Invisalign

Invisalign is an advanced orthodontic treatment that uses special, transparent aligners to gradually straighten the teeth into better alignment. The trays are manufactured using advanced computer technology after your teeth have been mapped in great detail. Each tray is numbered, with the first aligner tray closely matching your pre-treatment smile and each set becoming gradually straighter. With the application of each new aligner tray, individual teeth are nudged and rotated into better alignment. Following your treatment, you will be given a special retainer to maintain your results, which can be worn at night. 

Beyond delivering proven cosmetic results, the clear aligner can address jaw pain that results from poor teeth alignment (malocclusion). If you suffer from jaw discomfort or other jaw-related conditions, ask Dr. Nordhus about the benefits of undergoing orthodontic treatments.

Age is not a barrier to candidacy for Invisalign. Invisalign treatments can be enjoyed at any age. Many of our patients who undergo this cosmetic treatment are teenagers or senior citizens. 

To schedule your appointment at our Wichita dental practice, contact our staff online or call (316) 721-6730.

Once you have been found to be a candidate for Invisalign treatments, Dr. Nordhus will schedule a time for you to visit our Wichita dental practice. During your first visit, we will take a mold of your smile using digital iTero scan, instead of traditional gooey impressions. From this, your custom clear aligners can be manufactured. After a few weeks, your aligner trays will arrive at our office.

Dr. Nordhus will give you advice on how to place and use the orthodontic treatment. Periodic visits to our office will be made to check up on your progress. It is important that patients adhere to the 22-hour compliance rule while maintaining good oral hygiene habits. Failure to wear the trays for 22 hours a day may result in poor cosmetic outcomes.

Side effects are rare. Some patients may experience slight discomfort in the hours after placing a new aligner tray. To avoid unnecessary discomfort, we recommend placing new trays before bed so you can sleep off the feeling of oral pressure. 

When you have completed your orthodontic treatment, you will be given a custom retainer that should be worn every night. The best way to maintain your cosmetic results is to schedule twice-a-year visits to our dental practice while maintaining good oral hygiene habits and brushing regularly.

Under the professional guidance of Dr. Nordhus, clear aligner treatments are completely safe. We highly discourage patients from using DIY or mail-order orthodontic treatments, which do not come with the benefit of oversight from a trained dentist.