Stunning Smiles with Invisalign

Invisalign is the invisible alternative to traditional braces for adults and teens. Alta Loma Dental Care recommends Invisalign to correct mild to moderate spacing or crowding of the teeth. An Invisalign treatment plan consists of a series of clear, removable plastic aligners that are custom-made for your teeth, and a typical treatment plan can be completed in less than a year.
An Invisalign treatment will always begin with an examination. A dentist can determine if Invisalign will be effective in achieving the smile you want, and approximate the length of a treatment plan.  Then, impressions or scans of your teeth are used to create a full set of aligners customized to your teeth and your treatment plan.  Depending on your treatment plan, each set of aligners should be worn for about two weeks. For the best results a set of aligners should be worn at least 20 hours a day, and you should remove the aligners to eat, brush, and floss.
To learn more about Invisalign and all the services we provide, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment at Alta Loma Dental Care, call 909-987-6268.

Snap-On Smile: The Instant Smile Makeover!

At Alta Loma Dental Care patients are always looking for new cosmetic solutions, and Snap-On Smile is just one way we can help you obtain a total smile makeover. A Snap-On Smile is made of dental resin that is thin but very strong. The result is a wearable smile that fits right over and looks like your own teeth.  They can be made for both upper and lower teeth, and you can eat and drink with it on.
Snap-On Smile is a great option for anyone with gaps between teeth, and stains or chips on teeth. Patients who currently use a removable partial denture are also good candidates for a Snap-On Smile makeover. You are able to get a Snap-On Smile in only two painless visits.  Once you choose a shade and style for your new smile the dentist takes an impression of your teeth. In about three weeks you have a second visit for a final fitting and can leave the office wearing your new Snap-On Smile!
To learn more about Snap-On Smile and all the services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment at Alta Loma Dental Care, call 909-987-6268.

Orthodontics: Don't Try This at Home

At Alta Loma Dental Care, we know how much of a difference cosmetic orthodontic work makes in patients’ lives. It is, therefore, distressing to us to read about how many people are trying to realign their own teeth through unprofessional methods. While we understand the impulse, there are several reasons why this is unwise.
The latest DIY orthodontics fad started last year when a story began circulating about somebody 3D printing their own aligners. Our Invisalign patients know that we schedule appointments six weeks apart, but this is not because we are extending treatment to get more money. Moving teeth requires the jaw bone to constantly dissolve and rebuild. Without sufficient time to do so, the long-term integrity of the jaw bone will be compromised, potentially leaving teeth weaker and even more out of place.
Methods which have been around longer are meant to approximate the effects of braces by binding teeth with elastic bands or thread. This is dangerous: excessive pressure risks strangling the teeth’s living tissue and pushing them too far. Without brackets, it is also possible for bindings to get lost under the patient’s gum line, though the patient may assume the binding fell off and not have it extracted.
If you are dissatisfied with your smile, ask us about our Invisalign and 6 Month Smiles treatments. We can work on payment plans; having to reverse unprofessional orthodontics will be much more expensive.
Drs. Michael and Jessica Kim operate Alta Loma Dental Care at 7283 Carnelian St, Alta Loma, California, 91701. To schedule an appointment, call 909-987-6268 or visit AltaLomaDentalCare.com and fill out a contact sheet.