The Monthly Minute
                                        with Dr. Alan M. Smolen                 February 2010

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Metal vs. Invisalign®

Conventional Braces vs. Invisible Invisalign®

Which would you prefer? 

 
Trivia
** 100 years ago one half of all adult North Americans were toothless - today less than 10% of adults over 65 have lost their teeth
 
** More people use blue toothbrushes vs. red ones.
 
** The second most common disease in the US is tooth decay. The first is the common cold.
 
** A right-handed person tends to chew their food on the left side while left-handed people tend to favor the right side.
Greetings!  

 As you may or may not know, we are creating new smiles every day with a revolutionary new way of straightening teeth called Invisalign®.  
Invisalign® uses a series of virtually invisible aligners which gradually reposition your teeth into the smile you've always dreamed of.  
Would You Like Straighter Teeth?
A recent survey has indicated that 75% of the population could use straighter teeth.  That's three quarters of the population and yet less than 1% of those people seek treatment!  Worse yet, in the 40 to 60 years-of-age range, 20% of those people have developed periodontal disease due to misaligned teeth.
 
Would You Like an Easy Way to Get Straight Teeth ?
 
Invisalign Aligner  Invisalign® treatment consists of a series of clear, virtually invisible, aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. 
 
 Most adults would rather live with crooked teeth than spend two or more years with the metal braces that they remember from their teenage years. The clear Invisalign® retainer was developed to introduce some much-needed aesthetics to the field of adult orthodontics.
 
 The aligners are removed for eating and cleaning which solves the maintenance problems of conventional braces.  Also, they can be worn anywhere without detection...no hiding  ugly metal brackets and no stray wires poking at tender tissues.
 
 While every case is different, most treatment is finished in about a year.    

If this is the year that you have finally decided to make a change in your smile, call me or come in for a free consultation.  Let me show you how
Invisalign® can improve, not only your smile, but your self-confidence. and over-all dental health!
 
Sincerely, 
 
Alan M. Smolen, DDS
Have You Had Your Teeth Cleaned Recently?
Have you had your teeth cleaned in the last six months?  Having your periodic examination and cleaning visit is one of the easiest things you can do to prevent dental health problems and keep your smile bright!  Please call today for your appointment!
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$100.00
Save $100.00 on the cost of your Invisalign® treatment!  Coupon must be printed and presented at initial appointment for treatment.  Please feel free to offer this coupon to friends or family members!
 
Offer Expires: April 30, 2010