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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.
Dr. Greg G. Pitts earned his DDS from Creighton Dental School in 1999 after completing a BS in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University, where he played football as a linesman for the Cougars. Still actively involved with Utah Valley athletics, Dr. Pitts is the official dentist for both the BYU and Utah Valley University athletic departments. Dr. Pitts is a member of the UDA, ADA, AGD, and the American Academy of Sports Dentistry, reflecting his commitment to maintaining the highest modern standards in dental care.
View LinkedIn ProfileDr. John William Collins received the honor of graduating cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine with a DMD. With advanced training in molar endodontics and wisdom teeth extractions, he also specializes in root canals and cosmetic dentistry. He is Level 3 sedation certified, so he can provide safe IV sedation for patients who need it. Having served as a general dentist in El Paso, Dr. Collins was also a faculty member at the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso.
View LinkedIn ProfileDr. Beau Seager earned his DMD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine after completing a degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. He has experience serving as a dentist in El Paso, Texas, where he worked with underserved communities, demonstrating his commitment to providing quality care to those in need. Dr. Seager is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of his patients by providing compassionate, expert dental care.
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