Invisalign® Info
We are a Certified Invisalign® Provider
Are you resisting braces because you are afraid of showing metal? No problem! Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted - without braces. A complimentary consultation with our doctor can determine if Invisalign is right for you.
Dr. Ashouri is an Invisalign Elite Preferred provider, which means that she is among the top 1% of most experienced Invisalign providers in the US.
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 US and Canada are certified to treat with Invisalign.
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. Compared to the restrictions on sugars, carbohydrates and sticky foods for metal braces, this freedom is a major step forward in orthodontics. You will hardly notice these invisible braces yourself when you look in the mirror.
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.
Invisible aligners are both psychologically and physically comfortable, since there is no metal in your mouth. People are seldom aware that you are using Invisalign. And you do not have to spend time with the dentist getting your braces adjusted, as would be the case with metal braces.
Your Invisalign aligners are made of medical grade clear plastic. This is nearly invisible and fits your teeth like a glove. Invisalign received FDA approval in 1998 and has been used to improve the smiles and lives of more 1,000,000 patients since then.
While the basic technology has been known since the 1940s, advanced computing and precision manufacture of clear braces has made it possible to mass produce customized invisible braces for the masses!
How does it work?
An Invisalign specialist will use the latest 3-D computer technology to take an image of your teeth. From detailed studies of your jaw structure, she will then determine the amount of correction required, and work with Align Technology, Inc. to design and create a custom-designed set of invisible trays. The 3-D computer technology allows you to see your treatment before you begin so you have very good idea of how your teeth will look when the treatment is finished.
You wear each set of aligners for one or two weeks as prescribed by your orthodontist, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each custom-designed aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to their final positions. You'll visit us about once every ten 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.
For more information on Invisalign, you can visit the Invisalign web site
