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Invisalign

Results Without Visible Braces

The Nearly Invisible Option for Children and Adults

Lang Orthodontics was an early adopter for Invisalign. We’ve completed hundreds of cases, have followed its advancements and have perfected our techniques. Children and adults who once were candidates only for braces can now use Invisalign, and there are health and aesthetic benefits for people of any age, even into their 80s.

Invisalign technology

How They Work

The Invisalign system is a series of clear aligners — each worn for a specific period of time — that allow children, teens and adults to straighten their teeth without visible braces. It’s often a preferred option for adults, whether they have always wanted to make improvements or if their teeth have shifted over time.

The Right Fit

Who is a good candidate?

Children and adults can be treated for underbite, overbite, protruding teeth, overcrowding, gaps between teeth and other conditions. We prefer to treat people with severe bite problems or skeletal asymmetry with traditional braces where we can fine-tune the alignment of each tooth and make adjustments to the treatment plan easily when needed.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Advantage

Invisalign offers some major lifestyle advantages over traditional braces. For kids and teens who play sports, they don’t have to worry about the damage to their mouths that can occur when hit by a ball or colliding with another player. Musicians can continue to play their instruments properly. The removable aligners also make it easier to brush thoroughly and floss.

Features	Braces	Invisalign
Color	Metal-typically silver; can pay extra for color or enamel color	Clear/invisible
Treatment Time	24/7 for an average of 2 years, depending on patient needs	22-24 hrs/day for 6-18 months, depending on patient needs
Maintenance	Brush brackets and wires regularly while brushing teeth; water pick may be helpful	Invisalign Cleaning system, or brushing and rinsing trays in luke warm water
Follow Up Visits	Every 5 – 8 weeks	Every 8 – 10 weeks
Follow Up Treatment	Positioner or retainer likely needed ongoing; maybe only at night	Positioner or retainer likely needed ongoing; maybe only at night
Pros	More effective for more complex issues No temptation to leave them out, so less self discipline is needed for success No extra cleaning steps required besides regular brushing and flossing	Invisible Removable No issues with food getting caught No difficulty eating
Cons	May have some pain, sores or discomfort from wires, brackets or tooth movement May have some tooth discoloration or breakage May have difficulty eating sticky, hard foods	May have discomfort from tooth movement Must remove before eating or drinking anything but water Must brush after each meal to avoid staining

Happy Patients

“Both of my children have been treated well and have had excellent results. Both father and son have wonderful chairside manner. One evening after hours my daughter had a bracket break. Dr. Jonathan Lang went above and beyond to return to the office to fix it.”