Invisalign

The Health Benefits of the Invisalign® System

Crowded teeth can make it hard to brush and floss well. Then it’s easier for plaque, tartar, and harmful bacterial to build up – and down the line, this can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, Your crowded teeth can also get worse over time.
When your overbite is too large, your doctor might tell you you have a deep bite. This can cause problems, from your teeth wearing down to pain in your jaw. Doctors use a percentage to describe overbites, and 5 to 25 percent is ideal.
An underbite can make it hard to chew properly and speak clearly, and it might cause your teeth to wear down more quickly.
A crossbite can make your teeth wear down or chip. It can also make your gums start to recede or make little notches above your gum line.1 This kind of damage can lead to painful gum problems or even bone loss.
Gap teeth can create pockets between your teeth and gums where food can get stuck. It can make your gums tender and sore and even lead to gum disease.
An open bite can make it hard to chew or difficult to bite into some common foods, like apples.

Innovation That Will Leave You Grinning

The world’s most advanced clear aligner.
With 20 years of research, 900+ patents, the world’s largest 3D printing operation, 1 and data from 5.5 million2 smiles, you can trust Invisalign clear aligners.

SmartTrack® Material.
Only Invisalign clear aligners use this proprietary plastic to straighten your teeth with comfort and precision.

Custom trimmed.
For comfort and fit, so they don’t cut your gums like other aligners can.

Treatment in as little as 6 months.
Our technology and patented material can help you get the smile you want faster than you might think.

Your part is simple.
Just wear your aligners and see the change. The technology does the hard work for you.

The Invisalign® System

Aligner

Digital Imaging

Software

Material

Attachments

Retainer

Invisalign Clear Aligners
The world’s most advanced clear aligner.

iTero Element® Scanner
See your new smile before you begin.

ClinCheck® Software
The digital road map to your new smile.

SmartTrack® Material
Helping you reach your new smile even faster.

SmartForce® Attachments
Make complex movements smooth and predictable.

Vivera® Retainers
Keep the smile you love.

Aligner

Invisalign Clear Aligners
The world’s most advanced clear aligner.

Digital Imaging

iTero Element® Scanner
See your new smile before you begin.

Software

ClinCheck® Software
The digital road map to your new smile.

Material

SmartTrack® Material
Helping you reach your new smile even faster.

Attachments

SmartForce® Attachments
Make complex movements smooth and predictable.

Retainer

Vivera® Retainers
Keep the smile you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are what our clients typically inquire about when it comes to the Invisalign® treatment

What Is Invisalign®?

Having a proper bite and straight teeth is one of the most important steps in preserving your teeth. Crooked teeth trap food in hard to reach areas. Incorrect bite increases the friction between your top and bottom teeth, potentially causing cracks and fractures. Invisalign® is a non-metal approach for straightening your teeth and to help you achieve a more healthy, attractive smile. These almost invisible aligners offered at Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry, are removable as to allow for brushing and flossing during treatment, as well as to allow for the greatest level of patient comfort.

How Does Invisalign® Work?

Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for only you. The trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place. Invisalign® does not use metal brackets and there are no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners every two weeks until your treatment is complete. Best of all, most people will never realize you’re straightening your teeth.

Why Should I Consider Invisalign® Instead Of Braces To Straighten My Teeth?

Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for only you. The trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place. Invisalign® does not use metal brackets and there are no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners every two weeks until your treatment is complete. Best of all, most people will never realize you’re straightening your teeth.

Are Clear Braces As Effective As Traditional Braces?

Clear Braces at Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Yates is excellently trained and experienced with Invisalign® treatments. He will perform precise calibrations of your mouth and teeth to ensure that the clear brace aligners are fitted comfortably, if not perfectly. Dr. Yates will take time to discuss and examine carefully your dental situation and goals to yield results as effective as those obtained through traditional braces. During your initial consultation, Dr. Yates will determine whether you are a candidate.

What Should I Expect from the Invisalign® treatment?

Metal dental braces have long been used as a way of straightening the alignment of the teeth with the use of metal, or sometimes ceramic, brackets, and wires in order to pressure the teeth in the right contour. Dr. Yates will examine you first to see whether you are a candidate for the traditional metal braces.

Unlike traditional braces,

Invisalign® trays are easily removable by the patient.
This allows for easier cleaning and the removal of food from in between your teeth hence preventing tooth decay.
Patients with clear braces can easily enjoy foods such as popcorn that is off-limits for those wearing traditional metal braces.
Invisalign® uses clear plastic and looks natural throughout the entire straightening process without using wires and brackets. While barely noticeable to others, you can be comfortable knowing that you can easily remove the tray for a special occasion.
Invisalign® treatment is often more accommodating to busy schedules with less frequent dental visits. You can expect to visit Dr. Yates only every six weeks.

How Are Aligners Made? You'd Be Amazed...

The aligners are made through a combination of our expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology.
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“Always the best dentist experience. Dr. Yates made my smile beautiful! I definitely recommend!”

Anna W

“I have been a patient of Dr. Yates at Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry for about a year. My experience up until today had been for cleanings. When I found out I needed a crown I was initially a bit apprehensive. I don’t know why I was worried. Dr. Yates and his assistant Valerie were fabulous. Dr. Yates really took the time to look at the tooth that needed work and expertly fashioned an impressive crown. He was meticulous in its crafting as well as its fitting and made sure that my bite felt as natural as it had always felt. I walked out of the office feeling like a million bucks.

There is no bull when it comes to Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry. No hard sell for anything. Great Experience!”

Melanie B

” Dr. Yates and his employees have always taken great care of me and my family. They are professional, courteous, and take the utmost care of our dental needs.”

Elizabeth B