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Invisalign at The Office of Dr. Douglas J. Knight

Invisalign

Invisalign is the #1 doctor-recommended clear aligner brand in the world.

The Invisalign System at Tacoma

Who can wear Invisalign aligners you might wonder?

Invisalign aligners can treat kids, teens, and adults.  When it comes to getting the smile and bite you want, it’s never too late to get started with Invisalign treatment.

Kids: With Invisalign First, kids ages 6 and up can geta confident new smile with less pain than traditional braces    and improved oral health care habits.

Teens: Even with their busy schedule, teens can get the new smile they want up to 5 months faster   and with more comfort than traditional braces.    

Adults:  You can start to see results in as little as 6 months   with the aligner treatment that us more comfortable than braces.

Invisalign aligners can treat all kinds of smiles. From slight shifts to big moves, Invisalign is made for all types of smiles:

Before And After: Actual patient of Dr. Knight with 18 months of Invisalign treatment

  • Deep Bite
  • Cross Bite
  • Orthodontic Treatment
  • Management of multiple adjacent asymmetric intruded teeth
  • Full Face Orthodontics | Jaw, or "underbite" as it is commonly known, was traditionally treated at the end of facial growth

    Invisalign aligners compared to braces

    Compared to traditional wires and brackets, the benefits of Invisalign treatment are clear.

      Invisalign Clear Aligners  Braces 
    Personalized plans with doctor-directed care  Yes  Yes 
    Covered by many insurances  Yes  Yes 
    Less painful vi and more comfortable  Yes  No 
    Results in as little as 6 months  Yes  Yes 
    Fewer visits to the doctor’s office vii  FOR SURE!!  No 
    Fewer emergency visits viii  YES!!  No 
    Removable for eating, brushing & flossing  Yes  No 
    Better oral hygiene during treatment ix  YES, great for Teenagers  No 
    Virtually invisible  Yes  No 
    Progress can be tracked with My Invisalign App  Yes  No 

     

    Dr. Knight treating patients with Invisalign

    Dr. Knight

    Does Dr. Knight have a lot of experience treating patients with Invisalign?  Absolutely!! Dr. Knight personally details everything about your Invisalign sequence of aligners to achieve ideal results.  He has treated thousands of cases and is a Blue Diamond Plus Invisalign provider, a distinction that is only given to the top 1% of doctors in the world that use Invisalign aligners.

    Common Questions about Invisalign Aligners

    Whether you’re curious about cost, comfort or how long your treatment will take, we have those answers.
    • How Much does Invisalign treatment cost?
    • How long does Invisalign treatment take?
    • How will Invisalign treatment straighten my teeth?

    What the Research Says

    • Based on a global survey of 1,786 doctors (dentists and orthodontists who use clear aligners) by IQVIA in NA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Data on File at Align Technology, as of June 30, 2022.
    • In a pain score of 1-9, 1 being extremely painful and 9 not at all painful, Invisalign teenager patients (age 13-18 n=106) rated pain score of 6.5 vs traditional metal braces teenager patients (age 13-18 n=141) rated pain score of 5.1. Data on file at Align Technology, as of December 28, 2022.
    • Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding and spacing up to 6mm, and overjet and overbite up to 6mm and assuming one week wear), treatment times vary depending on Invisalign product type, wear time, case complexity and must be determined by your doctor. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020. Additional Info: Data based on total 1,236,123 primary orders accepted in Jan 2018- June 2020 globally. Product types included Invisalign Express, Go, Lite and Moderate products. 
    • Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang, Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808
    • Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding and spacing up to 6mm, and overjet and overbite up to 6mm and assuming one week wear), treatment times vary depending on Invisalign product type, wear time, case complexity and must be determined by your doctor. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020. Additional Info: Data based on total 1,236,123 primary orders accepted in Jan 2018- June 2020 globally. Product types included Invisalign Express, Go, Lite and Moderate products.
    • In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.
    • Buschang et al; Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthod 1 May 2014; 84 (3): 391–396. Borda et al; Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in a teenage population with mild malocclusions. Angle Orthod 1 July 2020; 90 (4): 485–490.
    • Data on File at Align Technology, as of July 12 2017: *Based on a global claims survey by Actionable Research of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the following question: In what percent of cases do patients require an emergency visit? (Global respondents N= 898)
    • When compared to patients in treatment with braces.