The two most common drawbacks to orthodontic treatment are discomfort and the length of treatment. Many patients consider treatment to be too long if it extends beyond one year. Unfortunately the reality is that most orthodontic treatment requires between one and a half years to two years to complete. In cases such as these, the results would be naturally compromised if treatment was interrupted any sooner. As a result, comfort for the patient and reduction in orthodontic treatment times have become a focal point of orthodontic research and advancements in the last few years.
Every once in a while, an innovation comes along that dramatically changes how orthodontic treatment is delivered. Invisalign is an excellent example of this type of innovative technology. That is why orthodontists are so excited now about the next major advancement in orthodontic therapy – accelerated tooth movement.
AcceleDent® is an FDA-cleared, Class II medical device that works in conjunction with orthodontics, such as braces and Invisalign aligners, to speed up treatment by as much as 50 percent. In addition to clinical studies proving that AcceleDent shortens treatment time, patients report that the device significantly reduces discomfort associated with orthodontic treatment. Patients gently bite on AcceleDent’s mouthpiece for 20 minutes a day. The light vibrations or micropulses of the hands-free device are what accelerate tooth movement.
For years orthodontists have wanted a non-invasive, non-surgical approach to accelerating orthodontic treatment for their patients, and AcceleDent is the first medical device to offer that capability. It even allows orthodontists to reduce the number of visits for their patients using the appliance. A good example of this is with Invisalign patients. Typically, Invisalign patients wear a set of aligners for two weeks and then advance to the next set for another two weeks. Those aligner patients using the AcceleDent appliance wear their aligners from between 4 days to 7 days and their teeth move beautifully and with minimal discomfort.
There is no doubt that orthodontic patients demand comfort and faster treatment times. The future of orthodontic treatment is headed toward accelerated treatment, so I would recommend that anyone considering orthodontic treatment and even those currently in treatment, visit AcceleDent.com for more information about this exciting, and groundbreaking orthodontic innovation.
By Dr. Gary Reichhold
NOV
About the Author:
Dr. Gary Reichhold and his partner Dr. Stephen Tanner have been proudly serving families in Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, Pleasant Hill and the surrounding communities for over 20 years. Their office is conveniently located in central Contra Costa County and their experienced team is committed to providing you and your family with exceptional orthodontic care.