For ultimate camouflage, tray or aligner systems offer a modern straightening method. Designed with sophisticated software and 3D digital models of your teeth, a series of clear plastic trays are made. Medical-grade plastic without wires, metal, springs, or rubber bands gently moves your teeth into place. Gradual pressure on specific teeth with each aligner means less discomfort and, in many cases, shortened treatment times. Your provider dispenses several sets of aligners at a time, allowing you to change to a new one at home every two weeks.
Removable trays can be set aside for short periods allowing normal eating and cleaning. Enjoying an apple without the intrusion of brackets and wires works well for many patients. And the smooth plastic surface offers a comfort level to the tongue and cheeks unequaled by other forms of straightening.
Committing to consistent wear, at least 22 hours each day, helps ensure the success of your treatment. While clear aligners work extremely well for adults, a responsible teen can be a candidate too. And adults of every age have discovered the perks of straight teeth with aligners.
While aligner treatment works for 90% of straightening cases, some tooth movements may not be possible. Or you may prefer the security of fixed braces. Todays orthodontics offer more choices than ever. Dr. Rapisarda can help you discover the path to a straighter smile.
You may discuss adding whitening to your plan, removing years of yellow stain accumulation. In some cases, the beauty of porcelain lifts a straight smile to another level or may even offer an alternative to orthodontics.
Dr. J. Kristian Rapisarda was born in Prosser, Washington, and raised in Auburn, California. He attended a private academy in Sacramento for high school and went on to Pacific Union College, La Sierra University, and Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions, where he completed his undergraduate studies.
Dr. Rapisarda graduated from the prestigious Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2005 with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. He has worked as a dentist at Duvall Dental Center in Duvall, Washington, and Round Rock Dental Center in Round Rock, Texas. He has trained with some of the most prominent dental specialists and continues to further his education by taking many postgraduate courses and consistently participating in professional seminars.
When not at the office, Dr. Rapisarda likes to spend time with his wife Sheila, son Noah, and daughter Arrianna. If hes not running around with the kids, Dr. Rapisarda loves to chase steelhead with his fly rod.