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Invisalign Facts and Fiction

Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on September 19th, 2011

Invisalign is one of the most amazing innovations in orthodontics in the past 20 years. Straightening teeth without braces has encouraged millions of patients who would have never considered treatment otherwise to finally get their smiles fixed. As exciting as this technology is however, it is important that we separate facts from fiction. Fiction: Invisalign can be used to correct all orthodontic problems. Fact: Although the technology is getting better, there are still some complex movements that cannot be treated as efficiently or effectively with aligners. Cases which require the extraction of bicuspids are just one example. Fiction: Invisalign is…

Does It Really Matter Where I Get My Invisalign?

Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on September 6th, 2011

Invisalign is one of the most remarkable advances in orthodontics in the last 20 years. I use it. I love it. Invisalign offers patients an alternative to old-fashioned wires and brackets. It is more attractive, allows more normal eating during treatment, and permits better hygiene…all positives! Because it doesn’t require learning how to use complicated brackets and wires, Invisalign has attracted the attention of general dentists in addition to orthodontists. Is Invisalign treatment the same no matter who provides it? Teeth move in response to pressure. They don’t care where it comes from. Braces move teeth. Thumb sucking moves teeth.…