New Drug Could Cut Invisalign Treatment Time in Half

Orthodontics is the science of moving the teeth into a straighter, more pleasing orientation, but it has faced two major problems over the years: time and relapse. Most orthodontic treatments like braces and Invisalign take at least a year to move the teeth, and afterward, it is very common for the teeth to partially revert back to their previous positions. Recently, researchers have come up with a way that could potentially solve both of these issues using a natural human hormone that has been shown to make the teeth move faster during treatment. What is it? How does it work? Read on to learn more. (more…)