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What is Invisalign®?
Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners (pictured to the left) to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. Invisalign® has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide. In fact, over 70% of all U.S. dentists are certified to treat patients with Invisalign®.
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So invisible … no one will notice.
Invisalign ® uses a series of nearly undetectable aligners instead of brackets and wires. So even up close it's really hard for people to tell you're wearing Invisalign ®. This new treatment can give you the smile you've always wanted without the braces you've always avoided. |
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How Does Invisalign® Work?
You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
- As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your dentist has prescribed.
- You'll visit your dentist about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.
- Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.
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How Are Aligners Made? You'd Be Amazed…
The aligners are made through a combination of your dentist's expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology.
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Why Invisalign ®?
Invisible- No one can tell you're straightening your teeth. Now you can smile during treatment as well as after.
Removable - You can eat and drink what you want while in treatment; plus brushing and flossing are no problem.
Comfortable - It has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments.
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Diagnosis and Treatment Plan by an Invisalign ®-trained dentist.
Our office will give you an initial examination to determine if Invisalign ® treatment is right for you. If it appears that Invisalign ® is an option, we will take photographs, x-rays, and an impression of your teeth.
We will then complete further diagnostic analysis to verify that Invisalign ® will work for you and create a treatment plan that will determine exactly how the teeth are straightened. At that time, we will be able to let you know if you qualify for orthodontic insurance benefits and the estimated cost and length of treatment.
When the treatment plan is complete, your records will be sent to Invisalign ® along with the dentist's instructions. Using the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, Invisalign ® will translate the our instructions into a series of precisely customized aligners.
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No Metal Wires and Brackets.
Both of these people are having their teeth straightened.
Because there are no metal wires and brackets, Invisalign ® is more comfortable than traditional braces. And because they are removable, eating, brushing and flossing are no problem.
You can still enjoy your favorite foods and smile without holding back. With Invisalign ®, there's nothing to hide.
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Proven Results
In both clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide, Invisalign ® has been proven effective at straightening teeth. Treatment takes about the length of time as traditional braces and is far more comfortable. Thousands of patients are taking advantage of this revolutionary treatment. |
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Convenient Treatment At Our Office.
Throughout treatment, we will arrange for check-up appointments about every six weeks to make sure that treatment is progressing as predicted. As treatment nears completion, the dentist will design a retention plan to help you keep your smile for life. |
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Talk to us today to see if Invisalign ® is right for you!
You can relax knowing that your treatment is being diagnosed and monitored by an Invisalign ®-trained orthodontic doctor, and enjoy the convenience of treatment at our office. We will even be able to finish your case with tooth whitening dentistry if you desire, to give you a gleaming, bright smile. |