
Sep
When you hear the word orthodontics, you might cringe because it brings the mental picture of a child wearing metal brackets and wires to straighten your smile. However, you don’t have to advertise to the whole world that you are straightening your teeth. Invisible teeth aligners from Greg G. Pitts DDS serving residents in and around American Fork, Utah, can eliminate your uneven teeth without using unsightly metal and brackets.
Invisalign uses nearly invisible custom aligner trays instead of the traditional braces to fix your crooked teeth. The removable trays are custom-designed to guide your teeth to alignment. You wear a set every two weeks, after which you switch to a new set that brings your teeth to a new alignment.
Most patients find Invisalign treatment intriguing. Patients can’t understand how this state-of-the-art treatment aligns teeth without using traditional braces. Well, the treatment is simple. After Dr. Greg Pitts and his team establish that you are a candidate for Invisalign, they will build a 3-D profile of your teeth and bite impressions. It’s these images that dentists use to make custom trays that gradually move your teeth to the correct position.
Typical Invisalign treatment takes about one year to achieve the intended results, although each case is different and can take less or more time. While the aligners are removable, you must wear them for about 20 to 22 hours a day for optimal results.
Invisalign is the go-to procedure for fixing crooked teeth because of numerous benefits, including:
Would you want a straighter smile without having to undergo the hassle of traditional braces? Your wait has ended. At Greg G. Pitts DDS of American Fork, UT, we provide clear aligners to fix your crooked teeth. Dial (801) 758-0019 today to book an appointment with Dr. Greg Pitts to achieve your straight smile.
For Dr. Greg Pitts, dentistry is not just a profession; he is passionate about providing the best possible care for patients. He earned his BS from Brigham Young University (BYU), Utah and his DDS from Creighton Dental School, Nebraska. He has been practicing dentistry in American Fork since 1999.
A member of the ADA, AGD, UDA, and American Academy of Sports Dentistry, Dr. Pitts is actively involved with Utah Valley athletics and works to raise awareness of the need for tooth protection in organized sports and recreational activities. He is the official dentist for the BYU and UVU athletic departments.