Alborzi Orthodontics - November/December 2020

SAY GOODBYE TO MESSY, UNCOMFORTABLE MOLDS

AND HELLO TO THE ITERO SCANNER AT ALBORZI ORTHODONTICS

In the past, when dentists have had to make impressions of their patients’ teeth, whether to fit them for Invisalign braces, a retainer, or for another reason, they’ve

for later use. Additionally, the software, which was

designed by Aligned Technology, Inc., allows you to get a sneak peek at what your bite will look like at the end of your Invisalign treatment. So, before you even don your Invisalign braces for the first time, you can see the results for yourself, a smile worth looking forward to! At Alborzi Orthodontics, we want to make the process of readying yourself for Invisalign braces as quick and easy as possible. That’s why we’re committed to staying on the forefront of orthodontic technology — because we want our patients to be comfortable and confident with their new smiles as quickly and efficiently

traditionally relied on a paste-like material that’s uncomfortable for the patient and tastes horrible. Not only that, but these uncomfortable, messy impression materials also didn’t always capture patients’ alignment on the first try. So, some would have to come back in and repeat the unpleasant process. Luckily, at Alborzi Orthodontics, that method is a thing of the past. In order to get a perfect impression of our patients’ bites the first time around, we use the iTero intraoral digital scanner. Our staff can use the iTero scanner to create and upload a digital impression of your bite, leaving far less room for error when creating your Invisalign braces.

as possible. When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Alborzi, you can

expect incredible care and incredible

Aside from the ease that iTero provides for both you and Dr. Alborzi during your appointment, the software the scanner uses will ensure that a digital copy of your bite will always be on record at the office

results from the cutting edge of our

industry’s tech.

Laugh Out

LUXURIOUS VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

LOUD!

Ingredients • 4 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped • 2 large avocados, pitted and skinned

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder • 1/4 cup almond milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1–3 tsp maple syrup, to taste • Fresh berries, for garnish

Directions 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate. Heat in 15-second intervals, then stir and repeat until melted. Set aside to cool. 2. In a food processor or blender, combine the cooled chocolate and other ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding additional sweetener as desired. 3. Scoop into glasses and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with berries and serve!

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