Smile Doctors

1. Express, an at-home Invisalign treatment that can improve your smile in 6 months under the guidance of an orthodontist
2. the removal of orthodontic appliances and signifies the end of treatment
4. an imprint of your teeth and gums that creates an exact mold for perfect-fit retainers and appliances
7. scanner, digitally captures the structure of teeth and gums and aids in making Invisalign aligners
8. small elastic bands placed between your teeth to create space
9. clear plastic aligners that you wear to straighten your teeth
11. a metal tool that consists of brackets and wires used to straighten teeth
15. bands, worn with braces or Invisalign to help apply additional force to correct your bite
16. an orthodontic appliance you wear nightly after treatment is finished to help hold teeth in place
17. tooth-colored bumps that provide extra movement on specific teeth with Invisalign
18. responsible for seeing you at your appointments and provides chairside assistance to the Dr.

1. the process that destroys all bacteria on instruments, mirrors and other devices
3. the relationship between your upper and lower teeth as it occurs during chewing or while at rest
5. Pelsue, your orthodontist
6. coordinator, works with patients and families to ensure they understand treatment before getting started
8. Doctors, the fastest growing network of trusted orthodontists in the U.S.
10. Anywhere, an app that gives you control over your orthodontic treatment
12. an appliance designed to correct a narrow upper arch
13. a quick and painless test that produces images of your teeth and roots
14. hygiene, the practice of keeping your mouth clean and free of disease by regular brushing and flossing