Invisalign Clear Braces

Invisible Braces for Salt Lake City, Utah

Dr. Allan Thomas of Salt Lake City, Utah offers Invisalign invisible braces as an alternative to traditional metal braces. The Invisalign® system is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth and achieve the dazzling smile you've always dreamed of. Using advanced 3-D computer-imaging technology, Invisalign depicts your complete treatment plan, from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. Then a series of clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth – and your teeth only – to move them little by little. Each Invisalign aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the series, until the final position of your teeth is achieved. Your Invisalign braces treatment time will be determined by Dr. Thomas, based on your specific needs.

What are the primary benefits of Invisalign braces?

Invisalign aligners are practically clear so they are often referred to as "clear braces." No one may even notice that you're wearing these virtually invisible braces, making Invisalign a seamless fit with your lifestyle and day-to-day interactions with others.

Invisalign invisible braces are removable. Unlike traditional braces, you have the flexibility to eat and drink what you want during treatment by simply removing the Invisalign aligners. And you can also remove the aligners to brush and floss as you normally would for fresh breath and good oral hygiene.

With Invisalign invisible braces, there are no metal brackets or wires that could cause irritation to your mouth. Plus since your visits to our Salt Lake City, Utah office during treatment don't involve metal or wire adjustments, you'll likely spend less time in the doctor's chair.

And finally, Invisalign allows you to view your virtual results and treatment plan before you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How do Invisalign invisible braces effectively move my teeth?

Like brackets and arch wires are to braces, Invisalign aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on your teeth. The main difference is that Invisalign not only controls forces, but also the timing of the force application. During each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move. These movements are determined by Dr. Thomas as he maps out your unique Invisalign treatment plan.

What are Invisalign aligners made of, and what do they look like?

The virtually invisible aligners that are the core of the Invisalign clear braces system are made of a thermoplastic material uniquely developed for the Invisalign treatment plan. They look similar to tooth whitening trays. Each Invisalign aligner is custom-made for you and only you to move your teeth in the sequence determined by Dr. Thomas.

If you have further questions about Invisalign invisible braces, we are happy to answer them. Call our Salt Lake City, Utah office today or fill out the form at the left of this page. Invisalign clear braces have been successfully used by hundreds of thousands of patients and Dr. Thomas can help you enjoy the same success with your smile.