Dr. Robert Guttry graduated from The McCallie High School in Chattanooga, TN. He then graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He earned his DDS from LSU School of Dentistry in 1997. Returning to Longview, he has enjoyed 20+ years serving the Longview and surrounding areas providing General, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Guttry is an active member of many local and national dental associations. These include East Texas Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and AAID. Dr. Guttry is also a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry since 1998. Implant studies included ten months of studies with the AAID in Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Guttry enjoys staying current on dental trends, latest technologies, and is an avid participant in high-level continuing education.
Invisalign Orthodontics are a series of clear plastic trays that are worn to shift the teeth to the proper alignment. An alternative to traditional metal braces, Invisalign trays are removable and plastic. Many patients opt for Invisalign orthodontics because of the convenience.
Patients love the ease of treatment and end results they get withInvisalign orthodontics. Typically used on patients that are over the growth spurts, adults are ideal candidates. They are designed to straighten teeth over time to improve a patientssmile and/or oral health.
Dr. Guttry is the best dentist in Longview! His staff is friendly and very helpful. When my previous dentist retired, Robert and his team welcomed me like family. They have repeatedly gone above and beyond what I expected! I would highly recommend Dr. Guttry to anyone looking for a dentist they can trust!
Invisalign is a great alternative to traditional orthodontics for most adults. Whether you are looking to correct some major alignment issues or simply wanting to improve your smiles appearance, we are here to help you accomplish your dental goals.
Invisaligninvisible alignersare made to be invisible and removable. This not only makes treatment convenient but also less invasive and more discrete. In addition, this allows the process to be a bit more comfortable than that of traditional metal braces. The smooth plastic traystendto not irritate the gums and cheeks as much as the metal brackets. You remove the inserts to eat and brush your teeth. This makes it much easier to keep the trays andyour teeth clean, because food wont get stuck in them.Since there is nothing glued or stuck to the teeth, food wont get stuck and reactions toglue used withtraditional orthodonticsare not a concern.
The typical Invisalign treatment takes 12 months to complete, however, the actual time varies for each person. Most patients start to see a difference within 3 months of starting treatment. Your timeline will depend on the severity of your alignment issues. For example, a mild case of over crowded teeth may only take six months to fix and a small gap can be closed in as little as 2 months. Alternatively, more sever gaps and crowding can take longer than a year to correct. Patients are encouraged to wear their Invisalign 22+ hours a day to prevent treatment from being delayed and ensure continued progress.
Invisalign treatment is less painful than traditional metal braces.Anytime teeth are being moved, some discomfort should be expected. Most patientsexperience slight pain within the first fewdays of using a new alignment tray. The discomfort is temporaryand subsides whenteeth adjust to their new position.