At our office in Aptos, CA we are lucky to have the experience and Invisalign skills of Dr. Christensen. For more information about Invisalign and to learn how we can straighten your teeth, please give us a call at 831-688-7878.
Invisalign®
At Central Coast Dental, in Aptos, CA, clear ceramic braces are an option available for those who have crooked teeth and wish to align them without the unpleasant appearance of the traditional metal brackets. Dr. Christensen often calls this route an effective middle ground between the nearly invisible lingual or Invisalign® orthodontics and the highly noticeable traditional braces. They do not try to hide completely but give a simple and elegant appearance to your teeth.
These ceramic braces are much more subtle because they use small pieces of tooth colored porcelain bonded to the front of each tooth instead of metal, and Dr. Christensen will perfectly match the color of your tooth. Each bracket is then connected with a wire that is slightly tightened at each appointment to slowly move the teeth into the desired position. For clear ceramic braces in Aptos, Santa Cruz, and Capitola, contact Dr. Christensen.
Retainers
If you have worn traditional orthodontic braces then you are aware of the immense amount of work that goes into creating straight, beautiful teeth. Also, you may be among the majority of former orthodontic patients who have at some point lost, or simply neglected to wear, your retainer. Wearing a retainer is vital to keeping your perfect alignment because, no matter how many years of braces you’ve had, your teeth will always slightly shift due to uneven pressures exerted in the mouth. At Dr. Christensen’s practice, in Aptos, he will create a brand new, custom-fitted retainer for you, to make sure that your smile will remain perfect. Just think, you have already made the sacrifice of wearing braces to straighten your teeth, so why throw those years of treatment away by letting your teeth slowly shift? Dr. Christensen will make a mold of your teeth and have a new retainer waiting for you by your next appointment. For orthodontic retainers in Aptos, Santa Cruz, and Capitola, contact Dr. Christensen.