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 prescribed position. You'll visit our office about
once every 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 case to case.
Learn more about Invisalign on their web site at
www.invisalign.com.
Dr. Bordeaux is a Certified Invisalign Provider!
Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth
you've always wanted – without braces. A complimentary
consultation can determine if Invisalign is right for you.
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. More than
70% of orthodontists in the
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.
How does it work?