Invisalign

Dr. John Metz is a certified Invisalign provider. He has completed advanced training courses offered by Invisalign and has participated in 3 research studies using the Invisalign system. Dr. Metz will be able to tell you at your initial exam if Invisalign is the right choice for you.
What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces, using a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. You wear each set of clear aligners for about two 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 prescribed by your orthodontist. Your appointments with Dr. Metz will be approximately once every six weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

How does Invisalign work?

Dr. Metz will utilize 3D computer imaging technology to formulate the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position. This imaging technology is then used to design an individualized series of custom-made aligners. The patient wears the aligner for about two weeks while the teeth move incrementally. After two weeks, the current aligner is replaced with the next one until the final position is achieved. Dr. Metz will be able to show you the virtual treatment plan so you can see the final position of your teeth after treatment.

How often will I have to wear my aligners?

Invisalign only works while you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended that you wear your aligners full-time; at least 20 hours per day except to eat, brush, and floss your teeth.