Dr. Jonathan Suzuki, Vancouver Orthodontist Specializing in Damon Braces and Invisalign To Residents Of The Lower Mainland
1004-750 West Broadway,
Vancouver
British Columbia
V5Z 1H9
Tel: 604.879.7141
Fax: 604.879.5155
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
201-1118 Austin Avenue,
Coquitlam
British Columbia
V3K 3P5
Tel: 604.936.4225
Fax: 604.931.3818
Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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What Is The Invisalign Teeth Correction System?
Invisalign is a method of correcting the teeth without the use of traditional braces, the Invisalign appliance is a clear aligner that fits over the teeth and is made to move teeth over time to the correct alignment. This is a series of removable teeth aligners that is transparent, which means that it will not be apparent to everyone that the teeth are being corrected.
This method of correcting teeth can be an advantage for adults that need to have their teeth corrected no only because they are not as noticeable as regular braces, but also because they are more gentle on the gums, the tissue and the teeth. There are other advantages, the fact that they can be easily taken off to eat and the teeth to be cleaned is advantage over tooth decay which regular braces do not offer. Regular braces also create problems when the teeth are being x-rayed which this type of braces will not because they can be removed. One large advantage is that the adjustments are not the same as with regular braces and because of this there is not the few days of pain after the adjustments.
Since the method of correcting the alignment of teeth with Invisalign is a series of aligners it often corrects the teeth faster than regular braces because there is not the six to eight weeks between adjustments. This is also a way of correcting the teeth that will not put limits on eating, drinking or danger to the lips and mouth during sports, this means they fit any type of lifestyle.