After graduating cum laude with a degree in chemistry from the University of Rochester in New York, Aaron Farrokh, DMD, attended the University of Connecticut’s School of Dental Medicine in Farmington. After earning his DMD, he stayed another year at UConn, taking advanced coursework in dentistry. Certified in both Invisalign and Lumineers, Dr. Aaron Farrokh has owned and operated East Cedar Dental in Newington, Connecticut, since mid-2012.
Invisalign is an alternative to metal braces for straightening teeth. Unlike metal braces, which are attached to the teeth by means of brackets and wires, which can be unsightly and uncomfortable, Invisalign aligners are made of a smooth, clear, comfortable plastic that will not irritate the inside of the mouth and is nearly invisible. They can also be removed for cleaning, a feature not shared by metal braces. In addition to straightening crooked teeth in teenagers and adults, Invisalign aligners are used to correct other dental disorders such as gapped teeth, overbite, under-bite, open bite, cross-bite, and overly crowded teeth. The first step in using Invisalign is to consult with a dental professional. If Invisalign is determined to be the appropriate course of treatment, the dentist uses x-rays and other modern technology to create a 3-D image of your mouth and teeth. That 3-D image is the starting point for mapping out a course of treatment. The central focus of the plan of treatment is creating a set of custom-made clear aligners for the patient. These aligners gently manipulate teeth into their proper position. Each stage of the process takes about two weeks, at which time patients simply replace the aligner with the next one in the series. Patients also visit their dentist periodically, about every six weeks or so, to ensure that the process is progressing smoothly. Although no two cases are alike, the typical course of treatment for an adult is about a year.
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AuthorDr. Aaron Farrokh previously practiced family and cosmetic dentistry at Dental Arts of Avon in Avon, Connecticut. Archives
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