INVISALIGN® IN MILFORD, MA
There’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
WHY INVISALIGN TREATMENT?
- Faster treatment: With weekly aligner changes, you’re on your way to the smile you want even faster. Depending on your response to treatment, particularly in mature adults, we may consider longer periods between aligner changes.
- Proven results: SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features are clinically proven to improve control of tooth movement with Invisalign clear aligners
- Better fit: Aligners made from SmartTrack material are comfortable, fit well, and are easy to put on and take off.
- Effective: Invisalign clear aligners can treat a wide range of teeth-straightening conditions, including crossbites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites, and underbites.
- Virtually invisible: Most people won’t even know you’re going through treatment, because Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible!
- Comfortable: Invisalign clear aligner trays are not only smooth and comfortable to wear, but they’re also removable. That means you can continue doing all the things you normally would, from brushing and flossing to eating whatever you like.
- Convenient: Invisalign treatment is ideal for your busy schedule, since you only need to visit our office every six weeks.
THE INVISALIGN TREATMENT PROCESS
YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION
At your initial consultation, we will discuss your orthodontic needs and evaluate whether Invisalign treatment is right for you.
YOUR CUSTOM TREATMENT PLAN & PHILOSOPHY
We will take impressions to create precise 3D digital images of your teeth. Then we will map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth and how long your treatment will be. You’ll even get to see how your teeth will move and preview your new smile. Because of our deep understanding of airway, TMJ, and oral volume, philosophically, we like to practice expansive orthodontics (example below), never attractive.
YOUR INVISALIGN CLEAR ALIGNERS
Your custom-made aligners will be made of Invisalign’s proprietary SmartTrack® material. They’re virtually invisible, so most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them during your teeth straightening.
Wear your Invisalign clear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day for the best results, and take them out only to eat, brush, and floss.
YOUR PROGRESS
As you wear each set of aligners, your teeth will gently and gradually shift into place. We may recommend that you begin wearing a new set of aligners every week and schedule checkups every six weeks or so.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR NEW SMILE
When your treatment is complete, ask us about a Vivera® retainer. Vivera retainers are custom-made using the same state-of-the-art technology as Invisalign clear aligners.
To learn more about the Invisalign system and all your orthodontic treatment options, please feel free to schedule an appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a smile that’s made to move!
FAQs
How much does Invisalign cost roughly?
The cost ranges from $3000 for simpler cases to over $7000 for complex cases. It depends on location as well as the complexity of the treatment.
How much do 5 trays of Invisalign cost?
Minor movement that only requires less than 5 trays, the typical cost is less than $2000.
Is Invisalign faster than braces?
For certain movements, Invisalign is a better tool and also faster than traditional braces. However, there are some scenarios where traditional braces will over great advantage in terms of time and ease of treatment. It is all case dependent.
Is Invisalign cheaper than braces?
Because Invisalign usually requires a higher laboratory cost, the cost of Invisalign treatment is slightly higher than traditional braces.
Is Invisalign painful?
Invisalign utilizes AI and computer design to gently move teeth in small increments with each subsequent trays. Patients typically feel 3-4 days of tightness when a new tray is inserted.
Can you eat with Invisalign?
We recommend only drinking water when you have Invisalign trays in. If you have to eat or drink any drinks other than plain water, you should pop the trays out.
Do you wear Invisalign all day?
For Invisalign to be effective, a minimum of 20 hours of wear is recommended. We have seen patients wearing the aligners for only 16-18 hours or less, and that’s when we start to see the clinical outcome fall short from the computer designed movements.
What are the negatives of Invisalign?
There are certain types of movements that cannot be completed with Invisalign – such as impacted teeth, rotation greater than 15-30 degrees, and some other more extensive movements. There is also some limitations of how much you can expand the arch (without sacrificing enamel) to resolve crowding when it comes to Invisalign. Like all dental movements, the risk of gum recession is also present.
Does Invisalign last long?
We believe the stability of teeth is based on the balance of forces between the lip and the tongue. If teeth are straight and the internal (tongue) and external (lip) forces are equal, then the teeth should not move. However, if tongue forces are weaker, the chance of relapse without retainers are quite high. This statement is also true for traditional braces.
Which is faster braces or Invisalign?
Invisalign utilizes the cycles of tension and relaxation which is gentler to the underlying bone. Traditional braces with wires – typically provide 24-7 constant force (with the exception of NiTi and/or self-ligating brackets). Constant force can move teeth faster but also could cause more recession and root blunting in some cases.
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