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While most teens and adults desire straight teeth, not all are willing to undergo the necessary procedures to achieve them, mainly due to the unattractiveness and negative stigma associated with traditional metal braces. Elmira, NY cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Dunn, is now able to help patients with mild to moderate misalignment transform their smiles almost invisibly with Invisalign. Continue reading
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Oct 31, 2013 /prREACH/ -- While most teens and adults desire straight teeth, not all are willing to undergo the necessary procedures to achieve them, mainly due to the unattractiveness and negative stigma associated with traditional metal braces. Elmira, NY cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Dunn, is now able to help patients with mild to moderate misalignment transform their smiles almost invisibly with Invisalign.
Instead of cumbersome wires and brackets, Invisalign uses aligners made of clear, smooth plastic that gradually shift teeth into alignment over time. The aligners are virtually unnoticeable when worn, and offer patients more convenience and flexibility in their lifestyle during treatment.
“We’re excited to offer Invisalign for our patients because it means that they don’t have to worry about downgrading their appearance first before improving it,” said Dr. Richard Dunn, Invisalign dentist at Chemung Family Dental in Elmira, NY. “This treatment is great for teens and adults of all ages who are qualified candidates.”
Traditional metal braces can be a hassle to brush and floss with and also restrict certain types of foods that the patient can consume during treatment. With Invisalign, the clear plastic aligners are removed for brushing and flossing and during eating, so no foods are restricted during treatment. Additionally, aligners can be removed for special events such as important meetings, family portraits, reunions, and more.
Dr. Dunn uses 3D imaging technology to create a series of plastic aligners that are worn by the patient throughout the treatment process. Each set of aligners is worn for approximately three weeks. Patients only need to visit the dentist every six weeks for checkups, which is much less often than with traditional braces. To finish off the treatment, Dr. Dunn offers teeth whitening in Elmira, NY to give patients a bright appearance for their newly straightened teeth.
In addition to providing Invisalign, Dr. Dunn is also a highly trained dental implants dentist in Elmira, NY and offers a variety of other cosmetic services. He is a provider of oral appliances for sleep apnea and is also a trained TMJ dentist in Elmira, NY. At Chemung Family Dental, Dr. Dunn works alongside three experienced hygienists, two dental assistants, and three office managers, many of which has been a part of the team for 20 years.
Dr. Richard Dunn has been practicing dentistry for nearly 25 years. He received his DDS degree from New York University College of Dentistry and subsequently served in the United States Public Health Service as a commissioned officer for two years. He has been awarded Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, which is an achievement only 3.5 percent of dentists in the United States reach. He is a member of the ADA and New York State Dental Associations along with several others.
To find more information about Dr. Dunn or the Invisalign treatment he offers, please visit http://chemungfamilydental.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjufMWFkgAk.