Patient question for Dr. Styrt: How, exactly, does Invisalign work? [Video]

Have you ever thought about Invisalign treatment and how it manages to straighten teeth without using braces at all? The Invisalign system is a state-of-the-art system of clear, removable aligners that we at Simply Spectacular Smiles proudly offer at our convenient San Diego location. Dr. Paul Styrt offers Invisalign for teens and adults, and, being a 2008 Invisalign Premier Provider, is among the top five percent of Invisalign practitioners in North America.

With Invisalign, you'll wear each set of aligners for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Styrt has prescribed. You'll visit our office about once every 4-8 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

Please give us a call at (858) 458-1088 to learn if this revolutionary new treatment option is right for you!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

What are patients saying about Dr. Styrt and our office?

Dr. Paul Styrt and Dr. Allen Job, as well as our office, serving San Diego and neighboring communities, deliver the highest quality orthodontic and dental care in a personalized environment. We make treatment fun and enjoyable - just see what a few of our patients are saying!

"Everyone is so professional and trustworthy and they just made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The friendly service is the best. I know I will be cheered up anytime I come in." ~ Jocelyn H.

"He's GREAT! Very friendly and cares about my needs. Also a happy experience with him and his office staff." ~ Melissa G.

"We don't have to wait too long in the office. Dr. Styrt is professional and also great with the kids." ~ Jay F.

"BESIDES BEING THE BEST? HE'S FRIENDLY, INFORMATIVE, GENTLE, AND HAS A GREAT TEAM!" ~ Sean M.

At Simply Spectacular Smiles, 24/7 access to your account!

Did you know patients at San Diego's Simply Spectacular Smiles enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button at the top of our homepage. Give us a call at (858) 458-1088 if you have any questions about getting started and enjoy your weekend!

What should we blog about this summer?

As summer quickly approaches, our team at Simply Spectacular Smiles strive to continue writing about important topics related to braces and your treatment with San Diego orthodontist Dr. Paul Styrt.

To help us continue blogging through the course of the long, hot southern California summer, however, we'd like your honest opinion: what would you like us to focus on our blog over the summer? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask Dr. Styrt and team for a while and just haven't found the right time/opportunity? Give us your ideas by posting here or on our Facebook page!

We hope you have a terrific week!

Fun facts with Dr. Styrt!

At Simply Spectacular Smiles, we know our patients love fun facts. Who doesn't? The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Paul Styrt and our staff thought you might enjoy. Have a splendid weekend, everybody!

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.