Dr. Yee is proudly the premier provider for Invisalign® and Accelerated Invisalign® in Santa Monica, and is among very few dentists who can provide such a service. While many may know Invisalign, simply as a tool to straighten teeth, she provides this service at her office not only for aesthetic reasons, but more importantly for the health benefits that having straight teeth achieves.

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If you are unfamiliar with Invisalign® and it's related health benefits, please feel free to read below and ask for more information at our office!

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ACCELERATED OR REGULAR?

Here at Dr. Yee's office, we provide a rare service, which is a device that can be used with an Invisalign® treatment that allows that patient to complete a case in half the time of a normal case.  It is called VPro5, feel free to click here to read below or ask us any questions for further information.

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INVISALIGN

Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your dentist or orthodontist plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete. You’ll achieve a great smile with little interference in your daily life. The best part about the whole process is that most people won't even know you're straightening your teeth.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRAIGHT TEETH

 

You may be surprised to know that the benefits of having properly aligned teeth extend far beyond a confident smile. According to the American Dental Association, straightening your teeth can actually significantly affect your overall dental health.1 Think about it — a smile can hardly be perfect if it's not a healthy one. Fortunately, with Invisalign®, having a confident smile and reducing your risk for tooth decay and gum disease go hand in hand.

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HEALTHIER TEETH AND GUMS

Swollen, red gums can often be the result of having teeth that are crowded or too widely spaced. Unfortunately, these are also signs of periodontal disease. When teeth are properly aligned, it helps the gums fit more securely around the teeth, allowing for the strongest and healthiest defense against potential periodontal problems. That’s where Invisalign comes in. The comfortable and clear aligners gently and gradually begin to move your teeth into the proper position — without unsightly brackets and wires.

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EASIER CLEANING

One of the biggest challenges of having braces is removing all the food that gets trapped in the brackets and wires. This can often lead to plaque buildup and eventually tooth decay. With Invisalign, the aligners are removable, so it’s easy to continue brushing and flossing your teeth the way you normally do.

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OVERALL HEALTH

Think of your teeth as a window to the health of your body. Your teeth and gums — and how they look to others when you smile—say a lot about your overall health. If you're taking good care of both, you're probably taking good care of the rest of you.

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Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by bacteria. Left untreated, they can cause mouth sores, tender or bleeding gums, bad breath, and possible tooth loss. Studies by the American Dental Association have shown that oral infections can also lead to other more serious ailments such as heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, and diabetes. Invisalign aligners make daily oral hygiene easier, thus reducing the risk of possible problems. And correctly aligned teeth can also alleviate the issues that can be caused by an improper bite, speech or chewing difficulties, jaw problems, and increased wear on the tooth enamel. Invisalign effectively addresses all of these orthodontic issues, so you'll have the confidence of a great smile and increase the likelihood of improved oral health.

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VPRO5

PROPEL VPro5 is a single device used throughout the course of orthodontic treatment, from start to finish to retention. Requiring only 5 minutes per day of wear, the PROPEL VPro5 delivers five major clinical benefits, that help give patients the beautiful smile of their dreams:

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ACCELERATES TOOTH MOVEMENT
Just 5 minutes a day can accelerate tooth movement during the active phase of orthodontic treatment with either braces or aligners, reducing the overall duration. Propel VPro5 is the new technology for fast braces and fast invisalign.

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MORE EFFICIENT ALIGNER SEATING
Properly seated aligner result in faster treatment

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RELIVES ORTHODONTIC PAIN
Just 5 minutes a day can accelerate tooth movement during the active phase of orthodontic treatment with either braces or aligners, reducing the overall duration

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FAST TRACKS RETENTION
PROPEL VPro5 accelerates the goal of retention which is reaching stable occlusion by:
+ Increasing bone density faster
+ Promoting faster relaxation of the PDL fibres when used consistently in the critical first months of retention
+ Decreasing relapse when won consistently

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STIMULATES BONE GENERATION & REMODELING
PROPEL VPro5 aids in the growth of bone by restoring alveolar bone previously lost due to bad oral health