If you have ever considered having straighter teeth, improving your bite, or the appearance of your smile, Invisalign is a great option. Many of our patients at Seven Star Dental here in Cincinnati, Ohio, especially our adult patients, have expressed an interest in having straighter teeth, but they aren’t interested in wearing metal braces for one to two years to achieve a perfect smile.
What’s great about Invisalign is that, by using a series of clear, nearly invisible aligners, we are able to gently move your teeth into the proper position, often without the use of metal brackets or wires! Now you can regain confidence in your new smile.
The types of changes we are looking to make in a patient’s smile will determine how long the process takes. If you have slight gaps, rotated teeth, or crowding, many times these types of changes can be made in 8-12 months! Dr. Maria Bustamante is certified in delivering Invisalign clear aligners. She has been successfully offering this procedure and has accomplished beautiful and functional results for her patients for the past 10 years. Each patient is carefully evaluated after a full consultation with X-rays and a clinical examination. Then, we are able to provide a detailed treatment plan that will show you exactly what kind of results you can expect.
If you are looking for an Invisalign Dentist in Cincinnati, you have found the right place. Nothing compares to having a professionally monitored orthodontic treatment to give you that beautiful smile. We like to caution our patients about spending money on these online services that advertise and claim to provide you with similar results for much less money. Frequently, once their trays are shipped to you, they are done. This has led to a few patients getting frustrated because, when you are dealing with the human body, you need to monitor the process and make any necessary adjustments along the way.
Teeth straightening is not just for kids! Most of the patients that we treat currently are, in fact, adults! Many of our patients have busy jobs and deal with people during the day, and they don’t want to be showing a mouthful of metal when they smile. This process will give you the results you are looking for without the metal!
After trying different orthodontic options to accommodate different budgets and even witnessing some patients going the route of a mail-in service, Dr. Bustamante has selected the Invisalign process for her patients. The simplicity of scanning the teeth and providing a series of clear aligners that get changed out every couple of weeks makes the process straightforward and understandable for our patients.
The cost for Invisalign is basically about the same as for traditional braces. The only difference is that, with these clear removable aligners, you are able to move multiple teeth at the same time and therefore, in some cases, it actually speeds up the process.
Many people think of having a straighter set of pearly white choppers as simply a cosmetic benefit. This is not true. There are overall health benefits as well. Not only are you able to chew your food better, allowing you to get more benefit of the nutrition from the foods you eat, but it’s also less stress on your digestive system when you can chew food into smaller pieces before swallowing.
In addition, being able to brush your teeth without “food traps” or crowding will greatly reduce your risk of getting cavities on your teeth in the future. This also improves the health of the gum tissue and can potentially eliminate bad breath because you can clean around your teeth easier!
We have found that about 80% of orthodontic cases can actually be treated with the Invisalign trays. If you have a severe skeletal malalignment, a sever overbite, a deep overbite, or severely rotated or angled teeth, then traditional braces may offer the “torque” needed to correct these discrepancies as well as sever angulation issues. In these cases, we might also work with an orthodontist.
The other time when this process may not be ideal for your particular situation is if you are missing multiple teeth or are in the mixed dentition stage where your jaw is growing and you have baby teeth and adult teeth coming in. It requires multiple impressions, since what you start with are not the same teeth you will be ending up with! In these cases, we can either do limited orthodontics to guide teeth into position and then wait six months or more to do a second round of aligners once all the adult teeth are present.
While this procedure is primarily for people over 15 years old, there are limited treatment plans for younger children, but again, because of the growth of the jaws, it sometimes requires multiple impressions to determine where things are heading as the teeth shift. Patients with dental implants or multiple bridges also require special types of treatment plans, since we typically will NOT be moving those teeth.
My goal is to listen, guide and support you so that you can obtain optimal dental health and the cosmetic goals you desire. I live my life by the golden rule and apply it to all aspects of my practice – from the top-quality products and state-of-the-art technology, to the best continuing dental education courses, and a seven star atmosphere. I am happy to deliver the excellent dental care my patients deserve!
With over 15 years of experience as a cosmetic and family dentist in the Cincinnati area, she has treated thousands of patients, including a wide variety of orthodontic cases. In some cases, we are able to integrate porcelain veneers into the treatment plan to “speed-up” the process, especially when spacing is an issue. In these cases, we first correct the bite with the clear aligners, then finish off the esthetics with veneers. Once you are nearing the end of your treatment, we can offer whitening gel to put in the trays, so in addition to having straighter teeth, you can have whiter teeth as well!
“The staff and dentist were very welcoming. The office is convenient and beautiful. They have state-of-the-art equipment and did an excellent initial assessment/consultation of my needs. Dr. Bustamante provided the most comprehensive dental exam I have ever had! She had recommendations not only for my dental needs, but she also addressed things I may want to follow up on with my primary care doctor. Katie was very friendly and provided excellent service. I think I have found my ‘forever’ dentist!”
– Jennifer H.
“Dr. Bustamante and her whole team are wonderful — super kind and really knowledgeable. I appreciate that they explained everything about my treatment plan along the way, and I felt as a new patient that I was in great hands. I’ve been lucky to have a lot of really good experiences at past dental offices, and still Seven Star Dental has been the best!”
– Lauren B.
We have many financing options available to help make it affordable to fit most budgets. If you are looking for a dentist in Cincinnati, Ohio who does Invisalign, give us a call today! Call (513) 540-3565
“Correcting crowded teeth with a clear orthodontic appliance is often a great option for our adult patients. We give our patients that confident smile they envision without compromising esthetics while undergoing treatment. Invisalign is still the brand that offers the unparalleled technology I trust to provide my patients with predictable and precise results. Even though we closely monitor the progress of each case, we are able to accommodate the busy schedules of our patients and schedule follow-up visits accordingly.”
With our STAR Membership Plan, patients without dental insurance can still receive the care they need and desire. Offered exclusively at Seven Star Dental, the STAR Membership Plan lets you stay in control of your dental care and gives you peace of mind. The benefits of becoming a STAR Member include:
*Patients interested in the STAR Membership Plan can enroll online after their first appointment at Seven Star Dental.
Learn more about our STAR Membership Plan and how you can start receiving the quality oral healthcare you deserve.
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We would love the opportunity to show you just how special Seven Star Dental is. Request an appointment to see for yourself. We know you’ll never want to go anywhere else for your dental care.
