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.

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!

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!

Gracias, merci, grazie, gratias tibi… no matter the language - thank you! In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, my staff and I would like to humbly offer our most heart-felt thank you for voting Pfister Orthodontics “Best of the Best” in the Medina County Gazette reader’s poll for 2021!

Okay, from time-to-time I’ve been known to get a little “sciency” with the #fridaypfisterfix. And I suppose I’m guilty of it in this week’s edition. But to all the parents out there with young children, you don’t want to miss this one! I talk about an early intervention in orthodontics that can save your children a ton of health problems / discomfort (and you a ton of money) down the road.

Before COVID, I used to be able to assess a parent’s level of happiness with their child’s new smile by reading their face after the “big reveal.” The braces came off. And I could see in their face if they were happy or not. Then, masks were mandated. So you’ll never guess what I “looked to” for nonverbal communication in the age of COVID…

I’m often asked what has been the biggest change in Orthodontics in my 35+ years in practice. I’ve seen us go from full metal bands to one-surface brackets, from chemical bonding of braces to super-efficient light cure adhesives, and from metal brackets to clear polymer trays for moving teeth. But in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I reveal the one development that tops them all…

August is a very exciting and humbling time for Pfister Orthodontics as we celebrate the anniversary of the opening of our practice in Medina. This year, we’re celebrating 36 years of creating smiles, and I’d like to showcase a team member once a week so you can meet the people behind those smiles. This week, meet Connie Clower, who has been with us since the beginning…

Happy anniversary Team Pfister! 36 years ago this week, we moved into our current office that, at the time, was only half the ground floor. A lot has changed in orthodontics over the past 36 years. But the one constant has been the love and support the residents of Medina County have given us year-in and year-out. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, learn more about our journey from 1984 - present.

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.