Invisalign® provides all the benefits of orthodontic treatment without the appearance of braces. Nearly invisable, this treatment uses multiple clear aligners, which are custom-made to provide the same results as braces, while also providing the cosmetic benefit and the ability to remove the aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss.

During your initial visit with Dr. Mahaffey, you'll discuss the issues you have with your teeth and what kind of results you would like to see. If Dr. Mahaffey decides your situation is suitable for Invisalign® treatment, a treatment plan will be mapped out with your goals in mind. Then, impressions and pictures of your teeth will be taken for digitization purposes.

The impressions of your teeth will be digitized in order for Dr. Mahaffey to work with a computerized 3-D image of your teeth. Then, he will plan your tooth movements throughout your entire treatment timeline. You'll be able to see a virtual representation of your teeth before, during, and after completion of the Invisalign® process so you can see what your smile should look like when you're done with treatment.

From Dr. Mahaffey's treatment plan, customized aligners are created with advanced technology for you to wear at each stage of your treatment. While the number of aligners varies for each individual situation, a full set of treatment typically includes 20-30 aligners per arch.

You should wear your aligners at all times, with the exception of eating and drinking, in order to complete your treatment in the timeline determined by Dr. Mahaffey. You'll come in for occasional checkups, to monitor your progress and to receive your next set of aligners. During the entire treatment process, you'll be able to watch your teeth gradually moving into place. Your smile will, little by little, move into something you'd like to show off. The people around you will be sure to notice your new-found confidence.

For more information on Invisalign®, visit www.invisalign.com. We also offer Invisalign Teen®.