Digital Scanning and Invisalign: How New Technology Improves Your Results

Having poorly aligned teeth raises your risk for decay, cavities, and gum disease. Beyond the health benefits of straighter teeth, many people experience increased smile confidence.

Invisalign straightens your teeth without the hassle or appearance of braces. And the good news is that new technology makes your treatment even more effective.

Our expert team at Swinney Dental in Tyler, Texas, provides Invisalign using advanced digital scanning to maximize your results.

Let’s take a closer look at Invisalign, including what to expect from your treatment and the benefits of our advanced technology.

How Invisalign works

Over 22 million people, including six million teens, have benefited from Invisalign. It gently shifts your teeth into better alignment using clear plastic trays. These custom-fit devices move your teeth by applying targeted pressure.

While Invisalign can’t correct severe tooth rotations or skeletal jaw issues (these may require braces or surgery), it corrects common alignment complaints.

Issues Invisalign treats include:

Crooked teeth
Crossbites
Crowded teeth
Gaps between teeth
Open bites, overbites, and underbites

You wear your Invisalign trays day and night, only removing them to eat, drink anything but water, and brush and floss your teeth. Individual needs vary, but the treatment often takes 12-18 months.

The new scanning technology difference

At Swinney Dental, we use the GALILEOS® 3D Cone Beam imaging solution. Its advanced imaging technology helps ensure better results by:

Providing detailed mouth anatomy information
Improving treatment planning with 3D images
Protecting you from risks related to high-dose radiation

These advantages mean you’ll not only have better results, but a strong sense of how your teeth will look before treatment begins. We will walk you through the images and predicted outcome once your plan is set.

Making the most of Invisalign

Even with advanced digital technology, optimal Invisalign results require your diligence. The good news is that the process is easy.

Practices that help achieve maximum Invisalign results include wearing your trays as directed, attending recommended follow-up visits, and caring for your devices.

If you meet challenges along the way, our team is here to help. If your Invisalign trays feel sharp, for example, we can soften the edges to protect your gums. If you misplace a set before you’ve completed their use, we can use your digital scans to order replacements.

To learn more about our digital scanning technology or find out if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, contact Swinney Dental today. We’d love to help cultivate more smile confidence and dental health.