Invisalign Tips, from Drs. Joel and Charles Brodsky

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively.

Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, ask yourself the following questions:

1.) Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2.) Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3.) Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, Drs. Brodsky say, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits.

If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Brodsky Orthodontics, give us a call!

It's January 4th, and we are glad to be back in the office!

Brodsky Orthodontics at the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California

Last weekend Dr. Charles Brodsky and two of his Invisalign Teen patients represented Brodsky Orthodontics at the 2009 US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA. They got to explain their experiences to other teens about wearing their aligners while the spectators waited in line for autographs from professional surfers Peter Mel, Connor Coffin and Jamie Sterling at the Invisalign Teen booth.



Invisalign Teen aligners fit into a teenager’s lifestyle easily. Now teens don’t have to be self-conscious when they go to proms, take school photos, or post pictures online. Projected treatment time ranges from 12 to 18 months (approximately half the amount of time of conventional braces).

Many parents had valid concerns about what would happen if their son or daughter lost their aligners or what if they don’t wear them as needed. To alleviate parents’ fears, the Invisalign Teen product offers six free replacement aligners and a special compliance indicator on every aligner. At Brodsky Orthodontics, we find that teens who are not willing to wear braces are especially compliant patients because invisible trays that straighten teeth are cool and easy to maintain.



Dr. Joel and Charles Brodsky are not only Elite Premier Providers of the Invisalign System, but they have a special designation making them Teen Providers. No other orthodontist in a 15 mile radius has this special designation which indicates that they have not only been trained on teenagers, but have shown a high level of success in treating teens with the Invisalign System.

More Patient Reviews for Brodsky Orthodontics!

We at Brodsky Orthodontics in the Lakewood and Long Beach area have been receiving some amazing compliments from our patients. Take a look at what they have been saying!



The entire office is very efficient. I'm usually not there much longer than the allocated appt time. Love that! ~ Lynn F.

I like a lot of things about my Dr. Brodsky. one of the things I like about my othordontist is that he is really nice and has a lot of of patience with me. My orthodontist is very gentle, makes me laugh and always puts a smile on my face. ~ Kathy C.

Very friendly staff and modern office. Patient and courteous doctors. ~ Karmela J.

Everyone in the office was very friendly, and caring! Dr. Brodsky, has been highly recommended to us by, not only by our dentist; Dr. Denette Anderson, but we just found out that our friend had him years ago! Her teeth look great! ~ Aletta E.

More About Getting Invisalign in Lakewood California

Have you been considering Invisalign but haven't been able to find any unbiased information online about it? I came across this video today that shows exactly how one patient has reacted to her Invisalign aligners. Clearly, she loves the product, but she also lets people know exactly how she feels in her first 10 minutes of wearing Invisalign:

Thinking About Getting Invisalign in Lakewood California?

Have you been considering Invisalign to straighten your teeth? As an ELITE Premier Provider of Invisalign in Lakewood, Northern Orange County, and Lakewood, California, I understand the excitement patients have when it comes to invisible aligners. Invisalign is a unique advancement in orthodontics, and I'm happy to put that invisible smile on the face of my patients! To learn more about Invisalign, check out this informative video I came across:

Learn About Invisalign

Invisalign®

Both Dr. Joel and Charles Brodsky are

ELITE Premier Invisalign® Providers

Consider Invisalign® to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted – without braces. A complimentary consultation with the doctors can determine if Invisalign is right for you.
Because both doctors have treated well over 300 cases, they have been given a special ELITE designation by Invisalign, indicating their special experience which most other orthodontists in the area do not have.

What is it?

Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology, and has been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to treat with Invisalign.

Why would I want it?

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in the office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How does it work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Brodsky has prescribed. You'll visit Dr. Brodsky about once every 6-8 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.



Learn more about Invisalign on their web site at www.invisalign.com.