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In this issue: Invisalign the Clear
alternative to braces! We now offer adults a
great alternative to traditional braces!! It’s called Invisalign®!
For many adults the thought of straighter teeth is very appealing, but the
thought of wearing metal braces for 2 years is not. Invisalign is the
invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. It uses a series of clear,
removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth with results often in 6
months to 1 year. The invisalign system has been successful in giving
hundreds of thousands of amazing smiles to adult patients. The convenience
and ease of use of the invisalign system has made it the choice of over half
a million people. No metal wires or bands to irritate your mouth, and best of
all, most people won’t notice you’re in treatment. Why
People Prefer Invisalign
-No unsightly metal brackets or wires
-Unobtrusive in business meetings and social gatherings
-Can be removed for special events
-Able to clean teeth easily and thoroughly
-No irritation from brackets and wires Using advanced computer technology, Align generates
a series of customized clear appliances called “aligners”. Each aligner
is worn sequentially by the patient to produce extensive tooth movements in
both upper and lower arches. Like brackets and arch wires are to braces,
Invisalign aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of
controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that Invisalign
not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force
application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these
movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that
particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system. Invisalign’s
clear, custom-molded aligners can solve a range of issues
-Overly crowded teeth -Widely spaced teeth -Overbites -Underbites -Crossbites Steps
in getting Invisalign 1. Set up an
appointment in our office to have the Doctor evaluate your situation and
answer your questions. 2. You and the Doctor
will work out a treatment plan specifically for you. 3. The doctor will then
take impressions of your teeth, which Invisalign will use to custom-mold your
aligners. 4. The advancements in
technology that led to clear aligners were developed by Invisalign. This
technology of precision computer mapping and design will be used to produce
your aligners. They will then be shipped to our office. 5. You’ll receive your
aligner series and switch to a new aligner every two weeks. Just wear each
set of your aligners night and day for a two week period, removing them to
eat, brush and floss. You will also be scheduled progress checks on a regular
basis. So take the first step and
let us help you create an exceptional smile. Brad Durham, DMD, LVIM Rod Strickland, DDS |
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