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What is it?
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and
comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So
you can smile more during treatment as well as after.
Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology, and
has been proven effective.
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Why would I want it?
Not only
are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat
and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and
flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no
metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal
and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's
office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view
your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see
how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is
complete.
More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are
certified to treat with Invisalign. |
How does it work?
You wear
each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush,
and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth
will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the
final position that Dr. Hoch has prescribed.
You'll visit Dr.
Hoch about once every 4-6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as
planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of
aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from
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