If you are looking for alternatives other than traditional braces to straighten your crooked and/or misaligned teeth, then you have probably already heard of the remarkable orthodontic tool, Invisalign.ﾠ Invisalign is a breakthrough technology that has revolutionized how orthodontics, particularly adult orthodontics, is treated.ﾠ To date, millions of people (and counting) from all over the nation has benefited from Invisalign treatment.ﾠ
The major selling point of Invisalign is that it will not compromise your appearance unlike the way conventional braces do.ﾠ Also known as invisible braces, Invisalign consists of a series of aligners that look and act like retainers, which are made from clear plastic.ﾠ This allows you to wear the Invisalign retainer without people noticing!ﾠ No longer will you need to deal with the hassle and embarrassment of bands, brackets, and wires that are normally associated with braces.ﾠ This feature has endeared Invisalign to adults, who are reluctant (to say the least) about the prospect of using traditional braces to correct their teeth's alignment.ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ
If you live in the San Clemente area and you are thinking of using Invisalign to straighten your teeth, then Dr. Thomas Hayes Risbrudt is the favored choice by many in the community to manage this procedure.ﾠﾠ With over 20 years experience in the San Clemente area, Dr. Risbrudt is certified in Invisalign treatment, and has successfully treating patients from all over San Clemente and beyond with Invisalign.ﾠ
Invisalign is manufactured by Align Technology Inc., which is based in Sunnyvale, California.ﾠ Since its inception into the market in 1997, Invisalign has experienced phenomenal popularity.ﾠ The technicians of Align Technology Inc. work closely with Dr. Risbrudt.ﾠ If you are an appropriate candidate for Invisalign, Dr. Risbrudt will examine your teeth and make mold and castings of your teeth.ﾠ These will be sent to the laboratories of Align Technology Inc. where they will be subjected to complex computer 3-D imaging and simulation models.ﾠ This information is used to create your own custom-made Invisalign aligners.ﾠ
The Invisalign treatment consists of wearing a designated aligner for a certain period of time (usually 2 weeks).ﾠ After that period, you will wear the next designated aligner for a certain period time, and so forth.ﾠ Each aligner is designed to place controlled force on specific areas of your teeth that will cause them to shift to their correct position.ﾠ By the end of your Invisalign treatment (anywhere from 9 to 15 weeks), you will have a set of beautiful straight teeth!
