Invisalign

Invisalign is a state-of-the-art alternative to braces that is virtually undetectable to other people. Invisalign straightens your teeth, not with brackets or wires, but with a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners.

Invisalign uses the latest 3-D computer technology to create your customized aligners. After you and your orthodontist determine what you'd like to correct, your orthodontist will develop precise treatment instructions. Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate those instructions into a sequence of finely calibrated aligners - as few as 12 or as many as 48.

You'll wear each aligner for about two weeks and only take it out for eating, brushing, and flossing. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move - gradually - week by week, until they move into the final alignment your orthodontist presribed. Then, you'll be smiling like you've never smiled before.

Lingual Braces

What's the Difference?
The difference is invisible - Invisible Braces, the state-of-the-art design that offers an amazing technological advancement in orthodontic treatment. These braces are behind some of the most dazzling smiles that you see everyday, and yet you  probably never noticed them. They are worn by people of all ages in all walks of life, who, like you, desire a more beautiful smile. Conventional braces, whether metal or ceramic, are attached to the front of your teeth and therefore are clearly visible. Lingual or Invisible Braces are applied behind the teeth. Since they are difficult for the casual observer to detect, Invisible Braces allow you to smile with confidence. These braces are an alternative way to create a beautiful smile.

Can Anyone Wear Them?
Almost anyone who can benefit from conventional braces can also wear Invisible Braces.

Are They Comfortable?
During the first week of wearing lingual braces, you may experience some minor discomfort; however, within a few weeks, most patients find that the tongue naturally adapts to the brackets. Patients who have worn both conventional and lingual braces commonly report less overall discomfort with their Invisible Braces.

Will They Fit Your Lifestyle?
YES! Invisible Braces allow you the benefit of developing a great smile while correcting your problem without interfering with your appearance. Anyone who  needs orthodontic care and cannot compromise their appearance during treatment will find Invisible Braces to be the answer.

Do They Work Well?
There are many different types of braces and treatment techniques used by orthodontists based upon their experience, education, and training. What each type must have in common is a means of applying a directional pressure to the roots of your teeth to allow controlled tooth movement to occur. In this regard, the experienced orthodontist can obtain equivalent results in similar lengths of treatment time by applying pressure to the back (lingual) tooth surface instead of the front. This is accomplished by attaching small metal brackets with a special adhesive to the lingual surface of your teeth. These brackets are then fitted with small, resilient archwires which gradually move teeth into their desired position.

Who Needs Braces?
Many more than you think! Approximately 50 percent of all people could benefit  from orthodontics, and not just for aesthetics. Conditions such as crooked teeth, gaps, over-crowding, and bite problems not only detract from your smile, these symptoms can also lead to other disorders such as gum disease, tooth decay, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), and other health-related problems. Orthodontic treatment with Invisible Braces can correct these conditions while improving your physical appearance and promoting optimum oral health. Braces are not used to create "just another pretty face." They are an important tool utilized by the orthodontist to improve your overall health.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are worn on the front of the teeth just like traditional steel braces, but unlike metal braces they blend with the color of the teeth for a much less noticeable appearance. Ceramic braces are harder than metal braces, work just as effectively, and will not stain.