Sonshine Dental Care now offers invisible braces by Invisalign. But what are they exactly and how do they work? These amazing new orthodontic aligners are computer designed for each patient individually. They are especially wonderful for those adults who would love to have their teeth straightened but the appearance of traditional braces does not appeal to them at all, or maybe the patient had braces when they were younger and the results they got were great, but the teeth relapsed alittle. They don't want to go thorough the hassle of braces again since they just need a little orthodontic refining. The Invisalign appliances are the perfect in this application. These appliances are transparent, making them virtually invisible, and they are removable making it easier for the patient to maintain good oral hygiene.

Here's how this amazing new orthodontic advancement works. The Invisalign process begins with an impression of the patient's mouth which is then sent to the Invisalign lab in Santa Clara, California. Here they make a model of the patient's mouth as it is now, and then they generate a new ideal mouth for the patient with straight teeth on the Invisalign 3-D computer. The computer then basically morphs all of the small steps between the patients current pre-treatment condition and the desired ideal condition, then creates a progressive series of transparent aligners, one for each step, that will take the patient from where they are now to having the straight teeth they desire. Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks, then changed to the next set in the series. After several months the desired result is achieved... straighter teeth!

We realize that traditional orthodontics is not always the best answer for everyone. Some people's lifestyle or occupation doesn't allow them to benefit from traditional orthodontics due to the distraction they pose, the discomfort, the potential physical danger, or other such reasons. These sophisticated thermo-molded acrylic appliances are not only invisible to your friends, but they also eliminate sharp metal edges that cut and irritate, and are virtually impervious to temperature change (keeping your teeth from becoming sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.) They are just generally more comfortable than traditional brackets and wires. Although Invisalign aligners are not the best solution for everyone, they can be perfect for many patients.