Get the beautiful smile you've always wanted Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners. And it's been proven effective in both clinical research and in practices nationwide. This process begins when Dr. Wong developing a custom prescription for your mouth. Special attention is given to ensure that the smile he creates is functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. Next, at Invisalign, 3-D computer imaging technology is utilized to design the complete treatment plan, from the initial teeth positioning to the desired final positioning. This 3-D simulation will allow Dr. Wong to preview the final positioning of your teeth before you start your Invisalign treatment. A set of clear, plastic aligners is then manufactured based on the imaging information. Each of these aligners moves teeth incrementally and is worn for 2 weeks. Total treatment time is usually shorter than traditional braces and ranges from 6 to 24 months depending on the complexity of the case. Fee: $2500-$5500 The following are some examples of Invisalign cases completed by Dr. Wong: crossbite, crowding and spacing. 3-D simulation of some Invisalign cases we are treating right now: Invisalign case #1: 50-year-old woman, chief concern: mild crowding on upper and lower teeth, treatment time: 11 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #2: 43-year-old man, chief concern: crossbite of upper front teeth and generalized mild spacing, treatment time: 15 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #3: 17-year-old woman, chief concern: "buck teeth" and mild crowding, treatment time: 24 months with 4 bicuspids removed (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #4: 25-year-old man, chief concern: mild spacing on upper and lower teeth, treatment time: 7 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #5: 36-year-old woman, chief concern: moderate crowding on upper and lower teeth, treatment time: 8 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #6: 38-year-old man, chief concern: moderate crowding on upper and lower teeth, deep bite, treatment time: 12 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #7: 39-year-old man, chief concern: deep bite, minor crowding on lower front teeth, treatment time: 7 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #8: 48-year-old woman, chief concern: moderate crowding on upper and lower teeth, treatment time: 10 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #9: 42-year-old man, chief concern: gaps between his upper centralsand deep bite, treatment time: 6 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #10: 48-year-old woman, chief concern: minor crowding, treatment time: 5 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #11: 39-year-old man, chief concern: minor crowding on lower teeth, treatment time: 5 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #12: 29-year-old woman, chief concern: "buck teeth" and mild crowding, treatment time: 12 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #13: 64-year-old woman, chief concern: "buck teeth", deep bite and moderate crowding, treatment time: 24 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #14: 35-year-old woman, chief concern: moderate spacing on upper and lower teeth, treatment time: 8 months (3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign case #15: 37-year-old woman, chief concern: midline shift, moderate crowding on upper and lower teeth, treatment time: 12 months(3-D simulation movie ). Invisalign treatment @ our office Complimentary initial examination and panoramic x-ray. Fees include diagnostic photos, impressions, aligners, follow-up visits and a set of retainers. Complimentary tooth whitening during or at the end of treatment. My personal experience with Invisalign (from Dr. Wong) Seeing my friends and patients benefiting from Invisalign the last three years, I decided to give it a try. This time, I would be the treating dentist as well as the patient. After wearing a total of 10 aligners over a period of 20 weeks, the crowding on my lower front teeth is corrected. From a dentist’s perspective, the best thing about Invisalign is its computer-designed precision that enables them to move teeth more efficiently and comfortably than conventional wires and brackets. Also, it is easier to maintain good oral hygiene since the aligners are removable. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience! The following photographs show the sequential progress of my Invisalign treatment from start to finish.           [Top of Page] Home | About Dr. Wong | Services | Location | FAQs | Contact | Links   Dr. Wong is a Member of: American Dental Association, California Dental Association and San Diego County Dental Society Graduate of: University of Pacific, San Francisco (DDS, 1986) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (MS, 1988) Ernest C. Wong, DDS, MS 4520 Executive Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121 Tel: (858) 587-2828, E-mail: info@smile-dds.com Copyright © 2007 by Ernest C. Wong, DDS, MS This website is updated and supplemented with new information regularly. (Last update: October 25, 2007) All San Diego Dentist photographs contained within this site are the exclusive property of Dr. Ernest Wong, San Diego, California, USA.