{"id":21,"date":"2015-04-27T20:55:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T20:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/2015\/04\/27\/invisalign-alternative-to-traditiona\/"},"modified":"2015-04-27T20:55:00","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T20:55:00","slug":"invisalign-alternative-to-traditiona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/invisalign-alternative-to-traditiona\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign: An Alternative to Traditional Braces in Virginia Beach, VA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"MsoNormal\">\nDo you often find yourself dreaming about having a<br \/>\nbeautiful, straight smile that can light up a room? Are you content with the<br \/>\nalignment of your teeth? Many adults are unhappy with their teeth, and some are<br \/>\neven self-conscious about the image their teeth present. Generally, the go-to<br \/>\noption for correcting teeth alignment is traditional braces, but most adults do<br \/>\nnot want to undergo the treatment. So, is there a way to straighten teeth<br \/>\nwithout traditional braces? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/\">Smile by<br \/>\nDesign<\/a>, located in Virginia Beach, VA, offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/\">Invisalign<\/a>, a customized alternative to<br \/>\nthe metal appliances of regular braces. <\/div>\n<h2>\nWhat is Invisalign?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ThinkstockPhotos-493536487.jpg\" height=\"209\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\">\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">doctors<\/a>,<br \/>\ncaring professionals with years of experience, and their handpicked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-team.html\">team<\/a> of expert<br \/>\npractitioners are dedicated to helping every patient achieve their dental<br \/>\ngoals. We understand that most adults do not wish to deal with the metal<br \/>\nbrackets and wires of regular braces, as the tension in the wires can become<br \/>\npainful, and the look can seem juvenile. This is why we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a>, which are<br \/>\nclear, personalized aligners that fit around the teeth. These aligners are<br \/>\nremovable, which allows you to continue eating your favorite foods, brush your<br \/>\nteeth, etc. Because the sets of aligners are clear, you can maintain a natural<br \/>\nlook without worrying about people focusing on your treatment. <\/div>\n<h2>\nHow Does It Work?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\">\nWhen you come in for an initial consultation, we will<br \/>\nexamine your mouth and take 3D images of your teeth. We will plan your<br \/>\ntreatment and send the images to a certified Invisalign laboratory. The<br \/>\nprofessional technicians in the lab will create your customized aligners, and<br \/>\nwhen finished, send them to us. When we receive the sets, we will have you<br \/>\nreturn to our office to pick them up. While you receive your aligners, we will<br \/>\ninstruct you on which set to start with, how long to wear that set, which<br \/>\naligners to switch to, and so on. Within 9-18 months, you will have a<br \/>\nbeautiful, straight smile you will be proud to show off to the world. <\/div>\n<h2>\nGet the Smile of Your Dreams<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\">\nIf you are ready to finally achieve the smile you always<br \/>\nwanted, then it is time to ask our wonderful team about Invisalign. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> today and<br \/>\nschedule your consultation. We are happy to provide our treatment to those who<br \/>\nlive in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and the surrounding<br \/>\ncommunities.&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you often find yourself dreaming about having a beautiful, straight smile that can light up a room? Are you content with the alignment of your teeth? Many adults are unhappy with their teeth, and some are even self-conscious about the image their teeth present. 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