Invisalign®
Choose
the nearly invisible
way to straighten your teeth.
Get
the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.
Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten
teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable
aligners. It's been proven effective in both clinical research
and in practices nationwide. So whether your teeth are crowded,
too far apart or have shifted since wearing braces, you'll
have a new reason to smile.
The
latest technology makes it possible.
Upon an initial examination, your doctor decides
if Invisalign is right for you. Your doctor will write a
treatment plan and take an impression of your teeth, which
are submitted to Invisalign.
Using the latest advances in 3-D computer
technology, Invisalign carefully translates your doctor's
instructions into a series of aligners for about two weeks,
moving your teeth, gradually... week by week, millimeter
by millimeter... until you've achieved the intended results,
straighter teeth.
Generally, you visit your doctor no more often
than you would with braces and the length of treatment is
about the same.
No braces, nothing to hold you back
Because there are no metal wires and brackets,
Invisalign® is comfortable. Because it's 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. Nothing to hold
you back.
| |
Invisalign® |
Metal
Braces |
| Invisible
so no one can tell |
YES |
NO |
| Removable
to eat what you want |
YES |
NO |
| Does not
have uncomfortable metal to irritate your mouth |
YES |
NO |
The
Hygienic Benefits of Invisalign®
In both clinical research and in dental practices
nationwide, Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening
teeth. With thousands of doctors already trained to treat
their patients with Invisalign, you can be assured to find
a doctor who's right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Q: How does
Invisalign® work?
A: 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 "Aligners"
are produced. Each "Aligner" moves teeth incrementally
and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next
in the series until the final position is achieved.
Q. Is Invisalign
effective?
A: Thousands of doctors are
treating patients with Invisalign® It works for a wide
range of people whose teeth are too crowded or have spaces
between them, as well as for those whose teeth may have
shifted after having worn braces in their youth.
Q. How often
will I have to wear my aligners?
A: Invisalign only works
while you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended that
you wear your aligners full-time, day and night, except
to eat, brush, and floss your teeth or as directed by your
doctor.
Q. How long
does Invisalign take?
A: The duration of treatment
depends on the severity of your case, which determines the
number of aligners you need. However, the average is about
12 months, but only your doctor can determine the length
of your treatment.