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Invisalign System: Straightening Teeth with a Subtle, Comfortable, and Convenient Approach
Would you like to straighten your teeth without the hassle of traditional braces? It’s possible! David A. Goodman, DMD, and Alan C. Ko, DMD, provide Invisalign, a modern orthodontic system that uses customized transparent aligners to straighten teeth. From gapped to misaligned teeth, the Invisalign system in Milford, Massachusetts, provides an innovative solution that perfects your smile with minimal interruptions to everyday life.
How does Invisalign work?
Getting Invisalign treatment in Milford, Massachusetts, is a seamless and comfortable experience. First, the dentist examines your teeth to determine your Invisalign eligibility. If so, we take digital scans of your teeth and use 3D technology to devise a customized treatment plan. Our Invisalign lab uses this plan to fabricate your custom aligners.
Treatment involves wearing the aligners for at least 20-22 hours. That leaves just enough time to eat and clean your teeth. You’ll progress through treatment by switching between aligners every 7-10 days. You’ll visit our office every 6-10 weeks during treatment to examine your smile and ensure your treatment is on track.
Patients vary, but many achieve their intended outcomes within 6-18 months, although complex cases may take longer. Once you achieve a perfectly aligned smile, we’ll give you a retainer to keep your results intact. Otherwise, you may have an orthodontic relapse, undoing months of progress.
Is Invisalign better than braces?
Metal braces are an age-old orthodontic system that uses metal wires, brackets, and ligatures (elastic bands) to align your smile. Braces apply constant pressure on your teeth to move them into a straighter, healthier position. Although effective, traditional braces don’t work for everyone because of conspicuous metal appliances, dietary restrictions, and discomfort.
Invisalign is the modern approach to straightening teeth with customized, BPA-free plastic aligners—no metal appliances. Here’s why Invisalign stands out.
- Discreetness: The aligners are nearly invisible when worn. This ensures you perfect your smile without drawing unwanted attention.
- Comfort: Customized, pliable plastic aligners allow you to perfect your smile with maximum comfort.
- Removable convenience: Invisalign aligners are removable, allowing you to eat, drink, and clean your teeth without limitations.
- Fewer dental visits: Your life is busy, and the last thing you’d want is endless orthodontic visits. With Invisalign treatment, you only need to visit your dentist every 6-10 weeks for quick progress check-ups.
- Predictability: Our advanced 3D technology lets us predict how and when your teeth move before starting treatment.
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New Patients: (508) 850-0686 | Existing Patients: (508) 478-3800
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Can I play sports with Invisalign?
Many patients play sports and wonder if Invisalign treatment will limit their active lifestyle. Invisalign aligners are smooth, custom-fitted, and contain no wires or brackets, making them generally safe to wear during most athletic activities.
However, contact and high-risk sports like rugby, boxing, skiing, and martial arts pose a significant risk of dental injury. For such sports, it is best to remove your aligners and wear a customized mouthguard. Invisalign does not offer the same protection as a sports mouthguard and could be damaged or cause injury during impact.
Are you ready for an Invisalign-enhanced smile?
David A. Goodman, DMD, and Alan C. Ko, DMD, are excited to offer the Invisalign system to residents in Milford, MA, and the surrounding locations. Call (508) 850-0686 and reserve an appointment with Drs. Alan Ko, Brittany Bressler, and Saeed Kashefi.
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Alan Ko, DMD
Alan Ko, DMD, studied Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (BA Magna Cum Laude), Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania (DMD Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Louis I. Grossman Award in Endodontics, and Academy of General Dentistry Award Recipient), did his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (General Practice Residency and Clinical Instructor Massachusetts General Hospital), was a guest lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital (General Practice Residency). Dr. Ko’s clinical focuses are craniofacial development in children, sleep/airway dentistry, TMD and occlusion, regenerative oral surgery, and reconstructive restorative/prosthetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society and has been named as Boston’s Top Dentists since 2012.
Brittany Bressler, DMD
Brittany Bressler, DMD, attended the University of New Hampshire-Durham (magna cum laude, studying psychology and pre-dental studies). Then, she attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA (Doctorate in Dental Medicine). At Tufts, she was the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Dr. Bressler has been named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Dentists for the last four years.
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD, attended Harvard University (Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Literature and Creative Writing, cum laude), the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (doctorate, cum laude: He also won the JR Schmidt Fixed Prosthodontics Award), and the BWH/ Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency Program in Hospital Dentistry (residency and fellowship). He stayed on the BWH staff before taking over as clinician attending at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he served for 16 years. Dr. Kashefi was also the Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine during this time. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists and Academy of General Dentistry.
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive training in orofacial myology. She believes that oral health is deeply connected to our general health and takes a holistic approach that targets the whole body by working with the muscles of the face and mouth. Cristina previously worked in private and elementary school settings with children experiencing moderate to severe cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral challenges. She uses this experience to help children facing such issues in her current role.
David Goodman, DMD (retired)
David Goodman, DMD (retired), joined our practice in 1984. Our office was founded in 1975 by Dr. Carl DiGregorio, and since partnering with him, Dr. Goodman has been devoted to delivering exceptional dental care to Milford families. Although he retired in 2021, our practice still carries his philosophy of treating patients as whole people beyond just their teeth.