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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Invisalign - the invisible and comfortable way to straighten teeth

By Specialist Dental Group

Apart from restoring function or resolving pain, many patients visit the dentist to enhance the aesthetics of their teeth and resulting smile.  When it comes to straightening crooked or crowded teeth, one of the exciting innovations is Invisalign – a series of clear, virtually invisible removable custom-molded aligners.
Orthodontists use 3-D computer imaging technology to plan and map the complete treatment. Patients are required to wear each aligner at least 20 hours daily for about two weeks, before being replaced by the next aligner in the series until the final desired position of the teeth are achieved.
The main features of Invisalign are;
·         Invisible – you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing!
·         Removable – you can easily remove the aligners for meals and then after brushing/flossing, put them on again
·        Comfortable – movements of the teeth are gradual, and the smooth surface results in no abrasions

Depending on the complexity of the case, the length of Invisalign treatment can range from 6 months to 2 years. You can continue to smile throughout Invisalign treatment without feeling self-conscious about your teeth.

If you have been looking for other alternatives to straighter teeth, but are hesitant about conventional braces, Invisalign may be a good option to consider.  A thorough initial consultation and examination with an accredited Invisalign dentist or orthodontist will confirm if you are a suitable candidate for Invisalign.


 Specialist Dental Group is a corporate sponsor of the Canadian Association of Singapore (CAS). CAS members enjoy a special rate for dental services. For details, send an enquiry via http://www.specialistdentalgroup.com or call 6733 7883.

1 comment:

  1. Nice post. Some dental insurance cannot help covering the expenses of braces. But if anyone follows Dental discount plans , he/she needs not to think about how much do braces cost . Because here is a huge discount for braces.

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