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Patients of all ages are now smiling with confidence. With Invisalign®, you can get the beautiful, straight smile you deserve without the hassle of metal braces!

What is Invisalign and how does it work?

Invisalign uses a series of clear and removable aligners to straighten your smile. Invisalign is made with highly effective 3D computer imaging technology to show you exactly how your orthodontic treatment will progress.

You will wear your aligners around the clock, removing them only during mealtimes and to brush and floss your teeth. As you move on to each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move slowly until they have straightened to their final positions. You'll visit us at Kennell Orthodontics about once every six weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time typically lasts nine to 15 months, and the number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both numbers will vary from case to case.

Why would I want Invisalign?

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 here at Kennell Orthodontics in Laconia 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.

Request a complimentary consultation with Dr. Alan Kennell to see if Invisalign is right for you.

Happy World Smile Day!

As is well known by now throughout the world Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963. That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.

As the years passed Harvey Ball became concerned about the over-commercialization of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace.  Out of that concern came his idea for World Smile Day®. He thought that we, all of us, should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world.  The smiley face knows no politics, no geography and no religion.  Harvey’s idea was that for at least one day each year, neither should we.  He declared that the first Friday in October each yearwould henceforth be World Smile Day®. Ever since that first World Smile Day® held in 1999, it has continued every year in Smiley's hometown of Worcester, MA and around the world.

October is known as National Orthodontics month! Do you know the difference between dentistry and orthodontics? Check out the info graphic below to learn the differences between dentists and orthodontists!

Did you know that Dr. Kennell is the only orthodontist in New Hampshire that offers HARMONY?!  HARMONY offers a great new invisible solution for straightening your teeth!

HARMONY's digitally customized system for straightening teeth provides orthodontics with advanced technology to invisibly treat patients of all ages. For teens and adults of any age seeking invisible orthodontics, HARMONY offers a solution for even the most challenging cases.

Dr. Kennell designs your personal treatment through  HARMONY’S advanced technology using computer-assisted treatment.  The 3D image shows how each tooth will be moved for your desired smile. CAD/CAM technologies produce a customized system that adapts seamlessly to the shape and contour of your teeth.  The computer robotically forms arch wires for each phase of your treatment,  creating a high level of orthodontic precision and accuracy in tooth correction.

HARMONY System

Do you feel self-conscious about smiling and laughing in public because your smile isn’t as straight as you’d like?  Having teeth that are correctly aligned not only improves the look of your smile; it provides real health benefit, allowing ease of hygiene, optimal function and an ideal bite.

Lingual braces, placed on the tongue side of the teeth, are the completely invisible orthodontic option for patients who want to improve their smile without sacrificing comfort and aesthetics. With HARMONY System lingual braces, we are able to give you the beautiful smile you've always wanted, and no one will be able to tell you're undergoing orthodontic treatment!

The Benefits of HARMONY

• Orthodontic care with the HARMONY System results in faster treatment times, shorter appointments, and amazing results!

• Proprietary CAD/CAM technology ensures highly accurate treatment of all orthodontic cases, regardless of severity.

• Small, smooth brackets are designed to help you adapt quickly to your orthodontic treatment. Plus, the low profile of each bracket makes brushing and flossing easier than with traditional braces.

• Self-ligating brackets give your orthodontist more control over your precise tooth movement and provide a more comfortable overall experience for you.

It's never too late to get the smile and confidence you deserve. Ask if HARMONY brackets are right for you! For more information, visit www.myharmonysmile.com or ask Dr. Kennell about HARMONY's unique benefits.