Dr. Murphy recently sat down with a current patient to discuss Invisalign. To view the video of their conversation, click here.

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Invisalign Express is now available at SmilesRForever! Like traditional Invisalign, Express uses virtually invisible aligners to straighten your teeth. However, because Express treats more minor crowding than traditional Invisalign, treatment time is generally shortened and cost is reduced.

Invisalign Express is perfect for you if your smile requires minor orthodontic improvements. Situations where Invisalign Express might be utilized include:

"I'd like to have these two teeth fixed before my wedding in five months."

"I don't want to live with crowded bottom teeth any longer."

"I just want to fix the gap between my teeth."

If you've been contemplating orthodontic treatment but are concerned about time commitments or cost, consider the benefits and convenience of virtually invisible orthodontics. Ask your SmilesRForever dentist if Invisalign Express is right for you.

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Drs. Blattner, Murphy, and Heberer have all completed the required continuing education courses to receive Invisalign Certification I. As of September 23, 2004, Dr. Murphy has completed additional continuing education to receive Invisalign Certification II.

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What are our current patients saying about their Invisalign and orthodontic care?

Karl, switching from traditional braces, said, "Inivisaligns are much more comfortable compared to my braces. They do a great job and are much easier to wear, and cleaning my teeth is a breeze."

Jeff, a high school teenager who watched his sister have braces, opted to consider only Invisalign or live with crooked teeth: "I love the fact no one can tell I'm straightening my teeth. Invisaligners are invisible!"

"It is so easy!"

"I was a little sore at first but now I don't even notice them."

"This is a lot easier than when I wore braces as a kid."

"I love what they are doing for my smile."

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Over the weekend of September 12th, 2003, Dr. Michael Murphy, Dr. John Blattner, and their respective dental assistants attended a rigorous two day Invisalign certification seminar at the Frontenac Hilton. Several weeks later, Dr. Dwight Heberer attended the same seminar over the weekend of February 27th, 2004.

Invisalign is the newest way to produce orthodontic-like teeth straightening without the use of traditional fixed brackets and metal wires; this revolutionary orthodontic treatment is sure to begin a new chapter in SmilesRForever's commitment to superior, patient-friendly dentistry. Consisting of a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners, the "invisible braces" process allows you to remove your aligners during brushing and flossing, as well as mealtimes: Don't hold back; there's no need to alter your diet to straighten your teeth!

Gone are the days of mouth-irritating metals. Each custom-made aligner fits snugly to your smile and is made of a sturdy, plastic-like material that reduces the chance of rawness or abrasions. Also diminished is the traditional orthodontic "shock" generally present for the first few days following treatment; with Invisalign, some patients report experiencing slight initial tenderness, while others report no sensitivity at all.

Most importantly, Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, affording you the opportunity to enhance both the beauty and strength of your smile without the sometimes distracting presence of brackets and metal wires. Backed by both clinical research and the thousands of nationwide dental practices that have discovered the effectiveness of the Invisalign process, this new advancement in orthodontic care offers the same strength and effectiveness as traditional orthodontics while eliminating many of the hassles.

Getting started has never been easier! Upon an initial examination, Dr. Murphy, Blattner, Heberer, or Foley will determine if Invisalign is right for you. After compiling a treatment plan, impressions of your teeth will be taken, both of which will be sent to an Invisalign lab. Using the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, the lab will carefully translate Dr. Murphy, Blattner, Heberer, or Foley's instructions into a series of precisely customized aligners. You'll wear each set of aligners for approximately two weeks, gradually - week by week, millimeter by millimeter - until you've achieved the intended result: straighter teeth. Generally, you'll visit us no more often than you would with traditional braces and the length of treatment is about the same.

Everyone at our practice is incredibly excited with the Invisalign method of straightening teeth. Call, email, or write us today to learn more about how Invisalign can beautify your smile. To learn more right now, visit www.invisalign.com.

Disclaimer: Patient's statements are unscripted expressions of their enthusiastic feelings, thoughts, and experiences about SmilesRForever services. Your response to care may be the same, even better, or less so. We are not guaranteeing your perceived response to our care. We are general dentists that provide a wide range of services, but have no specialty license in an ADA-recognized specialty area.