Invisalign®

Invisalign^® is a state-of-the-art alternative to braces that is virtually undetectable to other people. Invisalign straightens your teeth, not with brackets or wires, but with a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners.

Invisalign^® uses the latest 3-D computer technology to create your customized aligners. After you and your orthodontist determine what you'd like to correct, your orthodontist will develop precise treatment instructions. Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate those instructions into a sequence of finely calibrated aligners - as few as 12 or as many as 48.

You'll wear each aligner for about two weeks and only take it out for eating, brushing, and flossing. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move - gradually - week by week, until they move into the final alignment your orthodontist prescribed. Then, you'll be smiling like you've never smiled before. 

What are the aligners made of and how are they made?

Aligners, also called "repositioners" or "contact lenses for teeth," look similar to some whitening trays, but are made of a clear, strong, medical-grade plastic polymer that is virtually invisible when worn. They are made utilizing a 3-D computer imaging technology which was first envisioned in 1945 by Dr. H.D. Kesling.

Most people are not aware just how complex the Invisalign® manufacturing process is, and it is important for our patients to understand what actually goes into each and every aligner. 

Invisalign's customized manufacturing process is unlike any other in the world.

It is clearly impossible to provide you with a one-on-one tour of their world-class facility in Santa Clara, so we have provided for you our "virtual visit" video. This is the next best thing to being there.