West Los Angeles Dentist Dr. Patrick Dillon Offers Invisalign to help patients straighten their smiles without braces

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/21/2016 -- Patients of Dr. Patrick Dillon in West Los Angeles, CA who are unhappy with the alignment of their smiles but who don't want to resort to traditional metal braces have access to some of the latest technology that straightens smiles with a nearly invisible treatment. Invisalign clear aligners are an effective, convenient, and more aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional metal braces that are helping patients of Dillon Dental finally achieve the smiles they've always wanted.

While traditional metal braces are effective in straightening teeth and correcting bite issues, many patients—particularly teens and adults—forego this treatment because of the aesthetic impact it has on their appearance. With Invisalign, however, patients can work on straightening their teeth while still feeling confident about their smiles and not worrying about the impact their aligners have on their outward appearance. Invisalign clear aligners are practically invisible at speaking distance. They are also entirely removable, which means patients still have the flexibility to remove the aligners for special occasions when they want to look and speak their best.

Invisalign utilizes some of the latest 3D imaging technology in the industry to design a series of clear aligners that are customized for the patient's teeth. These aligners are switched out every two weeks and gradually shift teeth into proper alignment. Because Invisalign aligners use different forces than traditional metal braces, many patients report much less pain and soreness during the treatment process. Additionally, because the aligners can be removed for brushing, flossing, and eating, patients can more easily keep up with proper oral hygiene during treatment, unlike with traditional braces that often get in the way of proper brushing and flossing.

Patients who have mild to moderate gapping, crowding, or misalignment of the teeth are typically good candidates for Invisalign. These clear aligners are also effective in correcting mild to moderate bite issues. Patients are instructed to wear the aligners 22 out of 24 hours in the day, and average treatment time ranges between 9-18 months.

In addition to Invisalign, Dr. Patrick Dillon offers a variety of other advanced treatment options at his West Los Angeles, CA dental office. Some of these include dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, oral cancer screenings, root canals, periodontal surgery, and much more.

About Dr. Patrick Dillon
Dr. Dillon has been practicing in West Los Angeles for more than 15 years and has a total of four decades of experience serving the people of Southern California as an experienced dental professional. Dr. Dillon sees the value in expanding and maintaining his knowledge of the industry and is avid in doing so. He is the president of the Richard V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Club, and he attends CDA conventions every year where he takes multiple day-long courses. He is also a dedicated member of the South Bay Surgical periodontal Study club. Dr. Dillon has a goal of providing the utmost quality of dentistry available in a manner that is comfortable and achieves optimal results.

For more information about Dr. Patrick Dillon or the Invisalign clear aligners he offers in West Los Angeles, CA for patients who desire straighter teeth without braces, please visit www.DillonDental.com.

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Patients of Dillon Dental in West Los Angeles now have access to some of the latest dental imaging technology

West Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/17/2016 -- Dr. Patrick Dillon of Dillon Dental in West Los Angeles recently introduced some of the latest dental technology to his dental office that is improving the experience and quality of care that patients receive during their visit. Dr. Dillon and his staff were recently trained to perform digital dental impressions using the iTero Element digital scanner. This technology represents a new movement in the dental industry to provide increasingly accurate imaging in a way that is comfortable and convenient for the patient.

Dental impressions are a necessary element in a variety of different dental and orthodontic services. In order to design custom crowns, veneers, bridges, implants, other dental prosthetics, and even Invisalign orthodontic aligners, dental impressions are required to ensure that the fabrication fits the patient's dental anatomy perfectly. Traditionally, dental impressions are taken using a putty-like material that is filled into a tray and pressed into the patients upper and lower arches. This negative imprint is then filled with a different material that hardens and creates a cast in the form of an accurate replica of the patient's teeth. While this method is generally effective, it is typically very uncomfortable for the patient—often triggering a "gag" reflex—and still leaves significant room for error. With the iTero Element device, the process for taking impressions is completely comfortable for the patient and the images taken are extremely accurate and precise.

The iTero Element is an intraoral scanner in the form of a wand-like device that uses digital technology to produce precise images that are displayed on the large digital screen connected to the wand. It captures 6,000 frames per second and produces 3D images that are easily viewed and understood by both patients and dental professionals on the chairside screen. The images produced by the iTero Element device can be utilized by chairside milling devices like the CEREC machine for ceramic restorations as well as Invisalign technology. Additionally, these images can be digitally sent to external labs for the fabrication of a variety of dental restorations and prosthetics.

Because the iTero Element is so accurate in taking dental impressions digitally, it significantly reduces the chance that fabricated dental restorations or prosthetics will have to be re-created, re-adjusted, or re-fitted as is often the case with the use of traditional impression material. Overall, this device allows Dr. Dillon and his staff to provide patients with a more preferred experience in the dental chair and a significantly improved level of precision and accuracy for their dental prosthetics, restorations, or orthodontic devices.

About Dr. Patrick Dillon
Dr. Dillon has been a member of the dental profession for more than four decades. He and his staff are committed to providing patients with a positive dental experience and are proud to offer some of the latest dental industry's latest technology at their West Los Angeles practice.

To learn more about Dr. Dillon or the iTero Element Intraoral Scanner he offers patients at his West Los Angeles dental office, please visit www.DillonDental.com.

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Dr. Patrick Dillon of Dillon Dental Marks Three Years as President of Richard V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Club

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/02/2016 -- Dr. Patrick Dillon, dentist in West Los Angeles marks his third year serving as president of the Richard V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Club, an organization that he has been a part of for more than a decade. As president of the Richard V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Club #8 at UCLA, Dr. Dillon helps other dentists in the area perfect conservative gold and tooth-colored restorations in order to provide their patients with the absolute best level of care.

The Academy of Richard V. Tucker Study Clubs is an affiliation of more than 54 study clubs across the world that instructs members on perfecting the techniques taught by Dr. Tucker for conservative cast gold for use in restorative dental treatments. Though Dr. Tucker passed away recently in January 2016, his legacy is carried on by the thousands of dentists like Dr. Dillon who strive to achieve excellence in patient care using the techniques and methods he developed.

The history of using gold for restorative dental treatments dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt. Today, gold is still considered one of the most effective materials for creating dental restorations. It offers patients safety, durability, and stability, yet flexibility for their dental restorations like crowns and onlays with a host of preferred benefits when compared to other metal materials. While gold is durable and stable, it is flexible enough to mimic the flexibility of natural tooth structure. This means it does not cause cracking or unnecessary wear and tear on the other teeth as metal restorations often can. Gold is also non-toxic and is proven to last the lifetime of the patient without needing repairs.

There is a considerable amount of technical skill involved in creating cast gold restorations for patients such as crowns or onlays that both restore the health of the tooth but also fit perfectly with the mouth's natural occlusion. His many years of membership in the Richard V. Tucker Study Club has positioned Dr. Dillon as one of the leading experts in the industry of this technique.

In addition to offering exceptional gold crowns and restorations, Dr. Dillon and his staff offer a variety of other dental treatments at his West Los Angeles practice. Some of these include preventive care, general dentistry like fillings, extractions, and root canals, along with cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implant restorations.

About Dr. Dillon
Dr. Patrick Dillon has been treating dental patients in Southern California for more than four decades. In addition to his membership in the Richard V. Tucker Study Club, Dr. Dillon is also a member of the South Bay Surgical Periodontal Study Club and attends CDA conventions every year for continued education.

To learn more about Dr. Patrick Dillon, his role as president of the Richard V. Tucker Study Club, or the other dental services he offers for patients at his West Los Angeles practice, please visit www.DillonDental.com.

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