This Invisalign review is meant to help you better understand this type of orthodontics and to assist you in deciding which type of orthodontic care to choose. Regular braces use metal bands, brackets and wires to move teeth into their best positions. Most patients have to return for their braces to be tightened every month. People can see the metal in your mouth and even if you use ceramic, so called clear brackets, the metal wires are visible.

          Invisalign has no metal and uses clear aligners that are worn at home. The aligners are changed every two weeks by the patient without having to go into the dental office. Many dentists provide six or more aligner pairs at once so that their patients do not have to return for up to three months. After a careful Invisalign review, it is easy to recognize that this method of orthodontics is ideal for busy professionals but terrible for noncompliant teenagers.

          Like brackets and archwires, aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. After an Invisalign review, one can see that the principal difference is that this method not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system

          Initial Invisalign consultations are free, so after your Invisalign review, if you're at all interested in improving your smile, be sure to make your free consultation appointment by calling  404-874-7428. Let the receptionist know that you are interested in Invisalign treatment. For more information, visit our Invisalign questions page.