Invisalign Clear Braces

Dr. Seddon is an Invisalign Preferred Provider.  To obtain this designation, dentists must participate in ongoing clinical training and regularly submit treatment results for review.  Invisalign Preferred Providers have high levels of case experience.

Invisalign - What Is It?

Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to dramatically improve your smile.  If you want the smile you know you should have, but can’t stand the thought of traditional metal braces, Invisalign may be for you.  A series of clear, removable plastic aligners, the Invisalign system straightens your teeth to give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

Why Invisalign? - The Benefits

The Invisalign system offers a number of advantages over the unsightly metal braces of traditional orthodontic treatments.

• Virtually invisible – Being made of clear plastic, the aligners are almost unnoticeable.  People may not even be able to tell you’re wearing them.  The aligners are also smooth and comfortable and won’t irritate your cheeks and gums like metal braces.
• Removable – Invisalign aligners are completely removable allowing you to take them out at mealtime to eat all of the foods you enjoy right now.  The removable retainers also allow you to brush and floss as you normally would.  And even though they are practically invisible, you always have the option to pop them out for special occasions.
• More control – With Invisalign, the exact movements of each individual tooth over the course of treatment can be planned and plotted.  Every tooth can be shifted and turned to it's desired final position.
  
• Less time spent at the dentist – By avoiding all of the tightening and adjusting that comes with traditional metal braces, you’ll spend less time sitting in the dentist’s chair and more time doing what you want to be doing.
• Virtual results – With the treatment planning that comes with Invisalign, you’ll be able to see the virtual results of your treatment before they happen.
• Improved oral hygiene – Invisalign leads to an overall improvement in oral health.  The removable trays make brushing and flossing easier and less time-consuming than with metal braces.  Improved oral hygiene also leads to better health overall.

How It Works

The first step is a free consultation to determine whether or not Invisalign is the best possible treatment for you.  Next, impressions of your teeth are taken and digitized to produce a 3-D image.  Dr. Seddon uses this information and Invisalign’s ClinCheck software to create a personalized treatment plan that maps out the step by step movements of each individual tooth.  With this software, you will also have a preview of what your teeth will look like after treatment is completed before you even start.  After that, you will receive your first set of clear, custom-made, BPA-free plastic aligners.  Once you have your first set of aligners, we would be happy to offer you a complementary tooth whitening as well.  After about two weeks, you will move up to your second set of aligners.  You will continue to graduate from one set of aligners to the next every two weeks or so; we also recommend check-up visits approximately every six weeks to ensure that your teeth are moving into place in line with your treatment plan.  On average, treatment from first aligner to beautiful smile lasts around one year for most patients.

Invisalign FAQs

How often do I need to wear my aligners?

Invisalign aligners should be worn between 20 and 22 hours per day and should be taken out for eating and for brushing and flossing.  Aligners must be worn this much daily in order to be most effective.

Are there any foods I can’t eat?

No.  Invisalign aligners should be removed during meals, but unlike with traditional braces, there are no restrictions on what foods you can eat.

How much does it cost?

We offer a variety of flexible payment plans.  Call us today to find out what works best for you.

How long does Invisalign treatment take?

Although every patient will be different, treatment usually takes about one year.  Invisalign treatment usually requires less time than traditional orthodontic treatments as well.

Does it hurt?

While less painful than traditional braces, some patients experience tightness in the first few days.  This is relatively minor and goes away quickly as your mouth becomes accustomed to the aligners.

How do I clean my aligners?

Aligners can be cleaned using the Invisalign cleaning kit or alternatively, they can be brushed and then rinsed in lukewarm water.

Will my aligners fall out?

Your aligners are custom-designed to fit firmly over your teeth, so it is unlikely that they will fall out, no matter what you are doing.

What kinds of cases is Invisalign good for?

Invisalign can be used for many different types of patients.  Patients with widely spaced teeth, teeth that are too crowded, overbite, underbite or crossbite can all be treated using Invisalign.  Call us today to book your free consultation to see if Invisalign is right for you.