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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT How does Invisalign work? Comfort and Technology are Top Priorities for King Orthodontics K ing Orthodontics, a family business, has long roots in the Pittsburgh area. North Hills native Dr. Earle King opened his practice on Perry Highway in Wexford 40 years ago. His son, Dr. Bryan King, joined the practice in 2000 and together they have been able to expand the practice to include locations in downtown Pittsburgh and now Bridgeville. Both board-certified orthodontists earned Dr. Earle King and Dr. Bryan King their DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Their goal of making patient comfort and technology top priorities shows from the minute you enter the office. The patient waiting areas are warm and inviting. The newest location in Bridgeville provides custom banquette seating in the waiting area and flat-screen TVs in the private treatment rooms. “We know the lives of our patients and parents are very busy, and that is why we strive to provide an atmosphere that is calm, friendly, and always positive,” says Dr. Earle King. Specializing in orthodontic treatment for adults and children, King Orthodontics provides patients with a wide variety of options to choose from, including traditional braces, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. Their continued commitment to the latest technology shows with their use of the Itero scanner. Itero is a device that is used to create a 3-D model of your teeth through a series of digital pictures and, in most cases, replaces traditional goopy impressions. King Orthodontics is the only Top 1% Provider of Invisalign in Western Pennsylvania. In fact, in 2013 both Drs. Earle and Bryan King received the Invisalign Pioneer Award for their work treating patients with Invisalign. They also have presented nationally on the topic of Invisalign. Dr. Earle King has participated as the expert in the “Ask the Expert” webinar. Dr. Bryan King has presented at the Invisalign National Summit to over 1,000 of the country’s orthodontists. Currently he is on staff at Seton Hill University Orthodontic Residency program, where he coaches the residents on how to use the system with the most beneficial results. With over 4,000 cases both completed and in treatment, their unmatched experience allows King Orthodontics to treat some of the most difficult cases, even those who were told they were not candidates for Invisalign. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a series of clear “aligners” that fit comfortably over your teeth so there is no need for brackets or wires. They are custom made and completely removable so they do not interfere with your lifestyle. 40 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Upper St. Clair Each set of aligners is worn for one to two weeks, with removal only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Your teeth will move gradually each week. You will only need to visit the office every eight to 10 weeks! The average treatment time is six to 18 months, and the average number of aligners is between 18 and 30. What is Invisalign Teen? Invisalign Teen works the same as standard Invisalign but offers some additional features that make it very appealing to teen patients, and their parents! It allows for the growth of teens’ permanent teeth (second molars, plus first and second bicuspids). So, as a parent, you can be assured that new, growing teeth won’t deter your teen’s orthodontic treatment in any way. Moreover, teens can start treatment even if all of his or her permanent teeth aren’t in. Also, you don’t have to worry if your teen loses an aligner. Invisalign will provide free replacements for up to six individual aligners lost... just in case. You can learn more at www.invisalign.com/teen. King Orthodontics truly is “the secret behind Pittsburgh’s most confident smiles.” In addition to Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, the doctors provide treatment for TMJ disorders, fit athletes with the new Under Armour mouth guards, and use state-of-the-art metal and clear braces. For more information about King Orthodontics or any of the products mentioned in this article, visit www.kingorthodontics.com. Or call one of the following offices and set up a consultation. Wexford: 724.935.5323 Pittsburgh: 412.246.0600 Bridgeville: 412.564.5351