Invisalign

   

If you’ve every thought about Invisalign treatment…. come to the experts and get the straight scoop! Our Elite Premier Provider status represents our extraordinary level of Invisalign experience…we’re one of the top Invisalign providers in the country.

Drs. Waxler & Cavanaugh at Century Orthodontics are providing Invisalign treatment consultations to answer your questions on this tried and true “invisible” way to straighten teeth. If you have wondered if Invisalign is right for you (and even if you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for Invisalign), just give us a call at 636-391-0499 and schedule a complimentary appointment .

And remember, Invisalign is not just for adults…

.Invisalign Teen, a great new product, has allowed us to provide the advantages of Invisalign for many of our adolescent patients

What is Invisalign:

Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective for a wide range of cases.

Century Orthodontics specializes in orthodontic treatment for all ages. Besides traditional metal and tooth colored "braces" we are particularly excited about the Invisalign technique that utilizes a series of clear plastic "aligners" to straighten the teeth. Invisalign, although deceptively simple (just a bunch of clear trays!), has a steep learning curve. Some problems that appear minor are not easily treated with Invisalign where other, seemingly very difficult cases are surprisingly more easily treated with Invisalign than traditional braces. Our office was one of the first in the country to offer Invisalign. We are pioneers in this breakthrough technology; providing our patients with the highest technology since its introduction in 1999.

Dr. Waxler and Dr. Cavanaugh have the expertise that comes with long experience. This experience allows us to know how to react when the teeth are not responding as expected and to "push the envelope" to treat cases with Invisalign that many otherwise expert orthodontist would require regular "braces." As a matter of fact, some of our most satisfying cases were patients who had been previously told that they were not candidates for Invisalign treatment.

This year Century Orthodontics achieved the status of an Elite Invisalign Provider. We were bestowed this privilege due to our extraordinary level of experience with Invisalign treatment based on the number of patients treated. Less that 1% of all orthodontic practices have achieved this recognition.

Why would I want it?

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How does it work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position the doctor has prescribed. You'll visit about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

• Most People Can Be Treated - Invisalign has demonstrated excellent results in a wide range of more complicated cases. Given our significant experience with Invisalign we can treat a wider range of cases than most other orthodontic offices. If you’ve been told that Invisalign is not for you let us check you out. We have treated many patients with Invisalign who were told by other practices that they were not Invisalign candidates.
• Teens - We are successfully treating teens with Invisalign. It has proven to be a wonderful alternative for the teenager who does not want to wear traditional braces.
• Experience - Dr. Waxler and Dr. Cavanaugh have enjoyed so much success with this advanced technology that we are now one of the Elite Invisalign Practices in the country.