Alborzi Orthodontics - May/June 2020

3 REASONS TO GET INVISALIGN

BESIDES WANTING STRAIGHTER TEETH

When most people think about Invisalign, what comes to mind is getting a straight smile. However, there are many reasons to request an Invisalign treatment, including these three.

or gum disease. And while gum disease is easy to treat in the early stages, if left untreated, it can lead to widespread tooth decay, tooth loss, and other oral health issues.

Malocclusion

Speed of Treatment

Malocclusion can be difficult to diagnose in teenagers because the bones of their jaws are still forming, but the degree of future oral misalignment is usually at least partly predictable. In adults, malocclusion is easier to diagnose and can include teeth that are

While treatment time ultimately comes down to the needs of each individual patient, Invisalign is usually the fastest treatment option to straighten a smile.

Average treatment time for Invisalign is from 6–18 months, whereas braces take an average of two years.

spaced too far apart, overcrowded teeth, twisted teeth, overbites, and underbites. In both teenagers and adults, Invisalign can help correct Malocclusion by applying steady corrective pressure to reposition the teeth.

As you can see, there are more reasons than just the cosmetic to seek corrective oral treatment with Invisalign. At Alborzi Orthodontics, we are one of the nation’s leading Invisalign providers. Call (650) 342-4171 to schedule your consultation today!

Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

When teeth are overcrowded and crooked, they’re difficult to clean. In some cases, teeth are too crowded for even a thin piece of floss to fit between, let alone the bristles of a toothbrush. Not being able to clean teeth properly can lead to periodontal disease,

Laugh Out

LOUD!

AVOCADO MAYONNAISE

Ingredients • 2 ripe avocados • 1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend avocados, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt for 1 minute.

2. Scrape the mixture down the sides of the bowl.

3. Turn the processor on again and slowly pour in olive oil.

4. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.

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