Dr. Ruintan is a general dentist who is a certified and trained
Invisalign specialist, and is an Invisialign™ PREMIER PROVIDER. Orthodontics is a specialization
in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Malocclusion is the technical term meaning
"bad bite".
Braces are used for straightening the teeth and correcting the bite.
There are basically two
kinds of braces:
Standard Metal Braces
Titanium alloy is used for metal braces. These type of braces are set-up with or without color brackets.
They may take from 1 to 3 years and costs are from $ 1,200 to $ 10,000.
Non-Invasive Straightening
This is a rather new form of straightening
teeth and it is done with retainers, or "aligners". Results are seen in only 6 months to 1 1/2 years and they are virtually
invisible. Costs are $ 2,000 and up. Dr Ruintan performs only the non-invasive type of Orthodontics Procedure and the method
he uses is Invisalign ™.
Invisalign™
Start smiling more. Choose the nearly invisible way to
straighten your teeth.
Nearly everyone who needs straighter teeth can be treated with Invisalign.
Alone or as part of a combined treatment plan for adults and mature teens. Get the beautiful smile you've always wanted. Invisalign®
is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners.
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The latest technology makes it possible. In both Dental Practices
and clinical research nationwide, Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening teeth.
Thousands of doctors have already been trained and certified with
Invisalign, and these certified doctors treat using Invisalign. Upon examination, Dr. Ruintan decides if Invisalign is right
for you. He will write a treatment plan, and take an impression of your teeth, which will be submitted, to Invisalign. Using
the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, Invisalign translates Dr. Ruintan's Instructions into a series of precisely
customized aligners. Each set is worn about two weeks, moving your teeth gradually - week by week, millimeter by millimeter
until you've achieved the intended result. Benefits: No wires and brackets . . . Invisalign is comfortable. Because it's removable,
eating, brushing, and flossing is no problem.
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Thousands of doctors are treating patients with Invisalign. It works
on a wide range of people whose teeth are too crowded, or have spaces between them, as well as for those whose teeth may have
shifted after having worn braces in their youth.
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How often will I have to wear my aligners?
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Invisalign only works while you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended
that your wear your aligners full-time, day and night, except to eat.
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How long does Invisalign take?
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The duration of treatment depends on the severity of your case,
which determines the number of aligners you need. The average is 12 months, but your doctor can determine the length of your
treatment.
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How much does Invisalign cost?
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The cost is based on the complexity of your case and the length
of treatment. Many doctors charge the same for Invisalign as they do for traditional braces. Also if your dental insurance
plan covers traditional braces, it will typically cover Invisalign to the same extent.
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Call an Invisalign-trained and certified doctor - like Dr.
Ruintan, and make an appointment for your Invisalign consultation.
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