Invisalign & Orthodontics
Orthodontic care at Lougheed Family Dental focuses on improving tooth alignment and bite while supporting long-term oral health.
Invisalign
Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners to gradually straighten teeth without traditional metal braces. It can be used to address a range of alignment and bite concerns, including underbites, overbites, crossbites, crooked teeth, and widely spaced teeth.
At Lougheed Family Dental, Dr. Gissou Golpira is an Invisalign Gold Plus Provider, a designation that recognizes Invisalign providers based on their level of experience with Invisalign treatment.
Dr. Golpira uses accurate digital scanning instead of conventional impressions to create a detailed model of the teeth. This digital information is used with Invisalign technology to plan treatment and create a series of custom clear aligners designed to gradually move the teeth into their planned positions.
Proper tooth alignment can also make teeth easier to clean and may help reduce uneven stress and pressure on the teeth and jaws.
Orthodontic Treatment
Properly aligned teeth can support both oral health and everyday function. They are generally easier to brush and floss, helping reduce areas where plaque can accumulate and supporting healthier teeth and gums.
Improved alignment can also help reduce uneven wear and unnecessary stress on the teeth, jawbone, and joints. Addressing concerns such as crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, and other bite issues can help improve both dental function and long-term oral health.
Retainers
After Invisalign or other orthodontic treatment, retainers are used to help maintain the new position of the teeth and reduce the risk of them gradually shifting back over time.
What It Is & How It Works
Orthodontic treatment addresses tooth and bite alignment. Invisalign provides a clear-aligner approach in which a planned series of custom trays gradually moves teeth toward their intended positions.
Who Needs This Treatment
Treatment may be appropriate for patients with:
Crowded or crooked teeth
Spacing
Overbite
Underbite
Crossbite
Other forms of malocclusion
Benefits
Makes brushing and flossing easier
Helps reduce plaque retention
Supports healthier gums
Reduces abnormal tooth wear
Helps reduce unnecessary stress on teeth and jaws
Invisalign provides a discreet alternative to metal braces
The Process
The teeth are digitally scanned to create a detailed model. For Invisalign treatment, this information is used to plan and create a series of custom clear aligners. Following orthodontic treatment, retainers may be used to help maintain alignment.
