Dr. Ruintan is a general dentist who is a certified and trained Invisalign specialist, and is an Invisalign ™ 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 types 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.

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.


Invisalign Q's & A's:

Q: Is Invisalign effective?
A: 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.
Q: How often will I have to wear my aligners?
A: 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.
Q: How long does Invisalign take?
A: 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.
Q: How much does Invisalign cost?
A: 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.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Call an Invisalign-trained and certified doctor - like Dr. Ruintan, and make an
    appointment for your Invisalign consultation.