Have you heard about Invisalign? It is the latest procedure to hit the dental world.  This treatment system of removable, clear teeth aligners which is an alternative to the cumbersome braces made of metal.  This process is created by Align Technology of Santa Clara, California and has been used by over 730,000 patients since April 2008. There are many advantages to using this particular treatment, and the main reason that this treatment is so in demand is because of the cosmetic issue as the treatment is transparent completely and more hard to detect than other traditional methods of bracing in the Massachusetts area.

So where would you go in Massachusetts for the Invisalign product? There are many dentists that carry the Invisalign product including Rebecca Paglia at Align Dental Associates located in Boston, MA or Click and Meola located in Brookline, Ma. Chase and Chavez located in Chestnut Hill and R. Scott Smith located in Springfield. Here are some other dentists that offer Invisalign: Blau Petrosino & Samadani located in Cambridge, Daniel Varallo in Hyannis, and Robert Baarsvik in North Dartmouth, Bebrin & Cugine located in Gloucester and Corben & Malhotra located in Salem.

The above list is a short list and by no means a complete listing of dentists and oral surgeons that offer the Invisalign product in Massachusetts. Let’s talk a little more about what Invisalign is and how it works. This type of dental appliance avoids the problems of fixed dental braces and this includes effects on the tissues and gums of the patients in question. These need to be removed before having the teeth checked, drinking, eating, and cleaning the teeth. They also are a faster alternative to the traditional bracing system. This system does have its disadvantages however.

The main disadvantage is the fact that these are not fixed as traditional metal braces are and depend on the patient’s commitment to wearing the system at least 20 hours a day for results.  It can also be more expensive than traditional braces. The treatment begins with photographs of the patient’s teeth along with dental impressions and x-rays and the average treatment time for this system can range up to one year. This can include 13 sets of Invisalign products to wear during the time of treatment. If you are interested in an Invisalign treatment, speak to your local Massachusetts dentist.

Let’s talk about the cost for this treatment. An average treatment for Invisalign can run anywhere from $3,500 to over $5,000 for the treatment. So while it may be a bit pricey, there are many advantages to using this system as opposed to using the traditional bracing methods that are used for straightening teeth in Massachusetts. Your dentist can give you a price that would be current and would depend upon your situation. He or she will be able to sit down with you and discuss all your options when it comes to the Invisalign system and what steps to take next in order to proceed with the Invisalign system.