Invisalign isn’t appropriate for complex bite problems or different cases of misalignment. Traditional wire and bracket braces are typically used for those complex problems.

Invisalign is commonly used to correct the following dental problems:
- Overly crowded teeth. When there is not enough room in the jaw for all of the teeth to fit comfortably or normally (one to five millimeters).
- Widely spaced teeth. When there is too much space between the teeth due to abnormal growth of the jaw or shifting of the teeth due to missing teeth (one millimeter to five millimeters).
- Overbite/overjet. When the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth.
- Crossbite. When the upper and lower jaws are misaligned, causing one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth, on either the front and/or sides of the mouth.
- Mild relapse. After traditional braces have been removed, when some relapsing tooth movement has occurred.
- Invisalign may also be a treatment alternative for certain simple malocclusions (bite irregularities)

Invisalign aligners are removable, which allows great freedom for eating, drinking certain beverages, brushing and flossing. You should only drink water with them on, in order to avoid staining the aligners. Even though they come off, they still must be worn for at least 20 hours a day in order to reposition the teeth successfully. So yes that means you will still have to sleep with them in, unless it’s a cat nap. Typically you will use about twenty to thirty aligners for the upper and lower teeth to complete the treatment, which lasts on average about a year. Different alignment problems take different times. Each aligner moves the teeth in increments as small as .25 millimeters to .33 millimeters.

You might wonder, how do they create something so precise? They use computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing processes at the Align Technologies dental lab. These are based off of teeth impressions and are always custom made.

Don’t get too excited, traditional braces will still be used for things such as
- Crowding and spacing greater than five millimeters.
- Skeletal malocclusions.
- Discrepancies involving centric-relation/centric-occlusion (how the upper and lower jaw joints and jaw muscles close together).
- Teeth that are severely rotated.
- Open bites in the front and back of the mouth that need to be closed.
- Teeth that are severely tipped.
- Upper or lower jaws with multiple missing teeth.

“Times are changing. Dentistry used to be a service where the dentist is the expert and we are going to tell you, you need this. Well that’s no longer true. It’s time to forget everything you thought you knew about going to the dentist. Just tell me what you want and why you want it, and I can help you figure out how to get there. In one visit, we can actually restore your entire mouth, teeth that are broken, change their size, their shape, and their color. We can truly do anything that you wish. Dr. Tim Clavin has treated many people who have avoided the dentist, just like you. I won’t start until your completely sedated and I’ll do everything in my power not to hurt you. No fears, no lectures, and literally no pain. Many don’t remember the procedures and with a small amount of post operative medication they do quite well.”

This is way to visit the dentist, find out more about Sedation and General Dentistry by visiting our website
www.sedationandgeneraldentistry.com or contacting us at 612-332-5122.

Dr. Tim Clavin is a Sedation Dentist Minneapolis Minnesota.

Types of Dental Sedation
Currently there are 4 types of dental sedation processes utilized by sedation dentists today:
Oral Sedatives
Oral sedative medications such as diazepam can be given to a patient the night prior to a dentistry operation or half-hour to an hour prior to the dental appointment, depending on the severity of the patients fear and anxiety. However, oral sedatives do not offer pain relief, so an injection of local anesthetic will also be administered.
Intravenous (IV) Sedation
Similar to oral sedatives, intravenous (IV) sedation does not provide pain relief, so an injection of local anesthetic will also be administered in conjunction with this process of dental sedation.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Another form of conscious inhalation sedation, nitrous oxide gas (also known as laughing gas) is practiced to bring on a state of relaxation. A local anesthetic will be administered in combination with nitrous oxide sedation to eliminate pain.
General Anesthesia
This technique of dental sedation refers to the use of anesthetic to render the patient unconscious. Contrary to other sedation techniques, the patient will be entirely unaware of their environment, making the use of local anesthetic unnecessary.
Degrees of Dental Sedation
The four dental sedation processes numbered previously can provide varying degrees of sedation. These include:

Anxiolysis
This refers to techniques of bringing on “light sedation.” There is numerous forms of sedatives that result in anxiolysis; however, nitrous oxide, a form of inhalation sedation, is the most commonly applied process to bring on this type of relaxation.
Conscious Sedation
Moderate dental sedation can refer to either nitrous oxide or IV sedation. These sedatives may induce conscious sedation, where the patient will be awake and able to reply to instructions, but will be in a state of extreme relaxation.
Deep Sedation
Deep sedation refers to a state between unconscious and conscious dental sedation. Patients will not be able to respond to commands in a consistent manner and may need some assistance with breathing in the event that they are unable to keep their airway open.
Unconsciousness
General anesthesia causes the airway to close. As a result, patients will need assistance with breathing and will not respond to commands. This method of dental sedation is reserved for oral surgery.

If your looking for a Sedation Dentist in Minneapolis Minnesota contact Dr. Tim Clavin at (612) 332-5122. If your afraid of the dentist I’m sure you will have plenty of questions you will want to ask, so linked previously is our most Frequently Asked Questions.

Whether individuals are unemployed, or their employer just doesn’t provide dental insurance, this can make dental work more costly than many can afford. In this light our Downtown Minneapolis Dentist Office is joining forces with Dentistry From The Heart to help those without Dental Insurance or enough money to pay for dental care to get the help they need.
On July 24th from 7 am to 5 pm we will be seeing those in need of dental care on a first come first serve basis.
Our Dentist Office Located in Downtown Minneapolis is located at
Medical Arts Building
825 Nicollet Mall
Suite 609
Minneapolis, MN 55402
This is our part of our commitment as a Minneapolis Cosmetic and General Dentistry Office to Help those in need. If you or someone you know needs cosmetic dental help, please do not hesitate to join us.

Dentistry From The Heart | Improving the World Through Better Dentistry for ALL

Dentistry From The Heart is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing free dental care to those who need it. Every year, individual dentists and practices across the country donate their time and resources to host their own DFTH events. In support, the national organization serves to recruit, unify, and promote on a national level

Here are the Facts about Dental Health in the US and Minnesota

More than 100 million Americans are without dental insurance.
Dental decay is the nation’s most common chronic disease and five times more common than asthma. (Surgeon General, 2000)
• Every $1 spent on preventive care saves about $4 in dental costs. (National Institute of Dental Research)
• Across Minnesota, only 42 percent of public program enrollees from all plans receive dental care. (Minnesota Department of Human Services, March 2006)
• The number of Minnesota children living in poverty has increased far beyond the national average rate, multiplying the number without dental care. (Children’s Defense Fund, 2007)
• In older people, untreated gum disease and cavities can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory disease and strokes.

Some Pictures from my Family and Office

This Saturday, Our Cosmetic Dentist Office In Downtown Minneapolis, will be hosting a Dentistry From The Heart Special Day for all of those. Below is an MP3 that is being aired on the radio or Click to read more about our Minneapolis Dentistry From The Heart Day.

Minneapolis Dentistry From The Heart

I started this blog to let people know about my Downtown Minneapolis Cosmetic and General Dentist Office and my work helping others. I have a small and personal dentist office.

Twin Cities General Dentistry

Along with my experienced and friendly team, we perform General Dentistry in the Twin Cities which includes cleanings, fillings, crown and crown replacement as well as repairing broken teeth.

Better Fitting, More Comfortable Dentures in Minneapolis

As Minneapolis General and Cosmetic Dentists, We also work on dentures, updating them to modern materials with better fits. Our dental office can help denture wearers have more natural and much more comfortable teeth.

Cosmetic Dentistry Minneapolis

As a Minneapolis Cosmetic Dentist Office, we can help our patients get whiter, elegant and confidence building smile through whitening, veneers and complete smile makeovers.

The REAL difference | Dentistry is about people not just teeth

The goal of any good dentist is not just a beautiful smile, it is to improve the lives of his patients and the people he meets as much as possible. In that light, I spend as much time as possible with my patients. I look to give them all of the options to improve their Dental and overall health, relieve fear of dentists and improve their lives as as their smiles as much as possible. I do most of the work myself, so you know when you come in for an appointment to our Downtown Minneapolis Dentists Office, you will be seen by me and treated like family. You will be getting the best dental care we can give you. You are a person, not just a patient with us. I feel this is what makes our Minneapolis Dentist Office special.

Helping People in Minneapolis and Around the World

I work as a missionary helping others not only in Downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities area, but Around the world. I work with various charitable organizations including Samaritan’s Purse, trying to make the world a better place. In this blog I will write about the latest in Dental news and how to improve you life through dentistry. I will also shed light on all of the wonderful ways great organizations are helping others better the entire planet. One such organization is Dentistry From the Heart.

Dentistry From The Heart | Improving the World Through Better Dentistry for ALL

Dentistry From The Heart is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing free dental care to those who need it. Every year, individual dentists and practices across the country donate their time and resources to host their own DFTH events. In support, the national organization serves to recruit, unify, and promote on a national level

Minneapolis Dentistry From The Heart Day | Come to the Downtown Minneapolis Dentist Office of Dr. Tim Clavin DDS

Here are the Facts about Dental Health in the US and Minnesota

More than 100 million Americans are without dental insurance.
Dental decay is the nation’s most common chronic disease and five times more common than asthma. (Surgeon General, 2000)
• Every $1 spent on preventive care saves about $4 in dental costs. (National Institute of Dental Research)
• Across Minnesota, only 42 percent of public program enrollees from all plans receive dental care. (Minnesota Department of Human Services, March 2006)
• The number of Minnesota children living in poverty has increased far beyond the national average rate, multiplying the number without dental care. (Children’s Defense Fund, 2007)
• In older people, untreated gum disease and cavities can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory disease and strokes.

Join us for our First Dentistry from the Heart Day in Downtown Minneapolis

Whether individuals are unemployed, or their employer just doesn’t provide dental insurance, this can make dental work more costly than many can afford. In this light our Downtown Minneapolis Dentist Office is joining forces with Dentistry From The Heart to help those without Dental Insurance or enough money to pay for dental care to get the help they need.

From 7 am to 5 pm we will be seeing those in need of dental care on a first come first serve basis.
Our Dentist Office Located in Downtown Minneapolis is located at

Medical Arts Building
825 Nicollet Mall
Suite 609
Minneapolis, MN 55402

This is our part of our commitment as a Minneapolis Cosmetic and General Dentistry Office to Help those in need. If you or someone you know needs cosmetic dental help, please do not hesitate to join us.

Please return to this blog often to learn more about how good dental health can improve your life and the world around you.

Have a blessed holiday season,

Dr. Tim Clavin