Hear about Invisalign and Suresmile from Doctor Scanlan

Invisalign is a precise method of aligning your teeth without the use of wires or brackets.

Once I diagnose your orthodontic condition I will give you a treatment plan. This plan will address your concerns, not just the orthodontic problem. Sometimes those concerns the fear of having to wear braces for an extended period of time. Invisalign offers an alternative to wearing traditional braces; something that you should consider whether you are 8 or 80 years old.

It is not always the case that Invisalign is right for you, but in most cases your time in braces can be dramatically reduced with the use of Invisalign for at least a portion of your orthodontic journey. Being innovative is something that we pride ourselves on at TS Orthodontics. By joining technology like Invisalign and Suresmile we can make your time in orthodontic treatment as enjoyable as possible and providing a result that will leave you smiling for a lifetime.

In my next blog, I will give an in depth description of how Invisalign works here at TS Orthodontics.

Sincerely,

Dr. Scanlan

The Ups and the Downs of Invisalign

What makes adults and teens discouraged to start working on a perfect smile?

Wearing braces! This is what draws people to using an appliance like Invisalign. Invisalign does have its draw-backs. You have you wear a clear aligner nearing 24 hours a day, but the appeal is that invisalign can be removed for cleaning, eating, public speaking etc. . . So how do you make a decision?

Doctor Scanlan is a big advocate for Invisalign, but also aware of the clinical down sides. So here is the scoop. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that slowly move your teeth into the proper position. The down side? The aligners are not predictable all the time. In fact, a recent article published in the American Journal of Orthodontics concluded that Invisalign delivers its reported results only 40% of the time. This means that 3 out of 5 times the result your Orthodontists wanted cannot be achieved! So why does Dr. Scanlan still think Invisalign is a great tool? What is the alternative? No treatment? Braces? How about Invisalign for the first part of your treatment and completing your treatment in braces? This means a shorter duration of wearing braces which is something to smile about.

How do we know what decision is right?

Over the next few weeks Dr. Scanlan will be sharing his thoughts on Invisalign and explaining his philosophy of Invisalign first followed by a short course of braces using Suresmile to complete your perfect smile.

Doctor Scanlan will answer the questions asked. Feel free to post a question on TS Orthodontic's Facebook or Twitter.

Stay tuned......

Modern Day Orthodontics

This is a nice video showing you exactly how braces can be done, how effectively your treatment can be carried out, and how quickly you can acheive the beautiful smile you deserve.

Mom and Dad........ Braces have changed

What are we looking for when we need braces?

When polled, the public wants results which are esthetics, quality driven, and cost effective. Esthetics and quality are something that Dr. Scanlan puts at the forefront of his treatment philosophy. Cost is equally important and Dr. Scanlan recognizes this. See Dr. Scanlan's previous blog which explains how this technology could actually costs your family less.

At TS Orthodontics, you or your child will experience and benefit from the latest orthodontic technology giving results which will leave you smiling.

How is Dr. Scanlan's treatment different?

You probably have a friend or family member who has had braces. Remember when they used to go in every month to get their braces "tightened"? What the orthodontist was actually doing was removing the wires and manually placing different bends in them to get the teeth to move in different directions. Sometimes the bends over-corrected; sometimes they under-corrected, and this is why treatment took so long. Conventional treatment actually moved teeth more than they needed to move, in directions that were not intended. Much of traditional treatment by the orthodontist was correcting side-effects caused by treatment itself!

Dr Scanlan uses a system called Suresmile that reduces the need for so many appointments and delivers a level of care to you or your child never seen before. With Suresmile, we will take a scan of your teeth a few months after getting your braces. A computer will build a 3-D model from this scan allowing Dr. Scanlan to analyze the movement your teeth need and apply those movements. This is only where the magic begins! Dr. Scanlan will also analyze movement that should be avoided and those movements can be minimized or completely prevented. Dr. Scanlan will decide where each tooth needs to be and give you the best smile possible and a healthy bite that lasts.

Your computer designed wire which Dr. Scanlan has created virtually in software is sent to a robot which bends customized wires for your teeth. These wires contain all the necessary bends to get your teeth from where they were when they were scanned to where they need to be for a beautiful smile. The precision of Suresmile helps move your teeth with accuracy. Since your teeth are not over-corrected or under corrected like traditional braces, you'll spend less time in braces..... almost 40% less time on average! Now is that standard of care? Dr. Scanlan says YES!

Over the next few weeks, Dr. Scanlan will be writing about the details of the orthodontic journey you will be on with his team of trained professionals giving you your smile with quality results in never before seen time.

Stay tuned as Dr. Scanlan writes about new approaches to treatment that address your concerns.