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Invisalign & Orthodontics
Orthodontics has been incorporated into our practice for the past 25 years. As a general dentist Dr. Dana Colson has taken many continuing education courses over the years in order to enhance her knowledge in orthodontics.
Today's ideal smile is perceived as a wide and broad smile showing not only the front teeth but also pre-molars and molars. We can achieve this look with functional retainers and self-ligating Damon 3 bracket system.
This technology allows light pressure to be used, which surprisingly allows the teeth to move faster. We see our "bracketed" patients once every ten weeks for the first few visits. So many people say to us "I can't believe the changes that are occurring so quickly and without discomfort. Treatment time is lessened as well.
Expansion is our goal with very few extractions. It is always healthier to have a wide arch for neuromuscular principles; it enhances better
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tongue position and allows the lower jaw to have more freedom of movement. An ideal mouth also allows us to maximize our airway volume to prevent snoring and sleep apnea. Proper facial structure including vertical dimension is strived for to allow our facial muscles to not be constricted and eliminating the possibility of grinding and clenching.
Invisalign
Our office is proud to offer Invisalign as an alternative to traditional braces.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a system that allows us to straighten teeth without traditional braces and brackets. Invisalign creates a series of custom fitted removable trays called Aligners which are changed about every two weeks, progressively straightening, aligning and improving your smile.
The Invisalign Aligners are clear and virtually unnoticeable to those around you.
Although they will notice that you smile more often!
The Benefits are 'Clear':
- The trays are clear and will not attract attention
- The trays are removable so they won’t interfere with your lifestyle
or your oral hygiene regimen
- The trays are comfortable as there are no wires or brackets to rub against the
inside of your mouth.
- Properly aligned teeth aid in speech, chewing, gum and bone health.
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| Click on an image below to view a short clip regarding Invisalign: |
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If you have been avoiding straightening your teeth due to the nature of traditional braces ask us about Invisalign on your next visit.
Update: Dr. Colson attended the Invisalign Summit between July 7-9 , 2011 in Las Vegas with 5 other team members. We are determined to learn more about improved technologies and always wanting the best and least invasive dentistry for my patients to allow our patients to keep their very best smile until the very last day of their life.
It is never too late to reset the stage. Often over the years relapse occurs and even if one has had orthodontics when younger, new advances can reset relapse and create even more beautiful smiles. We can now do Invisalign for teens! |
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