Invisalign®

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Invisalign® is an exciting new way to straighten your teeth without the metal brackets and braces frequently used in the past. Straightening teeth, relieving crowding, and filling tooth gaps used to require a difficult process of cementing brackets to the teeth and monthly tightening procedures — not to mention missing out on some of your favorite foods. Now, with the help of this series of virtually invisible trays (called aligners), your teeth will grow straighter over a period of about a year, without ever having to be placed in braces. Whether you have extensive work to be done on your teeth, or just minor adjustments to make, Invisalign® can improve your smile. If you need serious orthodontal work, Dr. Fishel will work with a local orthodontist to ensure you get the proper care for your teeth.

 

• How does Invisalign® work?
• What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
• Am I an Invisalign® candidate?

How does Invisalign® work?

After discussing your treatment plan with you, Dr. Fishel will use the most accurate materials to take impressions of your teeth, which we will then send off to the Align Technology Lab. At Align Technology, they will create a three-dimensional image of your teeth, and use advanced computer software to show the movements needed to make teeth straight. Finally, they will create a series of clear plastic aligners designed specifically for your dental needs. You will receive a new aligner about every two weeks until the end of your treatment, which generally lasts about a year. You’ll visit Dr. Fishel about every six weeks to ensure your treatment is progressing as planned.

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What are the benefits of Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is revolutionary in that it provides a discreet alternative for people who want a dramatic improvement in their smile without the pain or general annoyance of braces. Because Invisalign® trays are removable, they can also be taken out to eat and drink, as well as to brush and floss. With Invisalign®, there will be no major changes to your lifestyle. Invisalign® patients also should not be concerned about the foods they eat, since their aligners can be removed to indulge in any kind of food.

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Am I an Invisalign® candidate?

Almost anyone can use the Invisalign® method of treatment. Whether your teeth are spaced too far apart, or tend to crowd each other out, Invisalign® can help. Even more complex orthodontic issues such as an overbite, underbite, or crossbite can be resolved using the Invisalign® system. If you need braces, you can opt for Invisalign® and get the smile you deserve without hiding your teeth in the process. If Dr. Fishel decides you may not be a proper candidate for Invisalign®, we will do combination work with a local orthodontist to get you the straight, beautiful teeth you deserve.

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Invisalign Teen

Invisalign® Teen is a version of the traditional Invisalign® clear aligners that is designed for younger patients, typically those in adolescence who need effective teeth-straightening treatment but would like to avoid the hassles and self-consciousness associated with metal or plastic braces. Invisalign® Teen uses the same technology as adult version of Invisalign®, while being unique to a teenager’s dental needs and lifestyles.

Invisalign® Teen allows younger teenaged patients to straighten their teeth with clear aligners that can be removed while eating, drinking, brushing, and while participating in such activities as sports and music. With Invisalign® Teen, there are none of the traditional problems with metal braces such as broken wires or brackets, and patients can have better overall dental hygiene with the ability to brush and floss more effectively.

Up to now, one of the issues with Invisalign® placement in younger patients that concerned many orthodontists was that of simple compliance in wearing the aligners on a regular basis. With today’s active teenager, it may be easier to lose the aligners or forget to put them back in place once they’ve been taken out. With Invisalign® Teen, you get six free replacement aligners in the event that an aligner becomes lost or damaged. Plus, compliance indicators on each set of aligners fade from dark to light blue over the two-week wear period - giving doctors, patients, and parents a visual monitor that the aligners are being used as directed.

Invisalign® Teen is also designed to compensate for the possibility of new permanent teeth coming in during treatment. The aligners can be made with "eruption tabs," giving doctors the ability to prescribe the necessary space to accommodate for second molars and other teeth that may arrive while being treated.

And for teenagers, the best part of Invisalign® Teen may be the confidence that comes with knowing they can have straighter teeth and a brighter smile with a treatment that’s virtually invisible!

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Contact Designer Smiles Today!

Dr. Ann Fishel chose the Invisalign® system for its dental precision and comfort to the patient. If you would like to try Invisalign®, contact Designer Smiles to set up your personal consultation. Experience orthodontic freedom through Invisalign®.

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