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Have you ever wished that you could have perfectly straight teeth without months and months of ugly, uncomfortable brackets and wires? Plus, wouldn’t it be nice to get your teeth straightened without anyone knowing about it?

Believe it or not, there’s a new way to straighten teeth invisibly. This process is called Invisalign and its amazing!

It uses a series of crystal clear aligners instead of metal and wires that gently move the teeth into their proper position. Even up close its really difficult to see that you are wearing Invisalign.

So now you can have the smile you’ve always wanted without the braces you’ve always avoided.

Invisalign can be just as effective as traditional wire braces. The treatment does take about the same amount of time, but it is far more comfortable. Plus, the invisible aligners won’t compromise your lifestyle. This is particularly appealing for many people, both men and women, who have a busy social schedule. It is also a great option for those busy working people and also people who are in the public eye who don’t want to deal with those ugly metal wires and brackets.

Here’s how it works. We begin with an examination to determine if Invisalign is right for you. If everything looks good, we take special photographs, x-rays, and take impressions of your teeth that is submitted to consulting Invisalign specialist.

After verifying that Invisalign will work for you, a treatment plan is fabricated. After the initial delivery of your first set of trays you will visit the office approximately every six weeks for us to monitor your progress and deliver new trays.

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Questions can be sent to Fred Eck, D.D.S. at Marco Dental Care, 950 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 305, Marco Island, or call 389-9400. Web site: marcodentalcare.com. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Detroit Mercy and is licensed by the Florida State Board of Dentistry.