Orthodontia Has Come a Long Way

The world of orthodontia has definitely taken a turn for the better. Never again will you need to be embarrassed to show off your smile while wearing braces!
Invisalign has become the darling of the dental world, and celebrities are at the top of the list of those clamoring to wear them. Since public image, and the ability to look good in a close-up, is vital to the survival of the careers of public figures, anything that will improve their looks while not drawing negative attention is always sought. They definitely do not want to be caught dead in metal braces! So chic, even celebrities like actress Kathryn Heigl and supermodel Giselle Bundchen think they are “cool” and have been photographed while secretly wearing
Invisalign, while no one was the wiser. It’s been widely rumored that Tom Cruise and even Oprah have worn Invisalign (Rumored, since no one could tell they had them on!). With
Invisalign,their smile is always ready for a close-up, even while wearing braces!

Invisalign is not just for the rich and famousAlthough celebrities are the most photographed, and probably the most vain, everyone wants to be attractive and have the self-confidence that comes with a beautiful smile. The corporate executive wants to be confident that he or she looks their best when confronting a room full of board members. The soccer mom wants to look good so her family will be proud to show her off to friends. Teenagers, who already have enough angst in their lives, don’t want the humiliation of ridicule from wearing metal braces. And of course, the single man or woman does not want to tackle the grueling world of dating while they have metal appliances in their mouth – it takes a lot of the romance away. Hundreds of thousands of “everyday” people, since
Invisalign’sinvention in 1997, can attest to the wonders of this remarkable advance in technology.

How it works
Although the Invisalign aligners are not for everyone, over 80% of people can wear them. Only your dentist can determine that for certain, and the first step would be an evaluation of your needs and personal circumstances. After a 3-D computerized analysis is completed, treatment goals are established for your individual situation. Your unique situation will determine the type of treatment course to take. The Express treatment course is structured for those with lesser problems and a shortened program. You may only need 10 aligners or less, with less overall time to make the corrections. The Regular treatment where you will wear your clear, plastic aligners for approximately 23 hours a day from 2-24 months. Approximately every two weeks, after your teeth have fit perfectly into the spacers, you will replace those aligners with new ones – and the process will continue. Every six weeks you will meet with your dentist to have your progress checked. During the intervals you will have the flexibility of removing the aligners to eat, drink coffee or alcohol, brushing, flossing – and for a romantic interlude if you want. Keep in mind that the longer you wear your spacers the more effective they will be.

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