Invisalign Info

Invisible Braces for Adults and Teens in Forest Grove and Hillsboro, OR

Since Invisalign is nearly invisible, you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Dr. Darcy Cruikshank and Dr. Lauren Weber are certified Invisalign treatment providers. They have treated many cases with this leading edge appliance system.

Invisalign –  A “braceless” alternative to traditional metal braces!

Have you ever wished for a straighter, healthier smile, but not looked forward to all the metal wires and bands that often go along with braces? At Cruikshank & Weber Orthodontics we can make your dream of having a new smile come to life. Dr. Cruikshank and Dr. Weber are certified Invisalign orthodontists, giving patients a “clearly” effective and incredibly comfortable way to wear braces! To learn more about Invisalign and find out if you are a candidate or your child is a candidate for Invisalign Teen, contact our office today to schedule your complimentary Invisalign evaluation.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign uses a series of customized, clear aligners to straighten you teeth. Thousands of orthodontists in the United States and Canada use Invisalign to accurately and effectively treat their patients. Invisalign aligners are:

  • Virtually invisible – Invisalign aligners cannot be seen while you are wearing them! Friends, family members and co-workers may never even know you are in orthodontic treatment, unless of course you tell them!
  • Comfortable to wear – The aligners are made from a special plastic that has smooth, rounded edges so they won’t irritate your mouth and tissues like traditional braces often can.
  • Customized just for you – Your Invisalign aligners are customized to fit your mouth. Our digital intraoral scanner uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to replicate an exact impression of your mouth and teeth. Invisalign then customize fabricates a series of aligners to fit your teeth, over time moving them into their proper positions.
  • Removable –Unlike traditional metal braces, you can remove your aligners to eat, drink, brush your teeth, floss and for special occasions. There’s no need to change your lifestyle with Invisalign!
  • Effective – You will begin to notice a significant difference in your smile even before your treatment is complete!

Why Consider Invisalign

  • With Invisalign you can have a straighter, healthier smile without all the noticeable wires and brackets of traditional braces.
  • Invisalign aligners are removable making it easy for you to enjoy the foods you love without worrying about breaking or bending your brackets and wires. You can also remove your Invisalign aligners to brush and floss regularly.
  • You don’t need to change anything about your current lifestyle! With Invisalign you can continue participating in day-to-day activities without changing a thing. Invisalign is great for professionals, athletes, brides, and parents.
  • Office visits and checkups are easy, quick, and painless. In most cases, fewer appointments are required throughout treatment.

How Does Invisalign Work?

When you begin your Invisalign treatment you will receive several sets of custom fit aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for only one week. Each week you can switch into your next set of aligners to continue straightening your teeth. Over time you will notice changes in the alignment of your teeth and in just a few months you will have a straighter, healthier smile!