Most people associate braces
with metal wires, brackets, and
rubber bands. Thanks to major
advancements in orthodontic
technology, metal braces have
largely become a thing of the
past. Dr. Carey Tri has helped
numerous patients enhance their
smiles with
Invisalign, the
clear and convenient way to get
straighter teeth.
Invisalign is
used to treat a broad range of
cases, and does much more than
just straighten teeth. It can be
used to:
How it Works
Invisalign uses custom-designed
trays that are both removable
and transparent. Over time, the
aligners gradually move your
teeth until they are perfectly
straight, giving you the
beautiful smile you have always
wanted.
At your first appointment,
Dr.
Tri will examine your teeth and
discuss what you want your
target smile to look like. If it
is determined that you are a
good candidate for Invisalign,
the next step is to take x-rays,
impressions, and digital images
of your teeth. These are then
sent to the lab, where your
custom trays are created.
Each aligner is worn
approximately two weeks before
being replaced by the next in
the series, until the desired
results are achieved. Every
month or two, Dr. Tri
will
evaluate your progress and
provide you with new trays.
Treatment time averages a year
for most patients, which is
significantly shorter than
traditional braces.
The Benefits
are Clear
With Invisalign, there is no
need to hide your smile while
you straighten your teeth. The
aligners are comfortable and are
virtually invisible, so most
people will never know you are
straightening your teeth.
Ideally, the trays should be
worn 20-22 hours a day. However,
Invisalign gives you the freedom
to eat and drink what you want
by simply removing the aligners.
This also allows you to practice
good oral hygiene and brush and
floss as you normally would.
Thanks to
Invisalign, over 1.5
million patients have straighter
teeth and can now smile with
confidence. If you want to learn
more about how
Invisalign can
transform your smile,
call us
today to schedule a consultation
with Dr. Tri.
