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Does Invisalign Work?

before i spend thousands (ugh) I want to make sure Invisalign works as promised in the advertising.

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Patient compliance is always important when doing any...

Patient compliance is always important when doing any orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a great choice of treatment for someone that requires minor tooth movement. For the more complicated cases, traditional braces are always best.

Patient compliance and doctor experience affect Invisalign's success

More than almost any other dental procedure, patient compliance is just as important as doctor experience and planning for the success of Invisalign. If you wear your aligners as instructed (minimum 20-22 hours/day) and your doctor has had good success already with Invisalign and has decided you're a good candidate, you should have a favorable result.

Invisalign is a technique, not a product. Invisalign "fails" because of poor planning and compliance

Many Invisalign providers and the public often comment on the limitations of Invisalign treatment to basic treatment. They believe that aligners are only good for correcting minor problems, while braces are better and required for more difficult treatments. A few providers will tell you that they have corrected severe crowding, severe spacing, severe rotations, class 2 malocclusions, class 3 malocclusions, open bites, cases requiring extraction, and even used Invisalign in conjunction... more

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If you're a good candidate for Invisalign, it is...

If you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, it is the best way to go. They are comfortable, really easy to apply, and no one would know you are wearing them. I have gone to many conferences for Invisalign and have given it to numerous patients. It is one of my most popular practices.

Invisalign Works

Invisalign has been around for a while and millions of cases have been completed. The treatment works if a proper diagnosis is made. Case selection is the most important step. Complex cases should be treated with traditional braces, or patients should be informed about the limitations of their treatment with Invisalign.

Invisalign works very well with good patient cooperation.

Invisalign works very well and good outcomes are very predictable when the patient is compliant with wearing their Invisalign trays. It is most effective when the patient's bite fits correctly in the back and there is mild to moderate crowding or spacing of teeth in the front of the mouth. Having said that, Invisalign can also work on some more advanced cases of crowding or bite correction. An orthodontist can help you decide if Invisalign is right for you. more

DOes Invisalign WORK - YES!!

INVISLIGN WORKS WELL IN SELECTED CASES. IN SIMPLE TO MODERATE CASES IT CAN WORK WELL AND HAS ADVANTAGES OVER BRACES IN THAT YOU CAN CLEAN YOUR TEETH BETTER. IN CASES OF MODERATE-SEVER CROWDING, MAL-ALIGNMENT OR WHERE SURGERY MAY BE INVOLVED IT IS PROBABLY BETTER TO STICK TO CONVENTIONAL BRACES. THE SYSTEM KEEPS IMPROVING. IT REALLY DEPENDS ON THE COMPLEXITY OF THE CASE AND THE EXPERIENCE OF THE TREATING DOCTOR TO HELP DETERMINE THIS

Invisalign works very well for most patients.

The Invisalign system has evolved over more than a decade with millions of dollars spent in R&D. Patient compliance and the dentist's experience are critical to the final result. If you are willing to "Do the time", and your dentist is passionate about the small details, you can get a fabulous result. Just Do It !

Invisalign works

Orthodontics works well with compliant patients. If the case qualifies for Invisalign, the treatment will work great as long as the patient wears the aligners as instructed!!! 24/7 wear, unless you are eating or brushing your teeth.

Essentially, yes

There are all kinds of complicated cases being treated with Invisalign. Many of these case require the use of other appliances including braces. When we use braces with Invisalign we place them on a temporary basis and we place them where they are not seen. It is also possible after completion that you are not satisfied with the results. At that time you can have more aligners made. Worst case, braces can always be placed at the end. On the other hand, there are a lot... more

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