Invisalign breakthrough

             We have used Invisalign since 1999, and we were one  of the very first practices in the country to use this amazing technology.  Since its introduction, there have been numerous upgrades in the computer algorithms that allow us to program the tooth movement and make it more efficient. 

             There has also been upgrades in the attachments, those little bumps that are glued to some teeth to allow more difficult movements.

             In all this time however, there has not been any change in the "plastic" used for the aligners.  The company has during this time been researching a better plastic and this January SmartTrack  is now the new standard for all Invisalign appliances.  So why is the new  SmartTrack plastic better?...well the characteristics that were important were:

1. The aligners should be esthetic for daytime wear
2. The aligners should produce gentle consistant forces
3. The aligners should fit well and have excellent elasticity

And, after much testing, SmartTrack material proved to be far superior to the old material.

So what does this mean for Invisalign patients?...simply more aesthetic, more comfortable and more efficient orthodontic treatment!

Too difficult for Invisalign?

Q.    I was told by my dentist that my problem was too difficult for Invisalign®.  What can I do if I really don’t want a full set of braces?

              A. As one of the first orthodontic office in the country to use Invisalign we have had a great deal of experience with this technique.  Because of this, and being orthodontists, we feel comfortable treating much more difficult cases than most general dentists.  As a matter of fact we even have orthodontists referring their patients who insist on Invisalign to us. Here are some reasons why we may be able to help you:

             1.      Experience does matter, like any new doctor using Invisalign, we started out only doing simple cases and worked our way up to more complex problems…10 plus years of experience with Invisalign lets us do things many other doctors would not attempt.

           
               2.      Last year Invisalign came out with a major revision (G-4) that allows much better control over tooth movement…a big improvement over previous versions.

               3.      This year, after 10 years with the original Invisalign plastic material, Align Technology has begun using SmartTrack, the new standard aligner material for Invisalign. SmartTrack is a proprietary new material that is highly elastic and delivers gentle, more constant force for improved patient comfort all while improving control of tooth movements with Invisalign clear aligner treatment

             4.      Combo treatment. For those patients who truly are too difficult for Invisalign only we sometimes are able to do the difficult movements with partial braces and finish with Invisalign®.

              5.      We’re realistic. We understand that not every adult has the time, money, and interest in achieving an “ideal” correction.  With severe skeletal problems, often “ideal” corrections require extended treatment times or jaw surgery…we accept the fact that many adult patients will be happy with straight teeth and a less than perfect “bite”