Invisalign® treatment uses clear, custom-fitted oral appliances to straighten your teeth instead of wires and brackets. It is nearly undetectable so that most will not be able to tell that you are receiving orthodontic treatment.
Invisalign treatment uses 3D digital technology to print the oral appliances so that they fit precisely. These “aligners” gradually move your teeth into the desired position.
The first step is to visit Sherman Orthodontics to determine if Invisalign aligners are the right treatment for you. If so, Dr. David Sherman will use an intraoral 3D scanner to create a digital model of your teeth. Once these models are taken, he will create a digital treatment plan to map out the tooth movements that are needed to straighten your teeth and smile. A series of specially designed aligners are then manufactured to gradually move your teeth into their optimal positions. As you switch to each new set of aligners, small adjustments will be made to the positions of your teeth until they are in the correct positions.
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In our office, a typical Invisalign case can range anywhere from six to 18 months. Each aligner is worn for 1 week at a time. We provide our patients with enough aligners so that visits occur every two to three months. Invisalign clear aligners must be worn all the time except eating, drinking (anything other than water/sparkling water), and brushing/flossing your teeth.
After completing your Invisalign treatment, you will need to wear retainers to preserve the results. As with any orthodontic treatment, the period of retention is often longer than the period of active treatment. Dr. David Sherman will provide you with retainer instructions in order to preserve the integrity of your orthodontic results.
We are here to help you achieve a better smile at Sherman Orthodontics. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with our orthodontist, who will help you get started with your Invisalign treatment. Contact our orthodontic office in New York, New York, at 646-370-3768, or our Manhasset location at 516-487-0660.