Straight Smile Centres Wins 2018 Vancouver Consumer Choice Award
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All About Invisalign
Read our BC Invisalign Blog for information about Invisalign and treatment planning tips and advice.
Protecting Your Oral Health With Invisalign
It can be a struggle to maintain good oral health if you have crowded and crooked teeth. Straightening your teeth with Invisalign can help protect your oral health in the long-term.
How will wearing Invisalign affect my daily life?
One of the primary benefits of choosing Invisalign as your orthodontic treatment is that Invisalign has very little impact on your day-to-day routines at home, work or play! That's why our dentists recommend it as an ideal alternative to traditional braces.
Invisalign® for All Ages: How Teens & Adults Can Benefit
Invisalign clear aligners are a convenient and discreet alternative to traditional braces, making Invisalign the ideal orthodontic treatment for helping adults and teens to achieve a straighter smile.
Can others tell that I’m wearing Invisalign® ?
Compared to traditional metal braces, one of the 'clear' advantages of Invisalign aligners is that they're transparent making it much less obvious to tell if you're wearing them. Here, our dentists explain.
How many hours do you have to wear Invisalign?
Following your dentist's instructions is key to the success of your Invisalign treatment. Here's a little about how many hours you should wear your clears aligners and why.
What does it feel like to wear Invisalign aligners?
Comfort is likely to be a big part of your decision making process when you're considering the various treatment options available to straighten your teeth. Here's a little from our dentist on how it feels to wear an Invisalign clear aligner.
All About The Trays: What’s the deal with Invisalign®?
Invisalign uses clear custom aligners, or trays, to straighten your teeth. Here, our dentists fill you in on how the trays work.
The iTero Scanner For Invisalign: What It Is & How It Helps
The iTero scanner is an innovative dental technology that allows dentists to capture enhanced 3-D dental images of a patient's mouth. Here, our dentists explain what it is and how it helps you get the most out of Invisalign.
Will wearing an Invisalign aligner give me a lisp?
Patients often wonder if wearing Invisalign can cause them to lisp. Here, our Surrey orthodontists explain how and why your clear aligners may impact the way you talk at the beginning of treatment.
Does Invisalign Really Work?
Think you may need braces and are wondering if Invisalign is a good option? The straight answer to your questions is, yes. Here, our dentists explain why.
Invisalign for the Busy Teen
Invisalign is a convenient orthodontic treatment for busy teens who don’t want the hassle of dealing with traditional metal braces.
Speaking with Invisalign
As with any orthodontic treatment, Invisalign patients will face a few challenges as they become accustomed to their appliances. Here are some tips for getting used to speaking with Invisalign.
Invisalign Aesthetics
One of Invisalign's most well-known benefits is that the aligners are nearly invisible when worn! Here’s how Invisalign can have a positive impact in your life.
How Long Will Invisalign Treatment Take?
The Invisalign treatment process will vary from person to person, depending on a number of factors. Here’s what might affect it.
Get Faster Results with Invisalign SmartTrack
We are excited to tell you about Invisalign’s new SmartTrack aligner material, which provides a more gentle constant force and improve control of tooth movements.
Invisalign Success Stories: Jenn
Check out this Invisalign clear aligner success story featuring Jenn, a mother, an athlete and a business owner who straightened her smile with Invisalign®.
Try Our Invisalign Weekly Cost Calculator
Try our handy Invisalign Cost Calculator to figure out exactly how much Invisalign will cost you.
Invisalign Success Story: Sandra
In this Invisalign Success Story, Sandra, a busy mom with her own business, talks about life before and after Invisalign.
How Treatment Compliance Affects the Cost of Invisalign
Staying compliant to the treatment schedule your orthodontist sets out for you at the outset can save you a lot of time – and money.
How Long Will Invisalign Take?
The duration of the Invisalign treatment process will vary from person to person, depending on a variety of factors. Here’s what might affect it.
Does Invisalign Treatment Hurt?
Invisalign treatment is one of the most comfortable forms of orthodontic treatment, but there will be times during treatment when you will experience soreness. Here’s what to expect!
Eating with Invisalign
While there are no dietary restrictions with Invisalign, there are a few factors you should take into considering when eating during your treatment.
Invisalign Success Stories: Vicki
This Invisalign success story features Vicky, a mother and working professional who straightened her smile with Invisalign after her teeth shifted out of position.
Social Considerations: Braces vs. Invisalign
There are a lot of social benefits to Invisalign aligners over braces, but as with any orthodontic treatment, there are some adjustments you’ll have to make in social settings.
Invisalign Results: Case Studies
Wondering if Invisalign can fix your misalignment? Here are some case studies that show what Invisalign can do.
Stageable Eruption Tabs for Invisalign Teen
You don’t have to wait until your teen's adult teeth have grown in completely to get Invisalign. Invisalign Teen has eruption tabs that adjust to your teen’s changing smile, so you can get started with treatment on your timetable.
The Benefits of Removable Aligners
One of Invisalign’s main benefits is that the aligners are removable! This can be helpful in patients’ daily lives in a several of ways.
How Does Invisalign Move My Teeth?
Invisalign is a series of clear plastic aligners that are used to straighten teeth. If you’re wondering just how this innovative orthodontic treatment option works, read on!
Invisalign Review Series: Part 4
Invisalign is a great choice for adults, too! In this video, an business traveller and professional singer explains how Invisalign allows her to achieve a straighter smile, without disrupting her social and professional life.