Invisalign Isn’t The Same Everywhere

Invisalign Clear Aligners

The innovative Invisalign System has changed the way people look at having their teeth straightened. Instead of wearing brackets and wires, today many orthodontic patients have the opportunity to wear smooth, clear, removable Invisalign aligners, which gradually move the teeth into the desired position. Invisalign aligners are designed to move the teeth in small steps to the desired final position.

Is All Invisalign the Same?

No… just like with braces, how well your smile looks and teeth fit after treatment depends on who plans and supervises your orthodontic treatment.

Invisalign is a brand of clear, virtually invisible plastic aligners that are a modern approach to tooth straightening. After the doctor plans your treatment, the series of aligners are made for you and only you. Wearing them will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your doctor plans for you.

The prescription is part of the advanced treatment planning process, where your doctor plans how each set of aligners will move your teeth to ensure not only straight teeth, but a stable, healthy bite that will last a lifetime.

The first step in our office is a digital impression. This is accomplished by taking multiple pictures of the tooth surfaces with a camera the size of an electrical tooth brush. The computer turns theses individual pictures into a 3-D image that is sent to the Invisalign Lab, where the aligners are manufactured to match the doctor’s prescribed treatment plan.

Invisalign is an alternative to braces that can be used to treat most Teens and Adults. Some parents are concerned with compliance issues. “Invisalign Teen” comes with built in compliance indicators. You and your doctor will be able to tell if your teen is wearing them as instructed.

Why an Orthodontist is Better Than a General Dentist for Invisalign Treatment

One important fact people who may be interested in having their teeth straightened should know is that not all Invisalign treatment is the same. While there are many general dentists who fit patients with braces and the Invisalign system, an orthodontist with many years of experience treating patients possesses the specialized orthodontic training necessary to successfully correct an orthodontic issue. This is because an orthodontist has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and experience by practicing orthodontics and only orthodontics every day. A general dentist on the other hand spends most of his or her time practicing general dentistry with minimal professional focus being put on moving teeth accurately for the best possible results.

Invisalign By An Orthodontist Is Best

Whether you're an adult thinking of having your teeth straightened or are interested in finding out if Invisalign Teen is right for your child, you should seek out Invisalign treatment that is provided by an orthodontist because this type of dental specialist is experienced in tooth movement. In short, orthodontists are dental specialists who possess superior experience, training, knowledge and skill just as surgeons are medical specialists people entrust their lives to in extreme situations of life and death.

We use the Revolutionary iOC 3D Digital Scanner

We are very proud to offer orthodontic excellence at our Bakersfield, CA orthodontic office. Among the latest technological advances we use is the iOC 3D digital scanner. With this piece of technology, Dr. Tadej can digitally capture the exact contours of your teeth by simply waving a wand over them. These 'digital impressions' are the most effective way to place Invisalign (and braces) on our patients' teeth.

The impressions of the teeth taken with the iOC are digitally perfect which helps us better plan your Invisalign or Invisalign Teen treatment. You don't have to sit through uncomfortable, messy impressions as you simply lay back and relax while we spend a few short minutes taking easy and painless digital scans of your teeth.

If you'd like to find out if Invisalign or Invisalign Teen is right for you or your child, contact our Bakersfield orthodontist office via telephone or email to set up an appointment time. Dr. Gerald Tadej is a Premier Preferred Provider of Invisalign and has many years worth of experience treating the orthodontic needs of children, teens and adults. Our team is proud to provide you and your family with personalized attention and orthodontic excellence!




Tadej Orthodontics
8625 Liberty Park Drive, Suite 101
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Phone: (661) 322-2263
http://www.TadejOrthodontics.com  

Tadej Orthodontics Uses The Latest In Advanced 3D Imaging Technology

 

Or Kodak 9000C 3D

At Tadej Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on the fact that we focus on offering the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide our patients with the best possible treatment and care. We are proud to offer our patients several teeth straightening options including In-Ovation-C clear braces, In-Ovation-R and the innovative and popular Invisalign system. Our office is conveniently located in Bakersfield, but help patients in the surrounding communities in Kern County including, Tehachapi, Delano, Wasco and Taft.

We would like to let you know that we now have a new 3D imaging technology, which allows us to clearly see the root of a tooth so that we can obtain a more exact image. Keeping with our on-going efforts to provide you with the best care possible, our practice has invested in the Kodak 9000C 3D Panoramic and Cephalometric System.

The Kodak 9000C is the ideal and complete diagnostic tool that blends cutting-edge, one shot cephalometric technology with high quality panoramic imaging and CD imaging capability while using less radiation. Using the Kodak 9000C, Dr. Tadej can provide quicker and more accurate diagnoses, improved treatment planning and better patient care. Dr. Tadej can view and analyze root position or poor root development, conduct bone loss evaluations and evaluate tooth eruptions using this system.

Benefits of the Kodak 9000C

There are numerous benefits associated with the use of the Kodak 900C including:

The ability to take high-resolution images so the orthodontist can view teeth clearly.

Less radiation is used with the 9000C 3D system as it focuses specifically on the area in need of diagnosis.

Comfortable positioning for our patients.

Improved patient care. This system allows the orthodontist to perform a wide range of diagnoses, which reduces the number of required office visits to save patients time and money.

Fast and accurate diagnosis. Acquiring an accurate high-resolution image with the Kodak 9000C takes less than a second. Because this system is fast, fewer retakes are needed. The Kodak 9000C is truly an amazing device that helps us to provide our patients with perfect orthodontic treatment.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with us for you or your child please give our office a call. We will then send you a “new patient welcome packet” which contains a letter about Dr. Tadej and our office, a health history form and a map with directions to our office. Please bring the completed form in with you to save time.

It’s Never Too Late To Start Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Dr. Gerald Tadej and his team at Tadej Orthodontics would like to remind people that it's never too late to start orthodontic treatment. Our office located in Bakersfield, California, provides treatment for patients of all ages living in Bakersfield as well as to those from Tehachapi, Delano, Taft, Shafter and the surrounding areas of Kern County.

We receive quite a few new adult patients here at Tadej Orthodontics who are parents of our younger patients. These adults recognize the many benefits offered by wearing braces and therefore decide to improve their own smiles. Adult orthodontic treatment can drastically improve your appearance and raise your self-esteem, which can make an impact on you socially as well as professionally. You also can improve the overall health of your teeth and gums. Having crooked teeth, a bad bite, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces can all negatively impact your oral health so it can be advantageous indeed to obtain adult orthodontic treatment.

The great news for adult patients is the fact that Tadej Orthodontics offers both Innovation-C clear braces and Invisalign clear removable aligners, which are two low-profile orthodontic treatment options many adult patients prefer. This is because many adults do not wish to wear conspicuous metal braces but would rather have their teeth discreetly straightened using these alternative treatment methods.

About Innovation-C

With Innovation-C, there are no metal ties or elastics used. Instead a clear, invisible bracket is used. These braces are attractive and smaller than conventional braces, plus they offer better hygiene. When you wear Innovation-C braces there is less pressure put on the teeth which results in a higher level of comfort over conventional braces plus treatment time is shortened.

About Invisalign

The Invisalign system consists of a series of clear aligners, which are designed to move your teeth gradually in small steps to the desired final positions. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and can be taken out so that you can eat, brush and floss. Considering the fact that Invisalign aligners are translucent, no one will have to know that you are having your teeth straightened unless you wish to tell them.

Why Adults Are Choosing To Have Their Teeth Straightened

It is never too late to perfect your smile – just ask the increasing number of adults who are now orthodontic patients. Today, adults make up nearly half of all orthodontic patients who are finally getting the perfect smiles they have always dreamed of. The days of being a “metal mouth” are over as more lightweight, and cosmetically friendly options like Innovation-C and Invisalign are available.

Why do so many adults today choose to improve their smiles through orthodontic treatment? The reasons are many. Some adults whom could not afford braces when they were younger can afford them now. Many adults simply want a great smile, as they know it can improve both their personal and professional lives. Most will be quick to say that the temporary inconvenience and expense is well worth it as they have seen their children go through the process of having their teeth straightened and they want the same thing for themselves.

Whatever your motivation for braces may be, having your teeth straightened can change your life. Life is too short not to be able to walk into a room and have a beautiful, healthy, happy smile that makes you feel good about yourself.

If you are unhappy with your smile and are thinking of having your teeth straightened, now is a great time to obtain orthodontic treatment. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us to see if you can benefit from orthodontic treatment, give our office a call. After your initial phone call, we will send you a “new patient welcome packet”. It will contain a letter about Dr. Tadej and our office, a health history form, a patient information form and a map with directions to our office.

Tadej Orthodontics

8625 Liberty Park Drive 101

Bakersfield, CA 93311

Phone: 661.322.2263

Common Questions People Have About INVISALIGN

Invisalign, with its latest technology, now makes it possible for Dr. Tadej to tackle more severe orthodontic cases, that were previously not possible! 

The Invisalign "SmartForce" clinical features now available deliver more predictable tooth movement.  Bonded invisible attachments provide greater root tip control and more favorable tooth movement...This means that patients who previously were not candidates for Invisalign treatment, now are!

What are benefits of wearing Clear Invisalign Aligners?

Invisalign Clear Aligner

When you wear Invisalign, no one will know you are straightening your teeth because the aligners, and attachments are nearly invisible.  Anyone who prefers to discreetly straighten his or her teeth will prefer the enhanced aesthetics Invisalign offers.

How long does Invisalign Treatment take?
The length of treatment with Invisalign depends upon the severity of your case, just as with traditional braces.  Dr. Tadej will determine the best treatment plan that accomplishes beautiful straight teeth, and a healthy bite for each patient.  Some average treatment times are 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 months.

How often do I have to visit the orthodontist once I am wearing my aligners?
On average, you will see Dr. Tadej every 8-10 weeks.  You will change aligners about every 2 weeks.  The visits can be very flexible, working with busy schedules, where Dr. Tadej can dispense more aligners to a patient that cannot get to the office that often.  This has especially helpful for our patients that travel overseas for work, and college students that are only home at semester breaks.


When should you remove your Invisalign Aligners?
The prescribed amount of time to wear aligners each day is 22 hours.  Patients can remove the aligners to eat, brush, floss, and even for special occasions.


Invisalign has been worn by 1/2 million people throughout the world, and the number is continuously growing.  If you are interested in Invisalign for you or your teenager, schedule a consultation appointment with us.  Dr. Tadej will do a thorough orthodontic examination and determine if Invisalign if for you or your child.

Dr. Tadej is specializes in orthodontic care -  Offering braces, clear braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and retainers.  Helping people in Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Delano, Shafter, Wasco, and Taft in Kern County, California.

Ever Wondered About Invisalign?

Dr. Gerald Tadej is a leading orthodontist located in Bakersfield, located in Kern County, CA. He is proud to offer his patients the Invisalign, clear aligner system in addition to other types of braces. While the end results may look the same – a confident and beautiful smile, Invisalign offers several advantages over other teeth straightening options. If you are interested in this modern approach to teeth straightening, here is some information about Invisalign that may help you decide if it's an option for you.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Invisalign Removable Aligners

Invisalign consists of clear, plastic aligner trays, which are designed to wear over your teeth. These aligners work by gradually and slowly shifting your teeth into place based on the exact movements Dr. Tadej plans out for you. There are no brackets or wires to tighten as you simply put in a new set of aligners every couple of weeks until your teeth are straightened – giving you the beautiful, radiant smile you have always dreamed of having. Perhaps the biggest advantage of all is the fact that most people will not even know that you are straightening your teeth, as the Invisalign system is virtually undetectable. This makes Invisalign a very popular choice for adults who wish to discreetly straighten their teeth.

Another advantage offered by Invisalign is the fact that you will spend less time in the doctor's chair, as there are no regular wire adjustments to make. This system also allows you the opportunity to view your virtual results before you begin so that you can see how your straightened teeth will look when you are finished with the treatment. This is not possible when you wear traditional braces as you can only imagine how your smile will improve.

The Invisalign system has been worn by nearly 1.5 million people the world over and that number grows daily. If you are interested in this revolutionary teeth-straightening system for yourself or your teenager, schedule an appointment with us so that Dr. Tadej can conduct an examination to determine if you or your child are a candidate.

Dr. Gerald Tadej specialized in Orthodontic care and braces in Bakersfield and the surrounding communities of Kern County, CA. Please feel free to visit our website www.TadejOrthodontics.com or to call our office for more information:

(661) 322-2263