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Submitted by Barb McKown
Did you know you can straighten your teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners?
The latest technology makes it possible. Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth.
Upon an initial examination, your dentist decides if Invisalign is right for you. Your dentist will write a treatment plan and take an impression of your teeth, which are submitted to Invisalign. Using the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, Invisalign carefully translates your dentist's instructions into a series of precisely customized aligners. You then wear each set of aligners for about two weeks, moving your teeth gradually until you've achieved the intended result: straighter teeth.
There are lots of benefits to using Invisalign. Invisalign is clear and removable. Unlike braces, you can eat or drink what you want during treatment. Invisalign is comfortable-there are no metal wires or brackets, just aligners, made of clear, strong medical grade plastic, similar to teeth-whitening trays.
The aligners are custom made to fit your teeth for optimum results. By utilizing Invisalign, your dentist can control the amount of force and timing of that force on your teeth. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, based on your individual plan. For best results, the aligners should be worn at all times during treatment.
Do you need your teeth straightened? Do you want to know if Invisalign is right for you? Dr. Lynn Gilbert of Calhoun Dental Clinic (a division of Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Inc.) has received the required training and has found wonderful success with Invisalign.
Dr. Gilbert believes Invisalign is the perfect option for those who qualify. The success rate speaks for itself-currently 250,000 patients are being treated with Invisalign.
To see if you are eligible for this treatment, make an appointment at the Calhoun Dental Clinic at 354-6144 or 354-9244 (after hours).
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