The Latest Trend in Orthodontics is No
Braces at All!
Adult "invisible braces" (which are
not really braces at all, but clear plastic retainers)
are a new technique for adults to obtain the results
of braces without wearing braces! This technique,
which is effective only for mild to moderate crowding,
utilizes a series of retainers (computer generated
or lab constructed) that are worn sequentially
until the desired correction is achieved.
About 5-10% of orthodontic malocclusions can be easily
treated by the Invisalign® system. It is an excellent
method for treating cases of orthodontic relapse caused
by failure to wear orthodontic retainers. Your teeth
are straightened by a series of clear plastic aligner
trays - no braces or archwires. If you want straight
teeth, but do not like brackets or archwires, see Dr.
James or Dr. Matt Fletcher for a consultation.
She's wearing "invisible braces" in
one of these two photos. Can you tell which one?
It's difficult to tell, isn't it? That's the whole
point!
