ALBANY, GEORGIA-- Invisalign continues grow in popularity for one Albany, GA orthodontist as more people go in search of aesthetic options for orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Dallas Margeson has offered the Invisalign option at his south Georgia orthodontics office since 1999. As Align Technology- the pioneers of the invisible braces market who created Invisalign- introduces new Invisalign products, Margeson offers many of them as additional treatment options to patients.

Since Invisalign was introduced in 1999, the company has developed several more variations of the product, Margeson said. They include:

• Invisalign Full- a treatment option that can correct simple to complex cases of malocclusion.

• Invisalign Teen- geared toward patients who are teenagers and younger, compliance indicators and Power Ridges are featured on this line. Invisalign Teen allows for the natural eruption of permanent teeth and addresses supra-eruption. Invisalign Teen became available in the United States in July 2008.

• Invisalign Express- a treatment option that uses up to 10 sets of aligners and is a lower-priced solution for minor spacing and crowding cases, or as a precursor to restorative or cosmetic treatment.

• Vivera Retainers- used for retention after treatment is complete for patients who underwent Invisalign or traditional orthodontic treatment. New retainers are made available to patients through a subscription plan. Vivera Retainers became available in the U.S. in January 2008.

"Invisalign has proven to be a viable option for a variety of malocclusion cases," said the Albany, GA Invisalign provider. "That, coupled with the aesthetic features that many patients request and the oral hygiene benefits make it an ideal orthodontic approach for many of our patients."

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign treatment begins with the end in mind. A 3-D computerized model of the patient’s teeth is created, which depicts the patient’s teeth prior to and after Invisalign treatment. Margeson makes any necessary modifications, and the information is forwarded to the Invisalign lab where the aligners are made.

Using Invisalign’s ClinCheck software, Margeson is able to show patients each movement, aligner by aligner,  throughout the treatment process.

Invisalign aligners are made of clear, medical-grade plastic and are custom-made to fit each individual patient. The patient usually gets four to six sets of aligners at their orthodontic checkup. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks.

The series of aligners work together to gradually reposition the teeth into proper alignment, Margeson said. Treatment typically lasts between nine and 18 months.

Oral Hygiene Benefits

Keeping the teeth and gums healthy is easy during Invisalign treatment because the aligners can be removed while eating, drinking, brushing and flossing.

"Tartar and plaque can build up around brackets if patients aren’t meticulous with their oral hygiene, and food often gets caught around brackets," Margeson said. "Flossing also can take a bit longer, because floss threaders are needed to navigate between the wires and teeth to floss properly."

Having removable aligners eliminates any potential obstructions. Patients wear their aligners, remove them to eat and drink, and are able to brush and floss normally.

Learn More

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Albany, you would like more information about Dr. Dallas Margeson’s Albany, GA orthodontics office, or you are interested in scheduling an appointment for a complimentary consultation, please call: (229) 434-0013; or visit his website: margesonorthodontics.com.

Dr. Margeson’s office is located at 2402 Westgate Dr. in Albany.

About Dr. Dallas Margeson

Dr. Margeson was born and raised in Albany, Georgia and is a 1982 graduate of Deerfield-Windsor High School. After studying at the University of Georgia, Dr. Margeson moved on to the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, where he earned his D.M.D. in 1991. He completed his orthodontic residency at the MCG School of Dentistry and received a master’s degree in oral biology and certificate in orthodontics.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He has been in practice in Albany since 1994. In 2000, he acquired the practice of Dr. Ed Jordan, who was an orthodontist in Albany for more than 30 years. His father, the late Dr. Robert Margeson, Jr., practiced dentistry in Albany for more than 40 years.

Dr. Margeson served as the president of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists in 2009-10. He is a part-time associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, and lectures to the orthodontic residents occasionally.

Dr. Margeson stays active in the community, where he is a member of Porterfield United Methodist Church, the Albany Rotary Club and is a board member of SunTrust Bank of South Georgia, as well as Deerfield-Windsor School. He also sponsors several youth athletic teams and is very involved in the community.

Dr. Margeson is involved in the following professional organizations: American Board of Orthodontics (Diplomate), Georgia Association of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, Georgia Dental Association, Southwest District Dental Society, America Dental Association, and the Albany Area Dental Society.