It's All About Comfort?
The Damon System 2
Today, an innovative technology - "self-ligating" braces - makes orthodontic treatment less time consuming and more comfortable than ever. Proud to be in the forefront of practices around the world offering this great new therapy to our patients, we'd like to invite you to learn more about what this proven orthodontic system has to offer. You'll see the beginnings of your new smile in the first few weeks of treatment and, in the end, will have a great smile that will last a lifetime.

What is "Self-Ligation" Treatment?
Traditional orthodontic therapy involves "tying in" archwires with elastic bands or small stainless steel wires. The Damon 2 self-ligating braces have a patented, built in "sliding door" that holds the wire, allowing it to move more freely to straighten your teeth. This means more comfortable treatment and fewer office visits to achieve your beautiful new smile.

The Most Comfortable Orthodontic Treatment Ever
Because of its unique sliding door, the Damon 2 allows us to use high-tech, light-force wires to achieve tooth movement. This means less pressure on your teeth for more comfortable treatment.

Fewer Office Visits
Since the Damon 2 braces work more efficiently, they require fewer adjustments so your treatment will probably require fewer office visits than conventional braces. We want to make your treatment as comfortable as possible and fit easily into your busy schedule.

Another great advantage of the lighter forces that the Damon 2 uses to move teeth is that your overall treatment will most likely be shortened versus conventional braces. Light forces are "biologically compatible" meaning that they work with your body for dental and quicker tooth movement.

The Leading Edge
Not every office uses Damon 2 self-ligating braces. The reason we do is simple. It makes getting a beautiful smile comfortable and convenient. And when new technology proves itself in making treatment more effective, we want our patients to be the first to benefit.

To learn more about the Damon 2 system, you can visit their website at www.damonsystem.com

iBraces™ are as unique as the people who wear them
iBraces are a new generation of orthodontic braces for teens and adults. They are the only 100% customized orthodontic braces available on the market today. Because no two people are alike, no two sets of iBraces are alike.

iBraces are 100% Customized
iBraces are placed behind your teeth so no one will know that you are wearing braces unless you tell them. These unique braces are created using state-of-the-art technology and are 100% customized to the shape of your teeth and to your dental situation. iBraces have the unique prescription that your orthodontist creates for you built-in to ensure you get the results that you want. With iBraces you get efficient, effective tooth movement and great aesthetics.

Almost anyone can wear iBraces
iBraces have been used to treat men and women ranging from the age of 13 to 60+. Most people who can be treated with regular braces can be treated with iBraces, but only your orthodontist can tell you if iBraces are the right treatment option for you. Who wears iBraces?

• People who want to avoid damage to the front surfaces of their teeth
• People who are concerned about wearing braces that show
• Adult professionals
• Musicians who play wind instruments
• Adults and teens playing contact sports

To learn more about IBraces you may visit their website at lingualcare.com

We are proud to utilize the SureSmile® technology in our office. This state-of-the-art technology yields enhanced patient comfort, fewer trips to the office and shorter treatment times. Through 3-D imaging and customizing each patient’s archwires, the SureSmile system gives the doctor more control to precisely configure your treatment plan. The Shape Memory alloy wires used in the SureSmile design are more effective than the traditional archwires used in conventional braces, allowing for shorter treatment and less discomfort.
See the SureSmile IntroMovie

Invisalign - The Adult Alternative
For decades, traditional braces had been the only option for adults who wanted straighter teeth. The Invisalign System offers the first true alternative, by utilizing advances in 3-D imaging technology to create a series of customized plastic aligners.

It all begins with a visit to an Invisalign-certified orthodontist, who will help you determine what you'd like to correct. Dr. Cohen was in the first group to be certified in August 1999. Next, we send your precise treatment instructions along with special highly accurate impressions. Invisalign then uses the proprietary computer technology to create a sequence of finely calibrated plastic aligners - as few as 12 or as many as 48 or more - depending on your particular case.

You'll wear each aligner for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move - little by little until they reach the final alignment Dr. Cohen has prescribed.



FAQ about Invisalign:

Does insurance cover Invisalign?
Because dental benefits differ significantly from policy to policy, each patient should review their coverage. However, if a patient has orthodontic coverage, Invisalign should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces.

Will the treatment be painful?
Most people experience temporary, minor discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It is a sign that the Invisalign aligners are working - sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination. This discomfort typically goes away a couple of days after you insert the new aligner in the series.

Will wearing the Invisalign aligner affect my speech?
Like all orthodontic treatments, aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having aligners in your mouth, any lisp or minor speech impediment caused by the aligners should disappear.

How often must I see the orthodontist?
Your orthodontist will schedule regular appointments - usually about once every six to eight weeks. This is the only way we can be sure that the treatment is progressing as planned.

What if I lose or break my aligner?
Call our office - we will determine if you should wear your previous aligner, while we are waiting on a replacement or move up to the next aligner.

What are the primary benefits of Invisalign?
There are four primary benefits of Invisalign: