Before and After Invisalign®

How Does Invisalign® Work?

The patient meets with Dr. Hansen or Dr. Brayton who takes orthodontic records of your teeth and fills out an Invisalign® treatment plan or prescription form and sends to Align Technology.  At Align, a computer model of your teeth is created from the records.  Align then uses its advanced, 3-D imaging software to generate a graphical representation of the treatment plan- almost like an animated movie of the way the patients teeth will move from the current position to the final desired position.  Your dentist then reviews, modifies, and approves the rendering of his/her treatment plan (the 3-D movie) on a secure portion of Align’s website.  Align Technology produced a series of clear, plastic aligners that correspond to the stages of tooth movement in the 3-D movie.  You wear each stage of aligners for approximately two weeks before switching to the next set in the series.  Week by week, your teeth are straightened millimeter by millimeter.

What Are The Benefits Of Invisalign®?

• Nearly invisible:  You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.
• Removable: You can eat and drink what you want.
• Better oral hygiene:  You can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth
• Comfortable:  There are no worries, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasion.

How long does treatment take?

Like traditional braces, the length of treatment depends on the complexity of the cases.  Treatment time typically is less than conventional braces; averaging about a year.

Does insurance cover Invisalign®?

Typically, an insurance policy that covers traditional braces also covers Invisalign® to the same extent.

What Makes Invisalign® Superior?

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