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The secret of having great smile in our lives
• Social and Health Impact
• Types of crooked teeth
• Available Options for different challenges
• Comfortable & Invisible way to straighten
teeth
Social impact of Having Good Teeth
- A new sign of social status - an indicator of wealth
- Ticket to a better job
- Lower chance of success for those with bad teeth
( Malcolm Gladwell, top social scientist, Mailonline -10 May 2014)
Source: Straits Times 6 Mar 2013 –Survey commissioned by the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore)
80% of Singaporeans think having Straight Teeth
would get them more dates*
Source: Straits Times 6 Mar 2013 –Survey commissioned by the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore)
70% of Singaporeans think having Straight Teeth
would get them more desirable jobs*
Potential Health Issues
Causes Effects
Difficulty In brushing Decay , Gum disease Bad breath
Incorrect bite Cheek biting, worn down of teeth, Facial imbalance
Difficulty in chewing Jaw ache
Why Invisalign ?
• Established In United States
• Continuous research and improvement
• world wide in 50 countries
• over 2 million patients, and has a 96% Satisfaction rating* amongst treated patients.
*US survey data 2009, Align Technology Inc.
Treatment procedures
1. Impression taking
2. First set of customized aligners delivered about 6-8 weeks later.
Treatment procedures
3. Follow up appointment is every 4 to 6 weeks.
4. Length of treatment will depend on the severity of individual cases
5. An average completed treatment is 12-18 months.