Currently, one of the most searched dental terms is Invisalign®. Invisalign® is an exciting new way to have your teeth straightened with out the brackets and wires of traditional orthodontics. Invisalign® has been chosen by over a half million people who want the benefits of an amazing smile.
Invisalign® uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into a smile you’ll be proud of. People prefer Invisalign® because of the convenience and ease of use. It allows you to remove the aligners to eat, brush and floss. Invisalign® won’t disrupt your lifestyle, and most people won’t even know that you are in treatment!
Invisalign® is an effective treatment option for teeth that are overly crowded or with too much space, as well as overbites, under bites and even cross bites.
The process begins with an evaluation and discussion of your particular situation and an overview of the Invisalign® process. If you decide that this is the procedure for you, a custom treatment plan will be outlined and records will be taken. The records include x-rays, photos, and impressions of your teeth. These are sent to Invisalign’s® headquarters in northern California and they are scanned. Once scanned, they are sent digitally to Costa Rica. There the technicians work with your doctor (over the internet) to create the ideal outcome for your case. When the set up is correct, the doctor will order the aligners to be made, which takes place in Juarez, Mexico. The aligners are then shipped to the doctor’s office and you will be scheduled to have the first set of aligners delivered. The aligners are then changed every two to three weeks, depending on your compliance, and the teeth will gradually be moved into their ideal positions, resulting in the smile of your dreams.
Results, however, totally depend on your determination to wear the aligners as much as possible. The upside of treatment without the usual hassles, and the unobtrusiveness of the aligners in business or social settings, lend itself to easy compliance, and an almost passive path to the perfect smile.
If you would like to find out if Invisalign® would be ideal for you, we are having a very special “Invisalign® Day”, Saturday, January 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will provide complimentary consultations, records, and zero down to get started. Free teeth whitening with treatment will be included. It is open to new and existing patients, but appointments must be made.
For information or to make an appointment, please call 254-4000 or visit www.drdell.com .