Pizza, Popcorn…no Problem! You’ve probably heard from friends with braces that you won’t be able to eat anything. With Invisalign you can eat whatever you want! Unlike traditional metal braces, your Invisalign aligners are removable, which means you can go ahead and eat all the things you love without worrying about breaking a bracket! And you can brush and floss regularly and keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Special night out…go ahead! While it’s important to wear your Invisalign aligners for at least 22 hours each day for them to straighten your teeth, they are removable, so you can occasionally remove your aligners to enjoy that date night, work event, and special occasion!

Invisalign aligners are made using advanced 3D computer imaging technology–that means NO GOOPY IMPRESSIONS! To get started is as simple as taking a digital image of your teeth using our iTero digital scanner. The 3D imaging tool allows us to create your complete treatment plan, from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. Then, a series of clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth–and your teeth only–to move them little by little. Each aligner is worn for a prescribed amount of time before being replaced by the next in the series, until the final position of your teeth is achieved. Drs. Gersch and Dr. Rossignol will determine your Invisalign treatment time based on your specific needs.

We know your time is valuable; Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth with fewer office visits. Since Invisalign aligners are a series of trays, we can schedule your visits further apart, so you may only need to come into the office a few times during the entire course of your treatment.

Invisalign is NOT a consumer product, it is a medical device that requires the watchful eye of an experienced orthodontist! And while other offices or clinics may offer “clear aligner” treatment, they are not providing the same level of care that you will receive at Gersch Orthodontics. Drs. Gersch and Dr. Rossignol are Invisalign VIP Diamond Plus Providers and in the Top 1% Nationwide. They have treated thousands of Invisalign patients, and as board-certified orthodontic specialists they have the extensive training required for complex and comprehensive orthodontic treatment planning. The difference between proper and improper orthodontic treatment is not only the appearance of your smile, but also the stability and longevity of your teeth. Orthodontics is healthcare, do not make your choice lightly!

There are many factors that determine the cost of your Invisalign treatment: the extent of the issues you want corrected, the length of your treatment, and the specific treatment details prescribed by the doctor. Because we are Invisalign VIP Diamond Plus Providers, and treat thousands of Invisalign cases, we can extend special, discount pricing to our patients. So the cost of Invisalign is often the same or less than traditional braces! We also offer flexible payment plans; and if you have dental insurance that covers orthodontic treatment, it likely covers Invisalign treatment as well. Our insurance coordinator can verify the extent of coverage for your treatment and will file your benefit on your behalf.

Gently clean the aligners with cold or warm soapy water. After brushing your teeth, gently brush the inside of the aligners to remove any residual residues that might be in the aligners. However, try to avoid rubbing toothpaste or mouthwash on the aligners as that may cloud or discolor the aligners. Alternatively, you may soak the aligners in a cleaning crystal or tablet solution for about 3-5 minutes. Once this time is up, rinse the aligners and wear them as normal.

Please notify our office if you lose or break an aligner (or an attachment). However, we do recommend that you save your previous aligners as you progress through your series of Invisalign aligner trays. If you lose your current aligner and do not have the next aligner set in the series, you may go back to a previous aligner set to maintain your alignment, until we can see you at the office.