Is Invisalign Really Customized for Each Patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. If you were a candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we’d do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we would then look at this current positioning and compare that to the ideal placement of your teeth – in other words, exactly where we would want them to end up.

Next we’d use the software to map out the exact path your teeth would take from now through the end of your treatment. Based on this precise prescription, a set of custom aligners would be created specially for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you’d wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time, each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And the whole time it would be your secret, since the aligners are virtually invisible!

Dr. Katz is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call at 678-909-4902.

Learn about Suresmile

A revolutionary orthodontic treatment process called Sure Smile is available to our patients. This technology uses a 3-D scanner to accurately record the mouths' tooth positions in the computer. This enables the orthodontist to manipulate the digital model to change the bite to the ideal position for a precise fit virtually. The Sure Smile process incorporates robotics to customize the high tech flexible wires for each individual's prescription. This allows us to use lighter wires which causes less patient discomfort, and move the teeth more directly, which ultimately means less adjustment visits. This process permits more efficient tooth movement which moves the teeth to the end point faster, somewhere between 15-40% faster than conventional orthodontic treatment. This is very exciting news where the patient will receive the benefit from this awesome technological advancement. Call our office to schedule a consultation appointment to discuss how this service may benefit you with regard to comfort, speed of treatment, and less time requiring fewer visits.

When Are Two Phases of Treatment Necessary?

Usually patients in orthodontic treatment already have their permanent teeth – they are pre-teens, teens and adults. But in some cases we have to start treatment earlier, even before the patient’s permanent teeth come in. We call this “two-phase treatment.”

When we have patients with clear developmental problems at an early age, it’s best to start work when they are young, before the problems get bigger and more difficult to treat.

Examples include:

· An upper or lower jaw that is not growing correctly

· A mouth growing in a way that doesn’t leave enough room for all the permanent teeth to come in

· A severe malocclusion, or bad bite, which means the jaw doesn’t fit together correctly

In these cases we will start early and do one round of treatment – phase one – while the patient still has their baby teeth. Phase one usually does not involve braces, but can include a different type of appliance that helps the jaw grow into place properly. We’ll follow up with phase two usually a few years later, when permanent teeth are in place. Generally phase two involves standard braces.

In order to catch early problems, we recommend that children have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven (and so does the American Association of Orthodontics). However, if your dentist or pediatrician sees any sign that early treatment might be necessary, he or she may recommend your child visit our office even sooner.

Patient comments

I appreciate what ya'll have done for me, being able to smile after all these years has made such a difference in my life! I also enjoy your friendly and fun staff.
— C.S.

All my problems chewing are corrected and I am so pleased with the appearance of my teeth.
— C.M.

You and everyone in the office make going to the dentist fun!
— M.P.

Thank you for going beyond the call of duty to assist me through the surgical experience.
— K.W.

You have given me a great smile and added confidence.
— C.S.

It really made me feel like part of your family when you came and visited me at the hospital.
— S.O.

We have been very satisfied with the care you have provided us. It is very difficult to find someone special who makes you feel comfortable. The atmosphere in your office is so lovely and your staff is so enjoyable.
— M.S.

You have gone beyond the call of duty than any other orthodontist.
— S.S.

You all have made my smile beautiful.
— J.T.

I would like to thank you for helping me achieve one of my biggest goals in life - a perfect smile. Ya'll have always made me feel welcome.
— J.P.

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INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION PROCEDURES

INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION PROCEDURES

Our office strives to offer the highest level of health care available to you and all of our patients. We continue to add products and systems as they become available, especially in the critical area of infection control. Our continuing goal is to provide state of the art sterilization and infection control procedures.

You can be confident that our office meets all guidelines of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Communicable Disease Center, and you; our most important critic. Our staff members are thoroughly trained in infection control procedures and are updated yearly.