Learn the history of orthodontics and discover how today’s braces and clear aligners create healthier, straighter smiles for patients of all ages.
History of Braces: Ancient Methods to Clear Aligners
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invisalign
Invisalign is a clear tooth aligning treatment produced by Align Technology and first marketed in 1999. It is the most tested system in clear aligners and can be confidently used to improve the alignment of misaligned teeth.
Understanding Palate Expanders
Palate expanders widen the upper palate to make room for improvements in the alignment and appearance of the teeth. It may also help expand the air passage. Find out more about how palate expanders work, how long they are worn and more.
Invisalign Advances Aligner Research
Align Technology, the creators of Invisalign, continuously support both in-house and independent research to continue improving this technology. That’s why our doctors feel confident that Invisalign is the top option when it comes to clear aligners. Request a complimentary Invisalign consult today!
I’m Getting Clear Aligners — Why Do I Still Need Check-ups?
One of the advantages of using clear aligners for orthodontics over traditional braces is that you need fewer check-ups. So when are checkups needed with clear aligners? Our dentists provide the answer.
Dangerous DIY Dentistry
You change the oil on your car. You remodeled the living room by yourself. You successfully removed that sauce stain from the carpet. And you learned to do it all from instructions videos on the Internet or personal experience. Having so much success with...
Invisalign in the Time of Coronavirus
Part 7 from a series written by an Invisalign user When I became an Invisalign wearer in October of 2019, I was told it was a four-month process, give or take a few weeks. I dutifully wore my aligners, averaging about 21 hours of wear each day. With every check-in at...
Getting Used to Invisalign
Part 5 in an Actual Patient Story About Using Invisalign If you are brand new to wearing Invisalign aligners, and all you want to do is give up, just keep wearing them! — an Invisalign patient The day I received my Invisalign aligners was fairly straightforward. Here...
To Propel or Not to Propel
Choosing Invisalign A patient experience about using clear aligner orthodontics On my first consultation for Invisalign, my dentist mentioned the Propel procedure as a means of speeding up the orthodontic treatment time. I had never heard of it before, so my ears...
Invisalign – Let’s Do This!
Scanning My Mouth and Designing My Plan An actual patient account about using Invisalign orthodontics As I discussed in the first article, when the shifting of my teeth started to affect the position of my tongue and the feel of my bite, it was time to see if I could...
Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry
When most people think of cosmetic dentistry, they think of expensive procedures that only the rich can afford. They talk themselves out of it because they’re afraid it’s too expensive or vain for the average hard-working citizen. The truth is, cosmetic dentistry is...
Seven Months to Straight Teeth
Invisalign Helps a Yuba City Dentistry Patient Meet a person with a beaming smile and it often makes you smile along with them. Thankfully, the Yuba City Dentistry Group offers many ways to achieve that kind of great smile. One of those ways is with Invisalign...
Amazing Results With Invisalign
Straighten the Teeth Easily at the Yuba City Dentistry Group "This patient had very overly crowded teeth making it difficult to keep her teeth clean. After Invisalign treatment from Yuba City Dentistry Group, she can now floss and easily keep them clean. This will...
Invisalign Day at Yuba City Dentistry Group
Celebrate spring and warmer weather by getting the smile you've always wanted! It's Invisalign day at the Yuba City Dentistry Group! What is Invisalign Day and why is our Yuba City family dentist so excited to tell you about it? Special Invisalign Promotion for Yuba...
Invisalign and Oral Cysts
The Yuba City Dentistry Group prefers to use Invisalign when straightening teeth for our patients. These clear plastic aligners are proven to effectively straighten teeth without the use of traditional braces. Some people have questioned, however, whether Invisalign...
Invisalign at Yuba City Dentistry
Many beneficial advances in the field of dentistry and orthodontics make life significantly easier for patients. One of our favorites is Invisalign clear orthodontic aligners. Invisalign aligners are for people of any age who want to straighten their teeth without...