Every Case is an Invisalign Case

We treat all sorts of cases in our office. Mixed dentition cases or Phase I, teen cases as well as adult cases.  Phase I is typically done with expanders, limited braces and a retainer to hold the teeth until permanent eruption occurs.

Once the permanent teeth have erupted it is considered a comprehensive case. It used to be the only type of treatment available was conventional braces. This is still a great option for anyone who does not fit the guidelines for Invisalign therapy.

Surprisingly, every comprehensive case is an Invisalign case. There are things that inhibit someone from doing Invisalign therapy such as the inability to be responsible to wear the aligners 20 hours a day. We are able to determine those cases over simple conversations with patients and parents prior to beginning treatment.

Invisalign has opened up a whole new world in the orthodontic industry. Nearly all of our adult patients have utilized aligners to straighten their teeth after years of being unhappy with their smile. Aligner therapy has also been beneficial for patients who have had severe wear on their teeth due to an incorrect occlusion or bite.  We are able to correct severe malocclusions easier with Invisalign therapy than with conventional braces.

Just one benefit of Invisalign is for those who travel for work or live out of state.  It takes Dr. M hours of administrative time to set up an Invisalign case to insure that the teeth move exactly the way he desires. Once the case is accepted, the aligners are fabricated. At this point, our patients sequence through the aligners and come in for routine 8 week appointments. This is quite appealing to the busy business man/women, traveler, teacher or parent.

Contact our office to see what Invisalign could do for you!

Written by:  Stacey Udell