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what is invisalign?
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth using a
series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners. And it's been
proven effective in both clinical research and in practices
nationwide. So whether your teeth are crowded, too far apart or
have shifted since wearing braces, you'll have a new reason to
smile.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Once Dr. Lynskey has determined that you are an Invisalign
candidate, she will write a treatment plan and take an impression
of your teeth, which are sent to Invisalign. Using the latest 3-D
computer technology, Invisalign translates Dr. Lynskey's
instructions into a series of precisely customized aligners. Each
set of aligners are then worn for about two weeks, moving your
teeth gradually, until you've achieved the desired result.
Generally, treatment takes about the same time as conventional
braces, and your visits are shorter and no more frequent.
Benefits to Invisalign vs. Braces
Because there are no wires or braces, Invisalign is comfortable
and easy to wear. They are removable, making eating, brushing and
flossing easier than with braces. In fact, your lifestyle will
change very little while gaining your beautiful new smile. There
is a small adjustment initially with regards to speech. Patients
have observed a slight lisp the first few days of treatment while
their tongue adjusts to the aligners.
Why is Invisalign continuing education
so important?
"Invisalign seems to be updating its techniques on what
seems like a monthly basis. These workshops keep me current with the most
recent innovations of this cutting-edge technology, increasing the awareness
of Invisalign with my referring doctors and my patients. There are a lot of
myths about Invisalign and its effectiveness. My patients deserve to know the
latest information to dispel these myths".
How has Invisalign changed since you started treating patients with it?
"When I first began using Invisalign, it was indicated for
very mild cases of crowding or spacing, including orthodontic relapse cases. Now
I have extraction cases involving more than one tooth. I am also able to correct
jaw and bite problems that would've required much more invasive treatment
modalities, such as headgear. I'm also using adjuncts to the Invisalign system
to enhance its effectiveness. I'm aligning teeth and bites just as well as with
conventional braces, but without the braces and wires."
If it works so well, why all the myths and controversy about its effectiveness?
"It's like anything else. I recently took up golf. The first
few times I went to the range I was lucky to hit the ball. So, I got some guidance,
and took a few lessons from a golf pro. I started with the easier clubs (irons) and
worked my way up to the putter, wedge and finally, the driver. Now I'm hitting
consistently and with distance. It's the same with Invisalign. Many practitioners try
one or two cases and the results were just OK, not great. OK is not good enough, so
they get disillusioned. Experience and continuing education are the two key ingredients
in making Invisalign work effectively. Education as to new techniques and procedures,
as well as, case selection and "pearls of wisdom from Invisalign experts. Invisalign
has changed and I am pleased to be able to offer my experience with this wonderful
technology to my patients.
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"Choose the nearly invisible way
to straighten your teeth"
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