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: Invisalign and Invisalign Teen
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Updated Seattle Insider’s Guide to Invisalign
Why See an Orthodontist for 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 Invisalign’s parent company,… 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 an orthodontist who has not completed the associated “learning curve.” There is an even greater (and more crucial) difference between an orthodontist who… Read more »