The technology behind Invisalign braces was developed in the late 1990s. Invisalign is gaining rapidly in popularity, because it is so comfortable, because no one can tell you're wearing braces, and because it is so fast—treatments take half as long as conventional wire-and-bracket braces.
When Dr. Beasley determines that your case is appropriate for Invisalign, he will take detailed dental impressions of your teeth, then those impressions will be scanned by a computer. State-of-the-art computer technology will then manufacture for you a series of clear plastic aligners, each of which is worn for about two weeks. Dr. Beasley also provides invisalign treatment for teens in Huntsville, Athens, and surrounding areas.
Mary Alice received Invisalign treatment combined with crown and bridge work, with this result. Visit Mary Alice's smile gallery page to read exactly what Dr. Beasley did for her. |
Invisible braces have several advantages over conventional wire-and-bracket braces
In general, there is less mouth irritation with invisible braces than there is with convention braces. The aligners will initially feel as if they do not fit, and that is because their purpose is to move your teeth.
If your insurance covers orthodontic treatment, then the answer is yes. Always check with your provider, of course, before starting any course of orthodontic treatment.
Yes, your dentist or orthodontist must be trained and then certified by Invisalign the way Dr. Beasley is before their lab will process their cases.
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