Invisalign – Kittanning, PA

How Invisalign Works

When you meet with Dr. Ray Voller at your initial consultation, he will determine if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign. If you are, then he will take scans of your teeth and use those to create a series of custom-made aligners. Each one is designed to move your teeth closer and closer to their ideal positions, addressing overcrowding, overbites, and other orthodontic problems in the process. The key to staying on-track with your treatment plan is wearing your aligners for 20-22 hours a day and switching to each new pair in the series on the correct days.

Who Invisalign Can Help

Invisalign isn’t just for patients with minor spacing issues; the clear aligners can help patients with bite problems and overcrowding as well. Here’s how:

Crowded Teeth

If there isn’t enough room in your mouth, your teeth may begin to overlap. To improve the look, health, and function of your smile, a series of clear aligners can be made to gently guide your teeth into their properly aligned positions – sometimes in a matter of months!

Gaps Between Teeth

If you have the opposite problem (there is too much space in your mouth), then Invisalign can gradually guide your teeth back together. Since the aligners are clear and comfortable, you’ll be able to watch the entire process with little-to-no discomfort!

Bite Alignment

Open bites, crossbites, and underbites are a few bite problems that can result in unpleasant consequences, like jaw pain, premature wear, and TMJ dysfunction. The good news is that many patients struggling with these orthodontic issues are candidates for Invisalign.

The Benefits of Invisalign

Discussions surrounding Invisalign often center on the discreet appearance of the aligners. However, that’s just one of the many benefits this orthodontic treatment offers! Patients also love that:

• There aren’t any dietary restrictions
• You don’t need special oral hygiene products
• There are fewer check-in visits
• The average treatment timeline is 12-18 months
• The aligners are custom-made (which results in minimal irritation, if any)

How Much Does Invisalign Cost?

Unfortunately, we can’t provide you with an exact number here. That’s because we need to know more about your unique case (i.e., how many aligners are needed, if single-arch treatment is possible, if any orthodontic accessories are needed) in order to give you an accurate price. If you are looking for a specific number, the best thing to do is schedule an appointment with us – we’re here to help!