5 Cool Facts About Invisalign You Probably Didn’t Know
Fact #1 - The inventor of the Invisalign® system had metal braces. As a student at Stanford, Zia Chishti had his braces removed and got a retainer. That’s when it occurred to him that a series of retainers could do the same work as metal braces, but with the benefit of being removable. Within just a few years Chishti found partners, designed the system, and had the interest of some major businesses. In 1997, Align Technologies was formed and Invisalign launched.
Fact #2 - Invisalign braces are designed specifically for you. One of the most important aspects of the Invisalign system is that it uses cutting-edge technology to design each aligner for each patient. The system uses impressions and 3-D modeling to create a series of aligners throughout the treatment to gently align your teeth.
Fact #3- Over 1,000,000 patients worldwide have been treated with Invisalign, and the number is increasing on a daily basis.
Fact #4- You are required to wear Invisalign aligners for between 20 and 22 hours every day. Desired results cannot be achieved when the aligners are not worn for the specified amount of time.
Fact #5- Invisalign is popular among celebrities. Just a few of the stars who have used Invisalign are:
- Eva Longoria
- Khloe Kardashian
- Zac Efron
- Justin Bieber
- Serena Williams
- Tom Cruise
- Oprah Winfrey
Invisalign can be used to treat most of the same alignment problems as traditional braces, which means there's a really good chance Invisalign can work for you too. To learn more about Invisalign treatment at Tower Dental or to schedule a consultation call us on (03) 9817 7144 today.