INVISALIGN: THEN & NOW:   Dr. Michael Bubon & Associates
Certified Invisalign Orthodontists

What started as a novel but most likely an impractical idea: moving teeth using plastic retainers, has developed into one of the largest and most dynamic orthodontic businesses in the world: “Align Technology”.

More than a decade ago, a California college student majoring in computer science, discovered that, if his teeth relapsed because he failed to wear the clear plastic retainer his orthodontist had made for him, he could actually re-straighten his teeth if he began wearing his retainer again. This gave him the idea of combining modern computer technology with orthodontic science to potentially eliminate the need for braces to straighten teeth. Thus, “Invisalign” was born!

While Invisalign aligners or what some call “Invisalign Braces” initially had limited clinical application, [it could only straighten teeth that were mildly crowded], it has since become a common way for adults and teenagers alike to have their teeth straightened. Only severely crowded cases are not able to be straightened with Invisalign technology.

WHAT EXACTLY IS INVISALIGN?

Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that orthodontists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.  Only dentists who meet the proficiency requirements established by Invisaling corporation are allowed to use Invisalign technology to straighten teeth.

Dr. Michael Bubon & Associates are certified Invisalign® Providers having taken the prescribed continuing educational courses to handle even difficult Invisalign orthodontic cases. Initially, "Invisalign" was not intended for complicated cases, but with improvements in computer technology, these "clear braces" are able to do so much more!  And the future looks even more promising.  "Invisalign" corporation is constantly making improvements to their products to help straighten teeth faster and at less cost!

For more about Invisalign from Milwaukee Orthodontist Dr. Bubon see our other articles in the Invisalign menu on the left side of this page.