Dr. Swan is a Certified Invisalign® Doctor Serving Grand Rapids, MI

Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted without braces.

What is it?

Invisalign braces have also been called clear braces or invisible braces. More precisely, Invisalign is a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to treat with Invisalign.

Why would I want it?

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments. Invisalign is just as effective as if you truly had invisible braces. And you can view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How does it work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move little by little, week by week until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Swan has prescribed. You'll visit Dr. Swan about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. The total treatment time for Invisalign braces averages 9-15 months. The average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case. So the next time you mention getting clear braces, be sure to remind others that they really do exist - as Invisalign braces.

A complimentary consultation with Grand Rapids Invisalign doctor Kathryn Swan can determine if Invisalign is right for you. Please contact us using the form below. We will be in touch soon!