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Have you been told you are not a candidate for Invisalign?

Dr. Gary Reichhold — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:59:45 +0000

If you have been told that you are not a candidate for Invisalign, even after asking for this treatment option, then you should get a second opinion. This should be from an orthodontist who has a significant amount of experience with Invisalign. The reason is simple. Many cases can in fact be treated with Invisalign.

So why are patients still being told that they can’t use Invisalign and must instead wear full braces for their entire treatment? The most likely reason is that many orthodontists simply lack experience with Invisalign. Invisalign was developed in the late 1990’s and was not readily available and in use until the early 2000’s. Thus there are thousands of orthodontists out there with many years of experience using braces, but Invisalign is still relatively new to many of them. Due to this lack of experience with Invisalign, many orthodontists believe full braces are easier to use and better for the patient in the long run.

The reality is that this simply is not true. Teeth can be moved effectively with either braces or Invisalign aligners. The main difference is that braces can both “push” and “pull” teeth by means of the archwires that run through them. This is because the braces are firmly attached to the teeth. Invisalign aligners on the other hand can “push” teeth quite effectively, but since they are removable appliances, there isn’t the ability to “pull” teeth into their desired positions. This can create some limitations with Invisalign when there are more complex tooth movements involved.

However, orthodontists have the ability to mix and match when it comes to the more difficult cases. Braces can certainly be placed on some teeth for a relatively short period of time to achieve the more difficult movements, and then the patient can be switched over to Invisalign to complete their treatment. We do this routinely in our practice and we have found that our patients are happier to wear braces on a few teeth for a few months and Invisalign aligners the rest of the time, as opposed to wearing braces for the full period of treatment.

Finally, it’s important to note that Invisalign may not be for everyone. It is an orthodontic treatment modality that is compliance driven and obviously the aligners must be worn consistently as instructed by the orthodontist to achieve the desired results. Therefore, the only patients that should not be treated with Invisalign are those who question their ability to wear the aligners 20 to 22 hours every day.

Remember, if you are interested in orthodontic treatment and you’re motivated to get that great smile that you’ve always wanted, Invisalign may very well be an option for you. Simply click on the link below to find a well-qualified orthodontist with experience using Invisalign near you!

By Gary Reichhold, DDS

http://www.invisalign.com/

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Invisalign – Straight talk about crooked teeth.

Dr. Gary Reichhold — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 06:00:01 +0000

Did you know that straighter teeth can also affect your overall health? Invisalign is the clear way to straighten teeth without braces, using aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want. Many of our adult patients have never considered traditional braces but are now happily and comfortably improving their smiles with the Invisalign system. Invisalign Treatment What is Invisalign?

Clear way to straighten your teeth without braces.
Series of clear, removable, custom-made Aligners.
Uses no metal wires or brackets.
Custom-made for comfort.

How does Invisalign work?

Wear each set of Aligners for about two weeks.
Remove only to eat, drink, brush and floss.
Your teeth will move gradually each week.
Visit us every 8-10 weeks.
Total treatment time averages 6-15 months.
Average number of Aligners is between 18 and 30.

Why choose us for your Invisalign treatment? Many doctors offer Invisalign treatment. Why not have yours done by the certified experts? Dr. Tanner and Dr. Reichhold have more experience with Invisalign than any other dentist or orthodontist in central Contra Costa County. In fact, Dr. Tanner and Dr. Reichhold are recognized as Invisalign® Elite Premier Providers. This means that they are in the top 1% of all providers in North America based upon experience and the number of cases treated! Dr. Tanner and Dr. Reichhold are Elite providers of Invisalign and are constantly updating their knowledge of the Invisalign system. They can take on the most challenging cases with Invisalign even when patients have been told that they are not candidates for Invisalign. If you have had orthodontic treatment in the past and have had some relapse, but do not want braces again, you likely are a great candidate for Invisalign treatment as well. Invisalign is the best way to transform your smile without interfering with your day-to-day life!

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Facebook Contest for Reichhold Orthodontics in Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Clayton area

Dr. Gary Reichhold — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:30:41 +0000

Contest runs thru May 31, 2013

Win an iPad mini!!!

We are looking to expand our

Facebook Family and

we need your help!

*Our goal is to have 1000+ fans by May 31^st

We have 230 raving fans and we can’t wait to have you join our Facebook Family too. Best of all, one lucky Facebook fan wins an iPad mini!

Entering the contest is simple. Go to our Facebook page by scanning the QR code below. You also can use one of our office iPads at your next visit and go to our Facebook page to “like us”. Please let us know in person or via e-mail that you are a fan and we will enter your name in the drawing.

We will be selecting the winner

on June 1^st!

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