Clear Aligners
We offer both Invisalign™ and ClearCorrect™ invisible aligners, as well as our own clear aligners that can be printed in the office in a couple of hours! These are innovative solutions that allow you to have a straighter smile in as little as 9 - 15 months. These aligners can be used to correct overcrowding, widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite, or crossbite. Treatment involves replacing the clear custom-made aligners approximately every two weeks, and no metal or wires means fewer dental visits. Clear aligners gently move your teeth into a straighter position incrementally, until you have a more beautiful
smile. No braces, wires, or headgear mean no mouth irritation. And even better, no one will
know you’re straightening your teeth, because they’re invisible! The clear aligners are easy to remove so you can not only eat and drink as usual while in treatment, you can easily brush and floss.
Early Prevention…or Braces Later
Many of us remember the embarrassment and discomfort of wearing braces as a child. In some cases, this is necessary to correct serious malocclusion (or bite disorder). However, in many cases, early treatment by a knowledgeable dentist can minimize the extent of orthodontics or possibly eliminate the need completely.
Younger children have the advantage of growth on their side, and their teeth and bones are more pliable than those of adults. Catching a child’s malocclusion at an early age can be beneļ¬cial to how the permanent teeth come together. The earlier these issues are detected, the more planning and prevention we can offer to your child.
Using the latest techniques, the team at Solace Dental can now make braces more comfortable and attractive than in the past. It used to be that a child or adult might spend 3 to 5 years in treatment. It’s not that way anymore! The time needed for treatment will vary from patient to patient, but usually can be completed in 6 - 24 months or less.
Engineering Straighter Teeth with Traditional Orthodontics
Traditional orthodontics typically involve the use of metal or possibly ceramic braces. Steady, gentle pressure in the direction of desired change will reposition teeth over time. Here’s how they work: Stainless steel, titanium, or ceramic brackets are bonded to the teeth. A thin metal wire known as an archwire connects to each bracket. Using tension, the archwire places pressure on your teeth to move them into place. Colorful (or clear) elastic bands are stretched to hold the archwires to the brackets. As adjustments are necessary, archwires of various diameters are tensioned and ligature elastics are changed.
Conventional braces allow Dr. Skinner to exert more control over how your teeth are straightened. More complex corrections can be made using this technique. Because this type of braces can’t be easily removed and are constantly monitored, there is less risk of problems caused from failure to wear the proper aligner for the appropriate length of time. In general, braces are worn for two to two-and-a-half years. However, everyone requires a unique amount of correction and the time needed varies by patient.
Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com
We offer both Invisalign™ and ClearCorrect™ invisible aligners, as well as our own clear aligners that can be printed in the office in a couple of hours! These are innovative solutions that allow you to have a straighter smile in as little as 9 - 15 months. These aligners can be used to correct overcrowding, widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite, or crossbite. Treatment involves replacing the clear custom-made aligners approximately every two weeks, and no metal or wires means fewer dental visits. Clear aligners gently move your teeth into a straighter position incrementally, until you have a more beautiful 
