Advertisements for orthodontic aligners, including Invisalign and its alternatives, are confusing in several respects. One important source of confusion is the distinction that aligner companies, such as Aligntech, the maker of Invisalign aligners, and others, attempt to draw between their “product” and the aligner of another company. To resolve this confusion, there is one… Read more »
Category: Advanced Treatment Options
Orthodontic Treatment for Children and Teens: Are Invisalign Aligners the Best Choice for my Child?
Discover your child’s options for orthodontic treatment, when Invisalign aligners are the right or wrong choice, and at what age to seek an examination with an orthodontist. Read more »
The Ten Most Important Facts about Invisalign: What to Know Before Seeking Treatment
If considering orthodontic treatment using Invisalign clear aligners, there are ten important facts that will assist you when making a treatment decision. These facts fall into three categories; (1) the orthodontist’s role in successful Invisalign aligner treatment, (2) your or your child’s role in successful Invisalign aligner treatment, and (3) the alternative “invisible” appliance to… Read more »
Straightening Crooked Teeth: Effective Orthodontic Treatments
Invisalign aligners, precision braces such as LightForce, and lingual appliances such as Brava can all be used to straighten teeth or create a proper occlusion or bite. Read more »
Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Treatment Methods: Exploring Invisalign, Precision Braces, and Brava
In this post, we will explore the principles behind tooth movement and the mechanisms orthodontists use to achieve desired outcomes. A basic understanding of this process will inform your treatment decisions and aid you in understanding your orthodontist’s recommendations, which may include the following tools: For instance, while aligner/Invisalign treatment can be very appealing to… Read more »
Invisible Orthodontics with Brava Tooth Movers: An Alternative to Invisalign
If you are interested in orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child and wish to avoid traditional braces, the options have been made more extensive with the recent (2022) addition of the Brava appliance that is currently available from a limited number of orthodontists. Pro Tip: No longer is treatment with aligners such as Invisalign… Read more »
Now Offering Virtual Retainer Checks!
For your convenience, routine retainer check appointments can now be done virtually! If you feel that your removable retainer(s) are fitting well, we welcome you to submit photos and answer a few questions to complete a virtual retainer check. Once your answers and photos are submitted via email (contact@drkeithbwongseattle.com) or text (206-812-4494), Dr. Wong… Read more »