The patented Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually reposition teeth. We have chosen to offer the Invisalign system because the aligners are more visually appealing than braces. They are also removable, which makes it easier to clean your teeth after eating. The aligners are smooth and comfortable, and they do not irritate your gums, cheek, or tongue. The Invisalign system also eliminates any allergic reactions that you may experience with metal.
We first take impressions of your teeth, bite registrations, photographs, and x-rays. We send these materials, accompanied by a treatment plan, to the laboratory. The lab then creates the aligners,a set of precisely customized, clear molds. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks, and you will remove them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
About every two weeks, you will replace the aligner with the next one in the series. Your teeth will move, a little at a time, until they are straightened to the desired position. About every six weeks, you will visit us so that we can ensure that your treatment is progressing appropriately.
After a thorough exam and a review of your health history and lifestyle, we will be able to determine if Invisalign is right for you.