A few useful Invisalign® Tips, from Dr. Roy Oyangen

We've told you before, our wonderful patients, about the advantage of Invisalign treatment with Dr. Oyangen. Well, today, we thought we'd tell you about a few Invisalign tips! When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Oyangen wants you to ask yourself the following three questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.

2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.

3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville, please give us a call!

Enjoy your weekend!

Why Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville?

At Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville, serving Saratoga Springs, Glenville, Schenectady and Albany, our approach to cosmetic dentistry incorporates small luxuries to help you relax—and maybe even enjoy your dental appointment. It’s Dr. Oyangen and our team's way of showing you that we care about more than just your teeth. We care about you, too.

Once in our high-tech office, you’ll experience cosmetic dentistry in a relaxed atmosphere that belies the advanced scope of our procedures. You may:

* Listen to your favorite music piped into headphones.
* Watch DVDs on the video screen.
* Enjoy coffee, tea, or juice.
* Get comfortable with a blanket, pillow, and lumbar support.
* Unkink your muscles on full-body massage cushions.
* Brush up on the latest dental news with our informative CAESY® Educational System.
* Treat yourself to a mini-spa indulgence

If you're thinking about cosmetic dental treatment, or have any questions about your treatment, we invite you to give us a call at (518) 831-9677. Enjoy your weekend!

The importance of straight teeth, from Dr. Oyangen

Some people wonder why Dr. Oyangen and team work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at (518) 831-9677 to set up an appointment. Dr. Oyangen can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from treatment at Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville.

Ask Dr. Oyangen: Is Invisalign® really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, Dr. Oyangen says. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next Dr. Oyangen and team use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Oyangen is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call at 518-831-9677 or request an appointment. Have a great rest of the week.