Orthodontics

Do your crowded and misaligned teeth affect your confidence? They may also place you at greater risk for gum disease and tooth decay.

Gooch Family Dental offers Invisalign®, the simple way to straighten your teeth. Get in touch with the most luxurious dental office in Birmingham, AL, today to start your journey to a straighter, healthier smile.

The Life-Changing Benefits  of Orthodontic Care

Most forms of orthodontic treatment provide benefits that can enhance many aspects of your life. When you choose Invisalign by Gooch Family Dental, you can take advantage of a simple and discreet way to achieve:

Improved Oral Health

Crowded, overlapping teeth can make flossing and brushing between your teeth difficult. If you can't properly clean your teeth and gums, you're at greater risk of developing cavities, gum disease, and other oral health concerns. Thanks to Invisalign, you can correct crowding, making it far easier to maintain your teeth on a day-to-day basis.

Prevention of TMJ Disorders

A crossbite or open bite can cause patients to only chew on one side, putting extra stress on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) muscles. Meanwhile, these issues can cause you to subconsciously overcompensate in order to place your jaw in a comfortable position, which can strain your jaw muscles and cause painful symptoms. Straightening your teeth with Invisalign can allow your jaws to meet comfortably, helping you avoid painful jaw issues.

Prevention of Dental Wear

A misaligned bite can place unnecessary strain on certain teeth. Excessive wear and tear from a misaligned bite can damage your enamel and eventually lead to worn teeth in need of restorative repair. Once you have completed this orthodontic treatment and achieved a straighter smile, bite pressure will be more evenly distributed, helping you avoid undue dental wear.

An Enhanced Appearance

Besides its preventative benefits, orthodontic treatment also provides cosmetic benefits. If you feel self-conscious about misaligned teeth, gaps, and other concerns, orthodontics can help you straighten your teeth to enhance your appearance. Invisalign aligners are clear, so you won't have to worry about others noticing metal brackets and wires during your orthodontic treatment.

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Invisalign Basics

  • Wear your aligners 20-22 hours a day, removing them only to brush, floss, eat, and drink anything other than water.

  • You will receive a series of custom trays. You will wear each aligner for about two weeks, then switch to the next in the series.

  • You will have a checkup about every four to six weeks.

“Friendly and accommodating.” Birmingham Loves Our Approach to Orthodontics

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Madeline Paris

Birmingham, AL

2024

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The best dentistry I have been to! Everyone is kind and professional. They discuss procedures and costs before and make sure you are comfortable with everything. You can tell it’s a great place to work because all staff are kind and seem happy to be here. I wish I could give them 10 stars!

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Jayne Bailey

Birmingham, AL

2024

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Extremely friendly and accommodating.Excellent customer service! My 11 year old said it’s the best dental experience she’s ever had!

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What Makes Invisalign So Popular?

There are a few different ways to straighten your teeth, and each approach can provide outstanding benefits to the right candidates. For patients who have mild-to-moderate misalignment, Invisalign has become an incredibly popular choice because:

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Daily Oral Hygiene Is Easy

Traditional braces require special brushing and flossing techniques to clean your teeth without damaging your orthodontic hardware. Suddenly, a process that took less than 10 minutes a day becomes much more involved when you wear braces. But with Invisalign, brushing and flossing remain as easy as ever. Just remove your Invisalign trays, brush and floss as you normally would, clean your trays, then put them back in place! 

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It's Comfortable

Metal brackets and wires are notorious for irritating the soft tissues of the mouth. But because Invisalign trays are made from smooth plastic, they are a comfortable fit. It's also important to consider that both orthodontic treatments require periodic adjustments. With braces, your dentist will tighten the hardware to maintain pressure on the teeth; with Invisalign, you begin wearing the next set of aligners in the series. Patients report that starting a new set of aligners is much more comfortable than having their braces adjusted.

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You Can Eat What You Want

Certain foods can damage metal braces, making them off-limits during your orthodontic treatment. This is never the case with Invisalign. Just remove your trays, enjoy any foods you wish, brush and floss, then place your trays back onto your teeth. We still recommend taking it easy on sweet treats that could increase your risk of tooth decay, but you get to keep the freedom to eat anything you like when you choose Invisalign.

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The Cost Is Comparable to Braces

Many patients are surprised to learn that the cost of Invisalign is comparable to that of braces, and it is covered by most insurance plans! The precise cost of Invisalign treatment varies according to the extent of treatment you need, so if you would like to get a better idea of what this treatment might cost, we invite you to request a consultation. We accept most insurance plans, and our team can help you explore financing through CareCredit® to help manage any out-of-pocket costs.

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Our dentists aim to crush the common fear of the dentist's office by providing you with a unique luxury experience.

We offer amenities such as heated massage chairs to help you look forward to your dental appointment. Our goal is to provide customized care that goes above and beyond the conventional expectations of the dentist's office. If you are looking for orthodontics in Birmingham, AL, we want to meet you and show you what we can offer.

Call or contact us to request a consultation and begin looking at dentistry as a relaxing experience:

(205) 991-9892

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Dr. Burton Gooch and his Birmingham, AL, team approach their work differently than your typical dentist. Expect comfort and serenity when you visit us.

“Such a wonderful experience!” Why Birmingham Chooses Gooch Family Dental

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Kendra Menghini

Birmingham, AL

2024

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Best care in Dentistry! Everything from apt set up, to check in, to dental care and beyond is top notch. Highly recommend this practice for all your dental needs. They feel like family!

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Mikaela Kirkland

Birmingham, AL

2024

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Such a wonderful experience! They make you feel so comfortable and welcomed, I look forward to my next dental visit

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Do I Have to See an Orthodontist?

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Not at all. Orthodontists are great to see if you want braces, but they aren't necessary for Invisalign patients. Plus, you can explore other cosmetic dentistry solutions, such as veneers, when you visit our Birmingham, AL, dental office.

How Does Invisalign Work? The Process of Orthodontic Treatment

We can preview your results before you put in your first set of aligners.
We can preview your results before you put in your first set of aligners.

Consulting With Our Doctor

Your journey to better teeth begins with an initial consultation with our dentists. We'll listen to your dental concerns and develop a customized treatment plan that meets your needs.

Taking Scans of Your Smile

We'll take impressions of your teeth during your consultation using our digital 3D scanner. There is no messy putty involved — it's all digital!

Previewing Your Results

With the 3D scans of your smile, your dentist will create a preview of your treatment results before you even put in your first set of aligners.

Wearing the Aligners

If you like your previewed results, it's time to move forward with customized orthodontic care through Invisalign. You'll receive a custom series of aligners. About every two weeks, you will begin wearing the next in the series. About every four to six weeks, you will check in with our team to ensure everything is going smoothly. Invisalign treatment can take 6-18 months depending on your case.

Finalizing Your Results

If you wear your clear orthodontic aligners as directed, you'll finish your treatment with a straight smile. To maintain the results, you will continue to wear a retainer at night.

Does Orthodontic Treatment Cause Discoloration?

A common concern for patients starting Invisalign is that their teeth may be discolored after wearing the aligners 20 hours or more a day.

As long as you brush your teeth before putting in your orthodontic aligners and take them out to eat and drink beverages other than water, severe discoloration isn't a concern.

However, we offer teeth whitening treatments at our Birmingham, AL, office if you want to polish up your newly straightened smile following orthodontics.

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Byron Kelley

Birmingham, AL

2024

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Dr. Wood and her team were fantastic. The whole patient experience from start to finish was top notch. This is a great dental practice and I highly recommend using them for any dental needs.

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Arlo Pate

Birmingham, AL

2024

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I have a lot of anxiety with the dentist and they thought of everything to calm a nervous person down- even had a weighted blanket and dim lighting! never had a blood pressure reading at a doctor's office so low! Everyone was so sweet and 0% shame and blame you get at some dentists!

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Gooch Family Dental

Gooch Family Dental

Gooch Family Dental is dedicated to providing convenient, comprehensive dentistry from our dental office in Birmingham, AL. We take advantage of the latest dental technology to streamline treatment, and deliver fast, beautiful results. Our proud affiliations include:

  • The American Dental Association
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Birmingham District Dental Society
  • The Alabama Dental Association

You can learn more about our services, and schedule an appointment today by filling out our online form, or by calling (205) 991-9892.

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"I have never received such individual attention and care, from the moment I walked in the door through the entire cleaning and exam. A completely comfortable and satisfying experience. I look forward to having Dr. Gooch's team take care of my dental health for years to come." Amber L.

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