We have seen advertisements on TV for straightening teeth without using braces called Invisalign — what is this and does it work?
Unquestionably, many of you have seen the spot television advertisements for the “Invisible Braces Technique.” This is a technique that utilizes a series of thermoplastic clear removable appliances to align the teeth. These aligners, as they are called are prepared by a computer cad-cam program based on special impressions taken in the orthodontic office. We have incorporated this appliance therapy into our practice philosophy. Invisalign is a patented appliance therapy of the Invisalign Corporation. However, recently other companies have introduced thermoplastic removable appliances for aligning teeth. (After several court tests) At present we have a number of patients under treatment with these clear appliances from a number of companies including invisalign. After using these appliances for several years we have concluded that this method is appropriate for relatively simple, uncomplicated situations. Problems with severe crowding, requiring tooth removal, or those with severe protr
