Invisalign®

1 00:00:05.457 --> 00:00:07.429 So invisalign is orthodontia. 2 00:00:07.586 --> 00:00:11.471 Invisalign provides everything that orthodontia does, 3 00:00:11.786 --> 00:00:14.171 it straightens teeth, it's very predictable. 4 00:00:14.557 --> 00:00:17.157 It's my favorite thing that I actually do in dentistry. 5 00:00:17.880 --> 00:00:25.014 It's so easy because really all we're doing is providing an initial scan. 6 00:00:25.570 --> 00:00:27.600 We're showing the patient the screen. 7 00:00:27.883 --> 00:00:30.257 We're showing them the before and the after, 8 00:00:30.929 --> 00:00:35.729 and patients definitely appreciate seeing what is going to transpire. 9 00:00:36.120 --> 00:00:38.940 We have to let them know what they're going to be going through. 10 00:00:38.960 --> 00:00:40.900 They're using these aligners, 11 00:00:41.594 --> 00:00:44.700 they're basically glorified bleaching trays, 12 00:00:44.757 --> 00:00:47.771 and they're moving teeth slowly but surely. 13 00:00:48.210 --> 00:00:50.443 And once everything is aligned properly, 14 00:00:50.444 --> 00:00:52.287 and the bite fits together properly, 15 00:00:52.487 --> 00:00:54.714 and the patient is satisfied, most important, 16 00:00:55.057 --> 00:00:58.357 then we'll make retainers to help keep those teeth in place. 17 00:00:58.529 --> 00:01:01.157 As long as these aligners are fitting properly, 18 00:01:01.243 --> 00:01:04.057 then we know everything is moving in its right direction. 19 00:01:04.357 --> 00:01:06.314 Invisalign will change your life. 20 00:01:06.357 --> 00:01:10.671 Invisalign will give you a better smile, it will give you a better bite, 21 00:01:11.029 --> 00:01:13.129 it will give you more confidence, 22 00:01:13.290 --> 00:01:17.214 it's going to help provide you with most of all, better dental care. 23 00:01:17.215 --> 00:01:20.057 Invisalign can be used in so many different ways, 24 00:01:20.157 --> 00:01:23.700 because what we do with invisalign is not just straighten teeth. 25 00:01:23.730 --> 00:01:25.930 At times we have to place implants. 26 00:01:25.960 --> 00:01:29.114 When we place those implants, we want to place them in to the right spot. 27 00:01:29.290 --> 00:01:32.743 If you have an improper bite and you're trying to put in an implant, 28 00:01:33.055 --> 00:01:36.371 and you put in a crown over that implant, and have the person bite down, 29 00:01:36.557 --> 00:01:38.000 sure you can do that, 30 00:01:38.057 --> 00:01:39.800 but if you don't arrange the teeth properly, 31 00:01:40.129 --> 00:01:42.229 then what about the rest of their teeth? 32 00:01:42.230 --> 00:01:45.786 What's going to happen with their overall health? 33 00:01:46.130 --> 00:01:49.000 So it's important to arrange everything properly first. 34 00:01:49.290 --> 00:01:52.486 Be able to place implants or bridges or whatever it is that you're 35 00:01:52.514 --> 00:01:55.614 incorporating into the treatment plan to make sure that person 36 00:01:55.714 --> 00:01:58.814 gets the best possible outcome each and every time.