Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care offers Invisalign, the clear aligner system that straightens teeth without the metallic look of braces. Invisalign clear aligners require less maintenance than traditional braces and won’t prevent you from eating certain foods, but there are still guidelines you should follow to wear and care for your aligners! You should remove Invisalign each time you eat, but if you do eat anything while wearing the aligners make sure to clean them thoroughly afterwards. It is also best to brush and floss your teeth before putting the aligners back in.  Ideally when wearing clear aligners, you would only drink water. Colorful drinks can stain the aligners and too many hot drinks can eventually warp the plastic.  If you do drink anything other than water while wearing the aligners you should rinse them with warm water afterwards.    Cleaning the clear aligners regularly is important for your teeth and straightening treatment.  Clear aligners can become disc...

Invisalign is the invisible alternative to traditional braces for adults and teens. Dr. Paul Bernstein and Bernstein Dental Care recommend Invisalign to correct mild to moderate spacing or crowding of the teeth.  Severe misalignment may require another method, so always consult your dentist.  To straighten your teeth with Invisalign, we begin with an examination. Then, impressions or scans of your teeth are used to create a full set of aligners customized to your teeth and your treatment plan.  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. Depending on your individual treatment plan, each set of aligners should be worn at least 20 hours a day for about two weeks. The aligners should be removed to eat, and to brush and floss. To learn more about Invisalign and all the services we provide, visit www.bernsteindentalcare.com for more information....