Aligners and Invisalign

Invisalign vs. Spark Clear Aligners

Both aligner brands use clear plastic but differ in materials: one uses SmartTrack with “buttons” for better grip, while the other uses gentler, more comfortable TruGen. The second brand’s aligners, made of medical-grade polyurethane resin with hand-trimmed edges, are more comfortable than the first, which can cause some gum discomfort. The second brand is available only through licensed dental professionals, while the first is more widely accessible. The first brand is generally more expensive due to its features and financing options, while the second is more affordable with fewer features. The second brand’s aligners are also more stain-resistant and transparent, making them less visible than the first.

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How Do Aligners Work?

Consultation
During your initial consultation at Lumina Dental, our experienced orthodontic team will evaluate your teeth and determine if aligners or Invisalign are the best option for you.
Impressions
If aligners or Invisalign is the right choice for your individual needs, we will take impressions of your teeth to create a customized treatment plan.
Fitting
Once your aligners or Invisalign trays are ready, we will fit them to your teeth and provide instructions on how to wear and care for them.
Follow-up
You will need to come in for follow-up appointments every few weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned and to receive new trays as needed.

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Proper Care for Your Aligners

Avoid using toothpaste, hot water, or mouthwash, as these can damage the trays. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and lukewarm water to gently brush the trays inside and out. Soak your trays once a day using specialized cleaning products, such as Invisalign cleaning crystals or denture cleaner. Alternatively, mix equal parts warm water and hydrogen peroxide and soak your trays in the solution for 30 minutes before rinsing them off. Always follow your orthodontist’s specific instructions for cleaning and caring for your aligners.

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   Julie Jones 
 2024-10-29
 
 
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Not a huge fan of going to the dentist as most people. But I feel very comfortable here. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
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 2024-10-17
 
 
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 2024-10-08
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recommend this place 100%! The workers are very welcoming, they make you feel comfortable during your experience, and you feel safe walking into your appointment. I appreciate how clean the place is, they listen too any doubts or concerns you have. More importantly they work very quickly, and thoroughly! 12/10 experience and my go too place.
  
 
       
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 2024-10-03
 
 
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 2024-10-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good services. Every helpful with my husband nice people that work here. Clean building
  
 
       
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 2024-09-26
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excelente atención, de todo el personal y rápido, citas a buen tiempo e importantes excelentes precios. Recomiendo el consultorio, en general excelente equipo -las chicas y odontólogo- de trabajo, muy buena ubicación, parqueadero disponible, locación moderna e impecable.
  
 
       
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 2024-09-26
 
 
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 2024-09-26
 
 
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 2024-09-25
 
 
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