Category: Invisalign and Invisalign Teen

How to Begin Invisalign Aligner Treatment

How to Start Invisalign If you are interested in starting Invisalign orthodontic treatment, the first step is to visit one or more orthodontists (specialists in the movement of teeth/orthodontics) in your area. The orthodontist will conduct a complimentary examination and inform you if Invisalign aligners will be effective for your specific case and discuss the… Read more »

Invisalign and Clear Aligner Alternatives: Fact and Fiction

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 »

Can Invisalign Fix Jaw Alignment?

Invisalign aligners can be used by a skilled orthodontist to address a variety of jaw alignment issues.  Invisalign aligners can be used by a specialist in orthodontics (orthodontist) to address teeth and jaw alignment in a variety of situations.  These include: Although it would be tempting to think that treatment with Invisalign aligners can in… 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 »

How to Guarantee the Best Invisalign Treatment Result: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Embarking on the journey to a straighter, more beautiful smile with Invisalign aligners is an exciting step toward improved oral health and self-confidence; however, achieving the best possible outcome requires more than simply slipping on those aligners. This comprehensive guide will explore the key factors that can make or break the success of treatment… Read more »

The Updated Seattle Insider’s Guide to Invisalign

Why See an Orthodontist for Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign The use of Invisalign aligners is a popular and discreet alternative to traditional braces for correcting misaligned teeth, and since the expiration of the Invisalign company’s patents in 2017, many new companies have entered the clear aligner market.  The competitive environment has led aligner companies, including… 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 »

Finding and Choosing an Orthodontist for Invisalign

Is there an official Invisalign Orthodontist? There is a very meaningful difference between an orthodontist who has mastered the specific and unique way one needs to approach any case with Invisalign and one who has not completed the associated “learning curve.”  There is an even greater (and more crucial) difference between an orthodontist who has… Read more »