Dallas dentist, Dr. Mary Swift, speaks with The Business Spotlight host (and her patient), Patrick Dougher about her Smiles by Mary practice, and Invisalign braces in particular.

Dr. Swift’s team at Dallas Laser Dentistry are recipients of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 recipient of the Consumer Choice Award for dentistry in the Dallas area. She also is the recent recipient of the Angie’s List Super Service Award. She makes a point of saying it is a team effort, and she is very proud of her team. They have excellent reviews.

Dr. Swift tells of how she has had patients who have had expensive dental work done and they broke down – mostly, she says, because they did not have alignment done before the cosmetic work was. Lack of alignment can cause problems down the road.

As we age our teeth move, just like other parts of our body, even if you have had braces before.

Invisalign has been around for nearly 20 years, but research and development has brought it from simple use for overcrowding to what it can do today to improve overall health. Invisalign braces are good for most, although not all, patients. Their lightweight structure makes them easy to wear, and they are so clear that most people won’t even know you are wearing them.

Dr. Swift’s office, Dallas Laser Dentistry, is one of the few in the Dallas area that digitally scans the patient’s mouth. A computer generated image replaces the old and often sickening clay impressions. No muss, no fuss. Use of the computer gives more precise measurements, which enables a more perfect smile.

Smiles by Mary offers all types of dental work for their patients, and they welcome those who wish to come in for a consultation and learn more about what they have to offer.