| If you're concerned about having a "tin
grin," don't let the appearance of traditional silver braces
prevent you from considering orthodontic treatment. Modern advances
have made it possible to wear braces which are invisible or
nearly invisible and which still achieve the goal of moving
your teeth into an optimum position for your health and appearance.
®
 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 prescribed. Then, you'll be smiling like you've
never smiled before.
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.
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Ceramic Braces |
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