Anyone who has ever worn metal braces understands the advantages of the Invisalign system of orthodontia. When wires are cemented to the teeth for traditional orthodontic treatment, several problems arise: discomfort, unsightly appearance, dietary restrictions and difficulty cleaning the teeth.
The Invisalign system eliminates all these problems. Instead of wires, a patient receives a series of clear acrylic aligners. They begin wearing aligner number one and after a couple of weeks, they begin wearing aligner number two and so on through the series. Week by week, aligner by aligner, their teeth move into the right positions.