Clear aligners, such as those used in Invisalign therapy, can yield amazing results in creating better smiles. But not all aligner companies are created equal. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, check out which major player filed for bankruptcy last month (and why I continue to choose Invisalign as our preferred company for aligner therapy).

Recent studies have shown that 40-45% of dental patients today are not good candidates for Invisalign® therapy. Seeing as though I’m an orthodontist who offers Invisalign, you must be shocked that I’m relaying this fact to you. “Dr. Pfister, shouldn’t you be convincing me to try Invisalign therapy to create my best smile?” The truth - Invisalign is amazing. But it’s not for everyone.

Hope all of you are having a wonderful holiday season! While I’ve been enjoying time with family, I’ve also been hard-at-work with continuing education. In fact, the week before Thanksgiving, I attended my first in-person convention in 2 years (thanks to COVID) — an Invisalign® summit entitled Transformation. If you’ve been considering Invisalign treatment, check out what I learned…

So much to talk about in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix. Our local football teams are doing great, the Cleveland Guardians are in the playoffs, and (here comes the nerd in me) it’s Orthodontic Awareness Month! It’s no wonder that Autumn “leaves” me smiling!

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Recently, I’ve been asked about two areas in Orthodontics that I feel would fall into the “prevention department.” If you’re a dental health geek like me, you don’t want to miss these 2 things that will keep that beautiful smile intact!

What do Olympians, an Orthodontics Conference, and Dr. Pfister’s stomach have in common? Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix to find out!

We’ve been getting a lot more adult patients coming through the door with interest in Invisalign treatment to create that perfect smile. And I have to tell you, Invisalign is a game-changer! For all my adult readers out there, this #fridaypfisterfix about considering Invisalign treatment is dedicated to you. And there’s a special offer for you at the end of the article!

Are you in it to win it? I encourage all my patients to embrace the tooth-moving therapy that is best for them. For many, this is Invisalign. But for others, braces are best. Read on to learn why both braces and Invisalign are here to stay…

Orthodontists have always been blamed for the demise of proper oral hygiene efficiency once the braces have been placed. And to some degree, the blame is well-earned, with the various paraphernalia that are attached to the individual tooth. Not to mention that all the teeth are strung together! But what about my Invisalign patients? Why do they still struggle with oral hygiene? Here’s some weekend reading for ya! Enjoy this week’s #fridaypfisterfix right here.

Over the years, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with Invisalign. I even thought about ditching it as a treatment option. But then, Invisalign upped its game. In this week’s Friday Pfister Fix, I give my 2 cents about Invisalign vs braces. I also bust 5 myths about Invisalign that will help you determine if Invisalign is right for you.