Trust Your Smile to a Diamond Provider
We use Invisalign®, not an imitation product, for most of our clear aligner treatments.
We have been Invisalign® providers since the product’s inception and have created over 3,000 smiles utilizing this amazing tool. While there are many competitors to Invisalign® aligners now, we typically stick with the system that is undeniably the best. While we have tried several alternatives, the results were simply not as good. Our patients want the best, and we provide it.
Invisalign® gives special recognition to the top 1% of most experienced doctors in the world using Invisalign. We have been certified by Invisalign® to be in this elite top 1% of providers and we are really proud of it. We have the experience you deserve.
No, a general dentist doing Invisalign® is not the same as having a Board Certified, Top 1% level Orthodontist
Invisalign® is simply one tool we use to apply our orthodontic skills and knowledge. It is a tool like a pair of shears for a hairstylist. The skill does not lie in the shears. If it did, you would likely trust Dr. Barefoot to cut your hair, and we know that is not the case! I mean, just look at his “hair”!
Though any dentist can legally perform Invisalign® treatments, we strongly suggest you choose an orthodontist for your treatment–a specialist with 2-3 years of additional training after dental school. Did you know that all a dentist has to do to become an Invisalign provider is attend a one-weekend course? Also, dental students learn essentially nothing about moving teeth in dental school.
The ultimate outcome of your individual treatment depends primarily upon the doctor’s skill at using and over-riding the Invisalign® software. The treatments provided by the AI software are never the best for the patient, and our doctors typically create dozens of refinements/overrides for every individual case. Invisalign® simply fails if the doctor does not have the skill set.
Invisible Braces for Adults and Teens
Since Invisalign® is nearly invisible, you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Dr. Theroux was featured on Fox31 News for his use of Invisalign® over 20 years ago when the tool became available. Admittedly, he didn’t know much about it back then but don’t worry. We do now! Today, approximately 25% of our patients are treated with Invisalign, many of them teens.
A “braceless” alternative to traditional metal braces!
Have you ever wished for a straighter, healthier smile, but have not looked forward to all the metal wires and brackets that often go along with braces? At Total Orthodontics, we can make your dream of having a new smile come to life without any metal!
If you’re interested in learning more about Invisalign® invisible braces, contact our office and schedule your complimentary orthodontic consultation.
What is Invisalign®?
Invisalign® uses a series of customized, clear aligners to straighten teeth, sometimes in a quicker amount of time and with always with fewer office visits than traditional braces. Thousands of orthodontists in the United States and Canada use Invisalign® to accurately and effectively treat their patients. Invisalign® aligners are:
- Almost Invisible – Invisalign® aligners can barely be seen while you are wearing them! Friends, family members, and co-workers may never even know you are wearing braces unless, of course, you tell them!
- Comfortable to wear – The aligners are made from a special plastic that has smooth, rounded edges so they won’t irritate your mouth and tissues like traditional braces often can.
- Customized just for you – Your Invisalign® aligners are customized to fit your mouth. Total Orthodontics uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to replicate an exact impression of your mouth and teeth. Our doctors then customize each aligner so that it fits your mouth and, over time, moves your teeth into the proper position.
- Removable –Unlike traditional metal braces, you can remove your aligners to eat, drink, brush your teeth, floss, and for special occasions.
- Effective – You will begin to notice a significant improvement well before your treatment is complete! Most treatments are complete within one year; however, this can vary from patient to patient.
Why consider Invisalign®?
People everywhere are beginning to experience the benefits of Invisalign® treatment. Here’s why people just like you are choosing Invisalign over traditional braces:
- With Invisalign®, you can have a straighter, healthier smile without all the noticeable wires and brackets of traditional braces. Invisalign® helps improve your overall oral health by making it easier to brush and floss while also maintaining the proper tooth structure.
- Invisalign® aligners are removable, making it easy for you to enjoy the foods you love without worrying about breaking your appliance. You can also remove your Invisalign® aligners to brush and floss regularly.
- You don’t need to change anything about your current lifestyle! With Invisalign®, you can continue participating in day-to-day activities without changing a thing. Invisalign® is great for professionals, athletes, brides, and parents.
- Office visits and checkups are easy, quick, and painless. You will also need to schedule fewer appointments throughout your entire treatment than if you had braces. Our Invisalign® patients have 30-50% fewer office visits than our braces patients.
- There are virtually no “emergency” appointments with Invisalign®, unlike braces.
How will the plastic Invisalign® aligners straighten my teeth?
When you begin your Invisalign® treatment, you will receive several sets of custom-fit aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for only one week. After one week, you switch your aligners with the next set and continue straightening your teeth. Over time, you will notice changes in the alignment of your teeth, and in just a few months, you will have a straighter, healthier smile!
Schedule an initial consultation today with Total Orthodontics to learn how Invisalign® can straighten your teeth.
