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August Invisalign Special: Get a $200 Wawa Gift Card

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Invisalign Aug Deal It’s no surprise that many of us have felt the sting at the gas pump lately. In fact, with the nearly 80% increase in fuel prices and a 12% hike in grocery prices since 2021, a lot of us are trying to cut expenses and stay on a budget. Alrez Family Dentistry wants to help you save money while still allowing yourself a better quality of life and a smile that builds confidence!

Start Invisalign in August and Get a $200 Wawa Gift Card

Whether you want to do it for back-to-school or because you want to feel more confident in your work meetings, our team at Alrez Family Dentistry is now offering all new Invisalign starts a $200 Wawa gift card for their treatment if they begin any time in August! Get some relief on your fuel and start the process you have been waiting for!

Payment Options

In addition to the August promotion, we have excellent financing options that can help you budget for your Invisalign treatment. Our team is committed to making dentistry accessible for every patient, so please chat with us at your August appointment about payment plans.

Why Choose Invisalign

There are a number of reasons why you would choose Invisalign as your method of correcting crooked teeth, overbites, underbites, speech issues, or eating discomfort. These are just a few!

  • Easy to start – our office can get you started quickly with x-rays and digital photos in just one visit
  • Discreet – many adults love Invisalign because they can correct their dental issues discreetly while still having professionalism in the workplace
  • Comfortable – unlike metal braces, clear aligners like Invisalign are custom fit to your mouth for comfort. These can also be removed while eating and for flossing to help protect teeth from cavities and decay.
  • No time wasted – Invisalign aligns your teeth quickly, and many people see results in their first few months with the aligners.

Get Started Today

There’s no time to waste! Schedule an appointment for your free Invisalign consultation today and start your treatment before August 31st, 2022 for your $200 Wawa gift card! We are so excited to help you take the steps toward a healthier, more beautiful smile.


Reasons to Choose Invisalign Over Metal Braces

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If you have been to the dentist recently, you may have discussed braces with your provider. If you are an adult, you may be concerned that getting braces at this point in your life will make you look less professional. You also may have been prevented from getting braces as a child due to financial constraints or access to dental care. You are not alone. About 25% of adults require dental correction involving braces for one reason or another. Thanks to Invisalign, more and more adults can get the smile they have always dreamed about without anyone even noticing! While metal braces are still an excellent option for dental corrections, Invisalign might be the right choice for you. Here are some reasons to choose Invisalign over traditional metal braces.

They’re Invisible

Okay, you probably already figured that one out. Invisalign is appealing because you can straighten your teeth without having to compromise your smile with metal braces. Invisible braces are especially appealing to adults in a professional or career setting. Unfortunately, many people want to improve their smile but shy away from braces because they fear what people think if they have metal braces in adulthood. First of all, no one should be swayed by the opinion of others; there is nothing wrong with getting braces when you are over the age of 18. That aside, Invisalign is an excellent choice if you want to avoid those situations and opinions altogether.

Better Technology, Better Results, Better Comfort

In the last decade or so since the perfecting of Invisalign, custom fittings have produced better results. With metal braces, there is not much room for customization. While metal braces are sized for your teeth, there is not much room for comfort adjustments. Even the bands that need to be changed regularly can cause discomfort for most people with metal braces. Because of Invisalign’s new technology, dentists can give patients a custom aligner through the use of 3-D molding or with the latest technology, the iTero Scanner – which we can use here in our office at Alrez Family Dentistry! Moldings and 3-D scans will create aligners that fit your entire mouth. As your teeth begin to move and shift, a dental provider can make a new molding as often as needed until the desired correction is reached.

One aspect that makes Invisalign exceptionally comfortable is the fact that you can remove the aligner! While you need to work with your provider to decide how many hours you will need to wear the aligner, most people can take these out after some time each day. Much like a retainer, it gives you more control and comfort over your dental corrections, unlike metal braces that force you to hide your teeth for a few years to see results.

A Beautiful Smile Starts Here

Whatever you choose, metal braces or Invisalign, our team at Alrez Family Dentistry would be happy to talk with you about the pros and cons of each option. We also recommend scheduling an appointment with us twice each year to ensure you are on the best track for optimal dental health. Your beautiful smile starts here!


Our New State-of-the-Art iTero Scanner Has Arrived!

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Getting a dental impression with moldings can be one of the most claustrophobic, gag-inducing feelings one can experience at the dentist’s office. Dental impressions are a necessity for many dental procedures, such as crown/bridge placement and Invisalign, because they enable dentists to create a custom and comfortable fit for your unique mouth needs. While the results might be worth the gagging, many people wonder, “is there a better way?” Yes, there is, and at Alrez Family Dentistry, we just received it!

Innovation in the Dental Universe

Dental Tech Using iTero Our office is so excited to present our patients with the newest innovation in dental technology: the iTero scanner! The iTero scanner is equipped with a 3D, intraoral, high-definition camera. This scanner maps your mouth in color and presents your dental team with a complete picture of what is happening inside your mouth without ever chomping down on a mold.

While a dental impression can take several minutes, the iTero scanner is quick. Finished in as little as 60 seconds, you won’t even have a chance to think about your gag reflex. In addition, the iTero can replace dental impressions in a majority of cases, like bridges and crowns, implants, and Invisalign. Finally, iTero combines timelapse and outcome simulation technology. This innovation allows our team to compare previous scans and even show you a predicted outcome of what your mouth will look like after your dental journey is complete.

The Best for Our Patients

We are proud to offer this new tech to both current and new patients. Our goal as your dental care team is to continue providing the same fantastic care with the added benefit of the latest and greatest technology. This added comfort in-office will make your dental visit a more enjoyable experience. If you have been putting off Invisalign or a much-needed bridge because you feared the mold, you can now rest easy! So give us a call, or schedule an appointment, and share in our joy as we introduce the iTero to Alrez Family Dentistry.


COVID-19 Updates

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Dear Friends and Families,

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Therefore you will notice our clinical staff will be donning extra PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to include N95 masks, face shields and gowns when indicated.  The ADA has advised us to use the dental code D1999 to report the excess cost of PPE.  Our office will use that code and apply a flat $12 fee to cover the excess cost.

You may see some changes when it’s time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:

  • Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You will be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
  • We ask for you to kindly call the office from your car once you have arrived and we will let you know when we are ready to have you enter the building.
  • We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office.
  • We will take your temperature upon office entry and then you will be taken to the treatment room assigned to you.
  • You may notice that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, toys, books, and    so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
  • Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients.

As of today dental offices in Delaware County, PA have the go-ahead to resume business on 5/25/2020 but this situation remains dynamic.  We will be contacting those patients soon who were on the schedule the last couple of months and need to be rescheduled.  We are available at all times for dental emergencies.  Please call Dr. Alrez on her cell at 610-761-1424 in the event the business area is not open when you call the office due to reduced office hours.  Please stay safe and healthy!

Sincerely,

Dr. Alrez and Team

Email- alrezfamilydentistry@gmail.com
Office Text- 1(251) 581-7429
Office Phone Number- (610) 358-0313