Invisalign
What is Invisalign®?
How Does Invisalign® Work?
How Are Aligners Made?
How Do I Get Started?
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
orthdontic practices nationwide. In fact, over 70% of all U.S.
orthodontists are certified to treat patients with Invisalign®.
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 orthodontist or dentist
has prescribed.
You'll visit your orthodontist or 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.
How Are
Aligners Made? You'd Be Amazed...
The
aligners are made through a combination of your orthodontist's or
dentist's expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology. (click
here to learn more about how technology plays a vital role in
the Invisalign® process).
How Do I Get Started?
Getting started with treatment couldn't be easier. In fact, you
can be on your way to straighter teeth and a beautiful smile
within weeks of visiting your orthodontist or dentist.
