What's Invisalign?
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.

Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets.

Invisalign has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide. How does Invisalign work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.

As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final virtual ClinCheck position that you and Dr. Bruce Vafa agreed upon before treatment began.

You'll visit our office about once every 6 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 for each patient.

How are Invisalign aligners made?
State of the art computer technology plays a vital role in the process. In fact, Align Technology's high-volume, customized manufacturing process is the first of its kind in the world. The diagrams below show how invisalign aligners are made.

First we take impressions of your teeth.

why people prefer Invisalign
The convenience and ease of use of the Invisalign system have made it the choice of over half a million people. In fact, Invisalign has been effective in giving hundreds of thousands of people amasing new smiles.

* Most people won't notice you're in treatment
* Won't disrupt your lifestyle
* Free initial consultation with participating doctors

No metal wires or bands to irritate your mouth, and best of all, most people won't notice you're in treatment. Invisalign®, the clear alternative to braces, has been chosen by over 500,000 people who want beautiful smiles.

Why get Invisalign?
Invisalign can help you get the great smile you've always wanted because it's...

* Invisible, so no one can tell your straightening your teeth. So now you can smile more during treatment as well as after.
* Removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are no problem.
* Comfortable, because it has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Without brackets and wires, you will spend less time in our office getting adjustments for broken brackets and bent or broken wires.
* Sports Friendly, so you can participate in sports without braces and wires injuring the inside of your mouth if someone or something hits your face.

Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see how your teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

Will my child's teeth straighten as they grow?
The space available for teeth in the mouth does not increase with age; therefore, there won't be any opportunity for your child's teeth to straighten without orthodontic treatment. The fact is, after the molars erupt (usually in the sixth year), the space in the mouth actually gets smaller as the child grows older. If your child has crowded teeth, it's best to come in a free CONSULTATION sooner (age 7) rather than later.

What foods do I have to avoid?
Fortunately, you do not have to avoid any foods with invisalign treatment.

You will remove the invisalign aligner before you eat. Place the aligner in the plastic container you receive from us to protect it from breakage, being discarded by the waitress or being chewed up by your pet dog or cat.

After you eat, brush and floss your teeth and replace the invisalign aligner. If you don’t have your brush and floss with you, swish and swallow the food particles remaining in your mouth and then replace your aligner.

With invisalign treatment, you will not have to avoid any foods because there will be no fixed brackets, bands or wires to loosen, break or bend. If your teeth are sensitive from being moved, you may feel more comfortable eating soft foods at times.

How long will treatment last?
There are a number of factors that determine how long your invisalign treatment will take. It usually takes from 6 to 18 months but during that entire time most people will not notice you are under treatment.

Treatment is getting faster, easier and more comfortable for the patient all the time.
Invisalign aligners are used to straighten your teeth gradually, not overnight, so a little patience is needed. Just remember, any discomfort you may feel will be brief.
Your beautiful, healthy smile, however, will last a lifetime.

Will a retainer be necessary?
Wearing a retainer after invisalign treatment is an important step, because it keeps the teeth stable after the active orthodontic tooth movement treatment is complete. Without retainers, your teeth would return to their old "crooked ways." If you want your teeth to remain in their ideal positions for the rest of your life, it would be best to wear a retainer that long. Some retainers can be put in permanently.

The ideal retainer is made of a clear plastic removable material that fits on your teeth like a glove on your hand that can be worn at home and while you are sleeping. It would look like the invisalign aligner but would be a harder material.

Retainers are the cheapest form of insurance around. If you lose your retainer, it is cheaper to replace it IMMEDIATELY than to do your orthodontic treatment over again. As the saying goes, "If you don't use it, you lose it." If you don’t use the retainer you lose all the time, effort and money you spent on your orthodontic treatment. The corollary to this saying is, "If you lose it, you can't use it." It is in your best interest to get a new retainer IMMEDIATELY, if you lose it, so you won't have to do your orthodontic treatment again.

schedule an initial consultation?
You may call us at the office telephone numbers at the top of every page on our website or you may choose to schedule an appointment.

How much is the initial consultation?
Your initial consultation is FREE, because we consider it to be an important first step in your orthodontic health and a great opportunity to welcome you into our family.

How much is invisalign treatment?
Every person that has received a FREE CONSULTATION at our office.

A beautiful, healthy smile is one of the best investments you can make in your or your future. To help you fit this investment into your budget, we offer a variety of payment methods:

* In-house financing with no interest, an appropriate down payment and the remaining balance paid over your treatment time.
* Outside financing that offers no down payment and low monthly fees paid over your treatment time.
* Payment in full with a courtesy bookkeeping discount.
* Automatic Credit Card payments. All major credit cards accepted.
* Most major insurance plans. We will fill out the necessary paperwork for you.