Health & Fitness
Invisalign is for Most Everyone
A discussion about how Dr. Terry Lemons of Johns Creek uses Invisalign to help patients achieve their goal of straighter, healthier, prettier teeth.
I have seen many improvements in dentistry over the years; many help a few patients, but rarely do I see game changers. Invisalign is such a product.
Q. What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment option that allows me to straighten teeth using a series of clear, removable, nearly invisible, plastic appliances called aligners.
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Q. How does Invisalign work?
You come in to Lemons Dental and we take impressions of your teeth. My staff fills out an Invisalign treatment prescription form and sends all the material to Align Technology.
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At Align, a computer model of the patient’s teeth is created from the impressions. Align then uses its advanced, 3-D imaging software to generate a graphical representation of the my treatment plan—almost like an animated movie of the way the patient’s teeth will move from the current position to the final desired position.
You wear each stage of aligners for approximately two weeks before switching to the next set in the series. Week by week, your teeth are straightened inch by inch.
Q. What are the primary benefits of Invisalign?
- Nearly invisible: You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.
- Removable: You can eat and drink what you want.
- Better oral hygiene: You can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth.
- Comfortable: There are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasion.
Q. Who can benefit from Invisalign?
At Lemons Dental we can use Invisalign to treat the vast majority of people who want straighter teeth. According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, two-thirds to three-fourths of American adults (between 136 and 154 million) have some sort of malocclusion (crooked teeth) and could benefit from orthodontic treatment.
Q. How long does treatment take?
Like traditional braces, the length of treatment depends on the complexity of the case. Treatment time typically is about the same as conventional braces—about a year.
Q. Can any doctor treat patients with Invisalign?
No, I attended and completed an Invisalign training seminar to treat patients with Invisalign. Align also provides doctors with many opportunities for continuing education (CE) and advanced Invisalign training and requires that Invalign-trained doctors complete 10 CE hours annually.
Q. Does insurance cover Invisalign?
Typically, an insurance policy that covers traditional braces also covers Invisalign to the same extent. In addition, Lemons Dental pays the interest for the first 6- 24 months through Chase, depending on the length of your case.
Q. How many people are in treatment with the Invisalign System?
More than 1 million patients worldwide have entered treatment with Invisalign.
Q. Is Invisalign FDA approved?
Invisalign has FDA clearance as a Class II medical device.
Invisalign is the answer to many of our cosmetic cases as well as patients with uncomfortable bites.
More information is available at www.invisadoc.com
Straighter teeth are healthier teeth:
“Oral Health
is integral to General Health.”
– Oral Health in America:
A Report of the Surgeon General, 2000
If your teeth are misaligned, Invisalign should be considered to straighten your teeth and help prevent periodontal disease—all without the hassle of brackets and wires.
If you want to learn more or speak to me about your particular case, please call 770-418-1414