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Watch your teeth change right before your eyes.

State-of-the-art advances in dental science and technology are now available to you with Invisalign. When you see what's involved, you'll know why Invisalign is a great step forward in straightening teeth.


Invisible brace mould image - Types of braces 1. An Invisalign Certified Orthodontist or Dentist evaluates and creates a program of treatment. Photos and impressions of your teeth are taken.
Invisalign process image - Types of braces 2. A CT scan (Computed Tomography or CAT scan), is made from your dental impressions. The CT scan produces an extremely accurate, 3-dimensional digital model of your teeth.

Teeth straightening image - Types of braces 3. CAD (Computer Aided Design) software is then used to simulate the movement of your teeth during treatment.
Invisalign model - Types of braces 4. Your doctor reviews, modifies, and approves the treatment plan before the aligners are created.

Invisible brace image - Types of braces 5. Invisalign then uses advanced stereolithography (SLA) technology to build precise molds of your teeth at each stage of your treatment.
Individual braces image - Types of braces 6. Individualised, custom-created clear aligners are made from these models and sent to your doctor's office.

Girl image - Types of braces 7. You'll wear each aligner for approximately two weeks. Your doctor will monitor your progress until you have a wonderful smile.
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Although the entire process sounds easy enough, each aligner represents the apex of technology specifically designed to straighten only one person?s teeth?yours.