Grand Rapids Instant Orthodontics
Serving Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, And Surrounding Areas Of Michigan
Would you like to have straighter teeth, but dislike the propect of wearing metal braces for a year or two to accomplish that?
With the invention of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign has broken barriers in the field of orthodontics. Grand Rapids residents are enjoying the obvious advantages of tooth straightening that doesn’t mar their smile.
View a few actual Invisalign success stories
How does Invisalign work?
Teeth are moved into place over a specific time period, which is estimated up front, based on the assumption that you’ll keep all your appointments and wear the aligners every day for at least 22 hours or so.
- Dr. Mulder will first ensure that you have good dental health.
- Then he’ll determine exactly how much movement of which teeth will be needed for you to attain your best tooth alignment.
- He’ll take an impression of your upper and lower teeth, and using his Invisalign technology will plan how many pairs of aligners you’ll need to achieve your best tooth positions.
- The right number of aligners will be made for you, and you’ll wear each one for two weeks.
- At the end of each two weeks, you discard the current set of aligners and start wearing the next set, which picks up where the previous set left off.
Each set applies gentle pressure to move your teeth further toward their alignment goal. Every 6 weeks you’ll have a visit with Dr. Mulder so he can check on your progress. Total treatment times usually fall somewhere between 8 and 18 months.
The aligners can be removed during eating, brushing, and flossing for a comfort unknown to traditional braces wearers. If you have a special occasion, such as a job interview, or getting married, you can remove the aligners for that time period.
Within a matter of months, your teeth will be straighter and your smile more vibrant!
Commonly Asked Invisalign Questions
For Invisalign treatment in the Grand Rapids area, including Traverse City and Holland, MI, call or email the office of Dr. Jerry Mulder. Schedule a free smile evaluation to learn more about this amazing orthodontic advancement.
