A convenient and nonintrusive method of teeth straightening, Invisalign provides an effective alternative to traditional braces. The procedure uses a series of removable aligners that are custom-fitted for each patient. Aligner trays are made of smooth, clear plastic that gently shift teeth as they are worn. New aligners are inserted every two weeks, and treatment time typically ranges from one to two years. The method effectively shifts teeth with no attached metal or wires to cause inconvenient or painful mouth abrasions.

1. INVISALIGN TEETH
STRAIGHTENING
By Dr. Wallace Lee Walker

2. Introduction
 A convenient and nonintrusive method of teeth
straightening, Invisalign provides an effective
alternative to traditional braces. The procedure
uses a series of removable aligners that are
custom-fitted for each patient. Aligner trays are
made of smooth, clear plastic that gently shift
teeth as they are worn. New aligners are
inserted every two weeks, and treatment time
typically ranges from one to two years. The
method effectively shifts teeth with no attached
metal or wires to cause inconvenient or painful
mouth abrasions.

3. Invisalign vs Braces
 Achieving benefits similar to braces, Invisalign
results can often be seen much sooner, thanks
to the absence of metal brackets or wires. For
the most effective and timely results, aligners
should only be removed to eat, drink, brush,
and floss.

4. About the Author
 Wallace Lee Walker, DDS, has been with Park
Dental Service since 2009. Dr. Wallace Lee
Walker’s private practice offers a full range of
dental services, including cosmetic, implants,
prosthodontics, and orthodontic procedures.