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Invisalign

Invisalign® orthodontic treatment is the newest, most innovative method of correcting problems with bite, teeth alignment or gaps between teeth. With Invisalign, you bypass the discomfort and unattractive appearance of metal braces and replace them with nearly invisible acrylic guides that fit over your teeth.. 

What Is Invisalign?

It’s a remarkable system of improving the alignment and placement of your teeth by using a series of clear acrylic aligners to gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions. These aligners are so nearly invisible that your friends and family may never even notice that you are receiving orthodontic treatment. The improvement resulting from Invisalign is identical to the result of metal braces without the discomfort of the metal brackets and wires. Plus, you won’t have trouble eating certain foods or keeping your teeth clean. That’s because Invisalign aligners can be removed for meals and cleaning. And Invisalign generally aligns teeth more quickly than conventional metal braces.

How Invisalign Works

First, your dentist will make a careful examination of your teeth, mouth and bone structure to ensure you are a good candidate for Invisalign treatment. The improvements you wish to make in your smile will be discussed. Then your treatment plan will begin. 

We will take a mold of your teeth and images of your face and mouth and send these to Invisalign. Technicians at Invisalign begin to plan the series of aligners that will gently ease your teeth into their proper position. Your custom aligners are sent back to us. You’ll come see and will show you how to use them.

You’ll check back with one of our dentists from time to time to ensure that all is going well, but you’ll skip the frequent appointments required to tighten metal braces every couple of weeks. 

Every one to two weeks, you’ll stop using one aligner and start using the next one in the series. The number of aligners you receive depends on the degree of alignment your smile requires.

Life-Changing Results

Invisalign can transform misaligned teeth into a beautiful, new smile. Without struggling with all that metal in your mouth, you can achieve a correction of your smile that not only gives you an appearance you love but also protects the integrity of your teeth. No longer will you struggle to thoroughly brush or floss misaligned places in your teeth. Correction of your bite will make it easier to talk, eat, sleep and even breathe, in some instances. Certain patients will also achieve a more pleasing profile or shape of their face and jaw. 

Invisalign vs. Metal Braces 

When you were growing up, you undoubtedly saw many of your friends wearing metal braces, sometimes for years. For both teens and adults, Invisalign eliminates the problems associated with metal braces, including:

 

  • The discomfort of metal brackets and wires inside the mouth
  • Soft tissue injuries resulting from these wires
  • Allergic reactions to the metal or latex parts
  • Tooth decay resulting from the difficulty of keeping teeth clean
  • Changes to the roots of teeth that damage the viability of those teeth
  • The necessity of avoiding many types of foods
Invisalign clear aligners are clean acrylic trays that are easy to slip on and off your teeth. You can brush and floss your teeth normally every day. Because you take them off when you eat, your choices of food and drink are not restricted. Thus you eliminate these discomforts and causes of damage to the teeth.

Invisalign vs. At-Home Treatment

There are many companies that offer to send you aligners that you just order from home without a professional examination. This is a situation where quality truly counts. At SoHo Dental Group, we have completed more than 1,500 Invisalign cases. We understand where the possibilities and problems are and we’re going to guide you accurately through your treatment so you can get a perfect and lasting result. 


From the beginning to the end of your care, we’re going to make sure every aligner fits perfectly and is moving your teeth into the healthiest and most ideal positions. When this phase of treatment is complete, our job then becomes making sure you can preserve the improvement you have invested in. 


Even the manufacturing and materials of the Invisalign aligners are superior to anything you will receive from a second-rate provider. We also find that the fit of aligners from Invisalign is superior, meaning more comfort for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign

  • What dental issues does Invisalign address?
    • Crowded teeth (just not enough room) 
    • Misaligned teeth (crooked teeth)
    • Overbite (upper teeth close down in front of lower teeth)
    • Underbite (lower teeth protrude beyond upper teeth)
    • Crossbite (upper and lower jaws don’t line up)
    • Open bite (Top and bottom teeth don’t meet in the front)
    • Gap teeth (spaces between teeth)
  • What’s it like to wear Invisalign aligners?

    When you get your first aligners, wearing them may take a little while to get used to. You will remove them to eat, drink and clean your teeth and otherwise wear them around the clock (even while sleeping). It may also take a little time to get used to the feel of them in your mouth while you are talking, but you will probably adjust to this quickly. When you shift to a new aligner after one or two weeks, you may feel some pressure on your teeth for the first few days. The big benefit is not having to have all the wires and brackets in your mouth like with metal braces. When you have worked your way through all the aligners, you will need to wear a retainer to maintain all these improvements, just like with metal braces. But in this case, the retainer will be essentially invisible, just like the aligners.

  • How long does treatment take?

    The answer to this question depends, of course, on how much your teeth need to move to reach their ideal positions. In some cases, it might just be a few months. In really severe cases, treatment time could reach 18 months. Nine to 15 months is a more typical time span. Fortunately, it is easy for you to find out your expected treatment time because of our free consultation offer. We will perform an examination, take x-rays if they are needed and provide a consultation with the dentist on a treatment plan designed just for you.

  • What foods and drinks am I allowed to have?

    You’ll always remove the aligners while eating or when drinking dark-colored beverages like coffee, wine, tea or juice. Colored foods can discolor the clear aligners. Feel free to drink clean, fresh water any time. It’s not advisable to drink hot beverages of any color because the heat can damage these trays. Just remove the aligners and enjoy your drink. If you drink a sugared drink, it’s advisable to rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards so no sugar remains trapped between your teeth and the trays.

  • What’s the best way to clean Invisalign aligners?

    When you brush and floss your teeth each day, gently brush your trays with lukewarm water and your usual toothpaste before replacing them in your mouth. 

  • What is the difference between Invisalign and other clear aligners?

    Invisalign has many years of experience in the field, their aligners have a better fit and are generally clearer. Most importantly, the treatment is followed by a dentist that will make sure the treatment is going well, and the bite is being corrected. 

  • How much experience does Dr. Dorfman have with Invisalign?

    Dr. Dorfman has been an Invisalign provider for over a decade, she has completed over 5000 cases, and is one of Invisalign’s top providers in the city. Dr. Dorfman reviews all the cases that are submitted into Invisalign from all our locations, and makes sure they are set up properly. 

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