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Invisalign

Ever wanted to get your teeth straightened but were afraid it might hurt or cost too much?

Our office now offers Invisalign the exciting new way to straighten your teeth without braces

• Invisalign® is an exciting new technology that straightens your teeth with a series of clear, customized, removable aligners. The aligner is a thin piece of medical grade plastic that fits over the teeth like a glove would fit on a hand. Hardly anyone can tell you’re going through treatment and because the aligners are removable, you can eat whatever you want during treatment.
• We also want to make sure you know that our office can work with you to find financing options that work with most budgets. Ask our staff for details on a new “12 Month No Interest” program available through Care Credit Financing.
• To see if Invisalign is right for you (it can work for teens and adults), call us at 814-676-6594 to schedule a consultation.

Thank you for your commitment to our practice. We hope you, another family member or a friend can benefit from this exciting news.

As an office dedicated to providing our patients the most advanced, proven, and safe treatments we offer the state of the art technique of straightening teeth without traditional braces, usually in less time. This is accomplished through a series of “invisible” trays that are custom made to move your teeth to achieve an ideal bite and smile. To find out more about Invisalign visit their website at www.invisalign.com or ask our staff the next time you are in the office.

Who can benefit from Invisalign?

Experienced doctors can use Invisalign to treat the vast majority of people who want straighter teeth. The only criterion is that the patient must have their second molars. According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, two-thirds to three-fourths of American adults (between 136 and 154 million) have some sort of malocclusion (crooked teeth) and could benefit from orthodontic treatment.

How long does treatment take?

Like traditional braces, the length of treatment depends on the complexity of the case. Treatment time is about the same as conventional braces—about a year.

Can any doctor treat patients with Invisalign?

Doctors must attend and complete and Invisalign certification seminar to treat
patients with Invisalign. To date, more than 70 percent of orthodontists in
North American have become Invisalign-certified, and Align is currently
certifying general practitioner dentists. Align also provides doctors with many
opportunities for continuing education and advanced Invisalign training.

How much does Invisalign cost?

Invisalign is priced by the treating doctor, not by Align. Several factors impact
cost of treatment, such as complexity of the case, market price within the
patient’s geographic area, etc. An Align survey of certified doctors across the
country indicates that average fees for Invisalign range from $3500–$5500.

Does insurance cover Invisalign?

Typically, an insurance policy that covers traditional braces also covers Invisalign to the same extent.

How many people are in treatment with the Invisalign System?

More than 230,000 patients have entered treatment with Invisalign.

Is Invisalign FDA approved?

Invisalign has FDA clearance as a Class I device.