Clear aligners, giving you the freedom to straighten your teeth without interrupting your daily routine. At Gullotta Orthodontics on the Gold Coast, we use trusted systems like Invisalign and Spark to deliver results comfortably and discreetly.
Clear aligners are a series of BPA-free plastic trays that shape your teeth in a gradual manner. We provide clear aligners to the Gold Coast. As you move from the first tray to the last, your teeth become straighter and straighter, but the trays can’t do the work all on their own. They need the expertise of an orthodontist and that’s where Dr Gullotta’s digital treatment planning comes into play.
In Dr Gullotta was one of the first Orthodontists in Australia to offer patients clear aligner treatment options.
Just like there are many brands of braces, there are also many brands of clear aligners. At Gullotta Orthodontics we offer the two leading brands of clear aligners – Spark aligners, Angel alingers and Invisalign aligners.
You can expect Dr Gullotta to be able to achieve the same great results using either aligner brand.
For over 50 years, Ormco has partnered with orthodontists to create innovative orthodontic solutions. That’s why we are excited to offer their brand of clear aligners called Spark.
Spark aligners are the latest in clear aligner technology, offering a clearer, less visible aligner.
Dr Gullotta has over 20 years’ experience creating beautiful smiles with Invisalign aligners. He treats mild to complex cases with aligners and holds the prestigious status of Invisalign Diamond in recognition of his experience.
Clear aligner attachments give more precise results. They allow the aligners to grip onto the teeth for more accurate tooth movement in a faster time than without attachments.
Attachments are tooth coloured, much smaller than braces and won’t damage your teeth when they are polished away at the end of treatment.
Clear aligners for teenagers can be a great alternative to braces for any young person who is nervous about braces but still wants straight teeth. Aligners are a great option as they don’t change your appearance significantly or restrict day-to-day life while you undergo orthodontic treatment.
Clear aligners are a far less bulky, far less noticeable alternative to braces. Adults tend to gravitate to clear aligners, as they are invisible, low maintenance & not painful.
Sometimes when crowded and or rotated teeth are re-aligned, dark triangles can appear between the teeth. This is due to receded gums or lack of gum tissues around the teeth which becomes noticeable when the teeth are moved.
Unfortunately these dark triangles can spoil the smile aesthetics.
The main treatment to reduce these dark triangles is reshaping the teeth so that they are less triangular in shape.
The other option is to ask your dentist to add composite bonding between the teeth.
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Invisalign is an almost invisible way to straighten teeth without wires or brackets. Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth. Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about 7 days, then replaced by the next aligner in the series until the final tooth positions are achieved. Spark clear aligners are a great alternative to Invisalign as Dr Gullotta can achieve the same results in a more comfortable and more clear way.
The results achieved with Invisalign and Spark clear aligners are dependent on compliance by the patient and the skill and expertise of the treating doctor. In the majority of cases, an experienced doctor can achieve excellent results with clear aligners that are comparable to those achieved with braces.
You will need to change aligners every 7 days on average. It is common for each new aligner to feel tight and tender for the first 2 to 3 days.
Clear aligners can affect speech initially, in some cases, but most patients adapt within a few weeks.
The length of treatment is dependent on the severity of the problem, the treatment goals, the expertise of the treating doctor and patient compliance. Simple cases could be as little as 3 months. Complex cases could be over 24 month but the average treatment period is 9 to 15 months.
Aligners are made of clear, medical grade plastic that is nearly invisible when worn.
Worldwide, almost 7 million patients have been treated with Invisalign.
As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost is heavily dependent on the complexity of a case. We offer a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your wants and needs – then we can tell you exactly what your treatment will cost.
Your first appointment with Dr Nino Gullotta is totally free, and you will be given valuable advice based on Nino’s wealth of experience. Why not book your free appointment today and start your journey to a new brilliant smile with us…
