Walkow Orthodontics, one of the top invisalign providers in the country with practices in Irvine and Newport Beach, continues to innovate as we embrace cutting edge orthodontic technology by being the first practice in Orange County to use a iOC scanner, eliminating the need to take physical impressions of a patient’ mouth.

Now, instead of the traditional process of taking oral impressions which can be a cause of discomfort for patients, Dr Walkow is able to use the iOC scanner which employs laser technology to capture images of the teeth and soft tissue structures of the mouth, resulting in much more accurate, digitally perfect orthodontic impressions. The process significantly improvs the patient experience, provides more accurate impressions upon which to proceed with treatment, and results in much more effective and complete treatment efficiency.

The iOC Scanner is the product of Cadent, now a part of Align Technology. It scans the mouth with a radiation-free laser and in six to eight minutes renders a digitally perfect, 3-D impression of the teeth and soft tissue structures. The iOC Scanner can be used for any orthodontic treatment including traditional metal braces and clear aligner-based orthodontic systems and it is the only product that can be used with Invisalign. Impressions taken with the iOC Scanner are perfect every time and last a lifetime so that patients who lose their retainers can seamlessly replace them no matter where they are or how long they were without the retainer.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your smile perfected by Dr Walkow, an Invisalign Elite provider, at his offices in Newport Beach, Ca and Irvine with the 2011 web special. The discount coupon qualifies you for a $500 discount on Invisalign or Braces, and  you will receive a Free Whitening System at the completion of your treatment.

Download the coupon or visit the Walkow Orthodontics website to learn more about receiving treatment

The most common reason i hear from people who would like to undertake orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth and correct their dental problems but hesitate or decide not too is that they feel they are TOO old to get braces. Are you too old to get braces? To put it simply, NO, you are not too old for braces.

Though it is more common to receive treatment as a youth, especially as we have become more adept at preventative orthodontic treatment, more and more adults are choosing to take the leap and transform their smile. I would estimate that roughly 25% of my patients are what i would call adult.

Another hesitation some people have is that they feel that getting braces is merely a cosmetic procedure. This is not always the case. Not only are you NEVER too old for braces, getting braces could be GOOD for your health. Getting braces as an adult can correct a variety of dental problems, such as:

• stopping the gradually worsening damage that can be caused by overcrowded teeth
• re-alignment to correct bite abnormalities (such as an overbite or underbite)
• correcting jaw position
• correcting jaw joint problems from mis-aligned teeth
• helping with teeth grinding

A common amongst adults is ‘how will i look as an adult with braces?’. Many adult patients at Walkow Orthodontics decide that Invisalign Clear braces are the best solution for them, with the clear, invisible braces being best way to transform their smile without interfering with their day-to-day life or appearance.