THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND INVISALIGN
With the popularity of Invisalign braces since the early 2000s, over 5 million people, including more than 1 million teens, have used these advanced, clear aligners to transform their smiles. Unlike the traditional metal braces of the past, Invisalign clear aligners are removable, and plenty of patients have reported that wearing them fits in seamlessly with their day-to-day lifestyles. In order to create these customized braces, orthodontists like Dr. Alborzi will take impressions of your teeth with amazing technological help from the iTero intraoral digital scanning system. How Does It Work? The iTero scanner replaces the old method of using messy and uncomfortable impression materials to capture the shape and alignment of your teeth. With the traditional molds, there was always the possibility of error, meaning that your orthodontist would have to do multiple impressions to build your clear braces. But the iTero scanner allows Dr. Alborzi to use computer technology to create them from a digital impression. With this software, Dr. Alborzi can show you a preview of your treatment results from start to finish. This means that Dr. Alborzi can show you a 3D model of your proposed outcome before you even try on your first aligner. What Are the Benefits? iTero scanners have been used for more than 1.3 million orthodontic scans, including more than 600,000 Invisalign scans. The benefits of using the iTero
technology when building the aligners are just as plentiful as using the Invisalign itself. Both the convenience of this technology for orthodontists and the results experienced by patients are demonstrated through the sheer number of people who opt to use it. Patients have taken notice of the advanced digital imaging for much greater accuracy than impressions, easy treatment planning and a preview of their results through the 3D imaging, a lower cost than traditional impressions, and fewer and shorter appointments. With all these benefits, there really isn’t a reason not to check out this amazing technology. If you have more questions about our iTero scanner or about Invisalign braces, don’t hesitate to give our office a call.
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CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD
LOUD!
Ingredients
• 1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded • 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8- inch thick and deseeded • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 bunch arugula
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves • 1 avocado, cut into wedges • Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
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