Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Choosing perfection without giving up comfort

Will Invisalign® Clear Aligners impede my lifestyle?  (Am I too old?)

While all three treatments are useful under different circumstances for perfecting teeth alignment, Invisalign® has a number of unique advantages over both traditional dental braces and dental veneers:

• Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign® trays are both nearly invisible and fully removable. While this makes them significantly better for the aesthetic appearance of your smile during treatment, they also require more discipline and commitment from the patient to ensure proper treatment. Used correctly, Invisalign® can achieve results almost identical to those obtained by using traditional braces.
• Veneers are thin ceramic covers designed to permanently affix to the existing dental structure. They are somewhat expensive, can sometimes break, and often last less than twenty years. In addition, the teeth must be etched to achieve a proper fitting, so the dentist has to place alternative coverings should the patient ever want the veneers removed. Invisalign® is preferable to veneers because it corrects the underlying structural problems in the dentition while avoiding damage to the integrity of the individual teeth.

What advantages does Invisalign® offer over traditional metal braces?

Invisalign treats a range of teeth straightening issues, ranging from minor tooth movements to more complex cases. Whatever the issue, the result is a new, more even smile that you will want everyone to see.

Here are some of the straightening issues that can be treated with Invisalign:

• Overcrowded teeth occur when there is a lack of room within your jaw for all of your teeth to fit normally.
• Widely spaced teeth occur when you have extra space within your jaw.
• Deep bites occur when the upper teeth overlap significantly with the lower teeth.
• Crossbites occur when the upper and lower jaws are both misaligned. It usually causes one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth, and can happen on both the front and/or the sides of the mouth.
• Underbites occur when the lower teeth protrude past the front teeth, usually caused by undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth of the lower jaw, or both.

Are Invisalign® brand aligners effective?

Invisalign® emerges as an excellent option for our patients seeking a subtler approach to orthodontic treatment. Unlike conventional braces with metal brackets and wires, the Invisalign system employs a series of personalized, digitally-crafted plastic aligners to align your smile. Every set of aligners is meticulously calibrated to effect minor adjustments in the positioning of your teeth.

As you transition to a new set approximately every two weeks, your teeth will undergo a gradual and gentle transformation towards their designated positions. Moreover, you’ll have scheduled visits to our office throughout the treatment process, ensuring that your smile progresses according to the envisioned plan.

What is SmartTrack™?

Introducing SmartTrack™ Material: Elevating Invisalign® Treatment

SmartTrack™ material represents a meticulously crafted blend of materials, strategically engineered for seamless integration with Invisalign orthodontic treatment. It excels in five pivotal areas, optimizing its effectiveness in teeth straightening:

1. Comfortable: Ensuring a secure and snug fit over the teeth for an enhanced treatment experience
2. Consistency: Applies a uniform and gentle force across the entire arch
3. Control: With SmartTrack, Dr. Yankie is able to use greater precision in guiding your teeth to their correct positions
4. Speed: Clinical studies suggest treatment times are accelerated by up to 50% as opposed to traditional wire braces
5. Predicted Outcome: The ability to straighten teeth with up to 75% more predictability as your progress is monitored and compared to the modeling software which custom-created your path to success.

Is the aligner material safe?  I don’t feel comfortable about having plastic in my mouth all day?

FDA-approved for use in medical devices, SmartTrack™ material is constructed from medical-grade, multilayer polyurethane blended plastic.  This ensures safety and comfort in Invisalign treatment for individuals of all ages, including kids, teens, and adults. SmartTrack™ material is characterized by its flexibility and durability, making it an ideal choice for orthodontic appliances due to its resilience against damage or breakage.

Crucially, SmartTrack™ material is;

• Bisphenol-A (BPA) free
• Bisphenol-S (BPS) free
• Latex-free
• Gluten-free
• Hypoallergenic

Its design and composition yield clear aligners, facilitating effective tooth movement while minimizing the visual prominence of braces.

It’s imperative to recognize that not all brand of aligners are created equal. We have even seen nighttime “as-seen-on-TV” commercial advertising for generic aligners.  It’s important to understand many other brands utilize generic plastic, not specifically engineered for use in clear aligners. This can potentially extend treatment durations and complicate the accurate prediction of tooth movement. In contrast, SmartTrack™ material is purpose-built for clear aligners, ensuring optimal performance tailored to the demands of orthodontic treatment.