Invisalign®
Straighten your teeth with Invisalign®
Orthodontic treatments can straighten crooked teeth, but traditional metal braces are bulky and uncomfortable. Invisalign treatment is a virtually invisible alternative to braces that is comfortable, discreet, and simplified.
The Advantages of Invisalign®
A Discreet Option –
Invisalign is an effective orthodontic solution that uses a series of removable clear aligner trays – rather than unsightly metal hardware – to gradually shift teeth into their proper positions.Greater Comfort –
The aligner trays are custom-crafted from smooth BPA-free plastic to fit your smile. This offers patients a more comfortable alternative to metal braces, which frequently irritate the soft tissues of the mouth.Easy Daily Care & No Food Restrictions –
Since the aligner trays are removable, patients who choose this solution can brush and floss normally, and no foods are off-limits.
The Treatment Timeline
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
It’s no secret that Invisalign is more comfortable, more convenient, and much more discreet than braces.
But there are several other reasons why so many are turning to this advanced solution rather than traditional treatment, including:
Faster Treatment
Clear aligners aren’t just easier – they can allow you to experience beautiful results much sooner. Correcting mild to moderate misalignment with braces can take two to four years. Invisalign can often correct the same cases in just 12 to 18 months.Fewer Checkups
While traditional metal braces may require you to visit your dentist once a month, Invisalign checkups usually take place about every six weeks. Over the course of your treatment, this amounts to much less time in the dentist’s chair.
FAQ
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires.
How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging technology to depict the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position from which a series of custom-made, clear “aligners” are produced. Each “aligner” moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then is replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.
What are the primary benefits of Invisalign?
Invisalign is clear. You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.
Invisalign is removable. Unlike braces, you can eat and drink what you want during treatment. You can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene.
Invisalign is comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires as with braces to cause mouth irritation, and no metal or wires means you spend less time in the doctor’s chair getting adjustments.
Invisalign allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.
What are aligners made of?
Aligners are made of clear, strong medical-grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn.
How many patients are being treated with Invisalign?
Worldwide, almost 250,000 patients have been treated with Invisalign. The number grows daily.
Do doctors need special training in order to use Invisalign?
While Invisalign can be used with virtually any treatment philosophy, specific training is needed. All orthodontists and dentists interested in treating patients with Invisalign must attend training before cases will be accepted from their office. Close to 30,000 orthodontists and dentists worldwide are certified to use Invisalign.