Patient Resources · Before & After

Invisalign® Results

Real before-and-after Invisalign® cases from Dr. Martenson and Dr. Ma — clear aligners that straightened smiles with no metal, no wires, and trays that come out for meals and special occasions. Drag any slider below to compare.

20–29Custom aligner sets per arch

~2 weeksBetween each tray change

22 hrs/dayRecommended wear time

RemovableTrays come out for meals and photos

Case study

Crowding & alignment refined

~12 months

After

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Procedures

Invisalign®

Before

Crowding and uneven alignment had made the patient self-conscious in photos and meetings. They wanted a straighter, more balanced smile without committing to visible metal braces.

After

A custom Invisalign® aligner series reshaped the smile gradually over the course of treatment — completed entirely with clear, removable trays. The result reads as a broader, more balanced smile.

Case study

Gaps closed, smile line refined

~10 months

After

Before

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Procedures

Invisalign®

Before

Spacing and tooth position were the patient's primary concerns. They wanted to close visible gaps between teeth and refine the overall smile line — without the look or commitment of braces.

After

Through a custom series of Invisalign® aligners, the spacing was closed evenly and the smile line was refined. A confident, natural-looking result the patient was excited to show off.

— Why patients pick Invisalign®

Invisalign® vs traditional metal braces

Both treatments can correct the same alignment issues — the experience of getting there is what's different.

Feature	Invisalign®	Metal Braces
Visibility	Nearly invisible clear trays	Visible metal brackets and wires
Removable	Yes — out for meals, photos, brushing	Fixed for the entire treatment period
Eating	No food restrictions — trays come out	Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods
Comfort	Smooth plastic, no wires to poke or scratch	Brackets and wires can cause irritation
Office visits	Brief check-ins every 6–8 weeks	Tightening adjustments every 4–6 weeks
Hygiene	Brush and floss normally	Extra care needed around brackets
Patient commitment	22 hours of wear required daily	None — brackets stay on continuously

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