Invisalign® straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know that you’re straightening your teeth.
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The Invisalign System combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old science of orthodontics. Invisalign aligners are designed to move your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. Your first step is to visit our office to determine if Invisalign is right for you. After sending precise treatment instructions, Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate these instructions in a sequence of finely calibrated aligners — as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and only taken out to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will begin to move gradually — week-by-week until the final alignment prescribed is attained. Then you'll be smiling like you never have before!
If you want to learn more about Invisalign and how it works, please visit the Invisalign Homepage.
To ensure the best possible results, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign. Invisalign is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To see if Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, contact us to make an appointment.
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What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a cutting edge technique to straighten your teeth without braces. The system uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to perfectly position your teeth in their ideal positions. The best part is that no one can tell you're wearing them so you can smile more during treatment as well as after!
How does it work?
Drs Carvalho and Roth are highly experienced in the Invisalign system. After molds of the teeth are taken they will be scanned into a 3D computer program. Using the individualized treatment plan discussed during your consultation the Doctor will design a computer simulation of the desired tooth movements. These movements will be broken into small steps and this information will be used to design and fabricate a series of clear aligners, each aligner pre-programmed to move the teeth based on your specific treatment goals.
Why would I want Invisalign?
Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. Aligner treatment is easy; there are no emergencies and the flexibility of the system minimizes office visits and time away from work, home or life.
How long will it take?
Like any orthodontic procedure there is a wide range based specifically on your mouth and goals. Treatment times average from 6-18 months.
How much do they need to be worn?
Aligners are designed to be worn about 22 hours a day. They are removed for eating and drinking anything besides water.
How often will I need to come to the office?
Office visits are generally in 6-12 week intervals.
Can anyone use Invisalign?
Many patients are great candidates for Invisalign treatment and newer technology has allowed us to do more with Invisalign than ever before. If you have been told in the past that you are not a candidate, we just may be able to surprise you and help you achieve the smile you want!!
