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Orthodontist
Michele A. Bernardich,
DMD, MSD
Photo by Olaf
Starorypinski
Aperfect fashion piece is timeless. One benefit of Invisalign is that it takes someone with a good job, outfit or car.
The same goes for a beautiful less time than traditional metal braces. About 87 percent of those surveyed
smile. The time to get a smile would go without something for a year to
that will last a lifetime is now. And great “Your time is valuable so why not get have a nice smile for the rest of their life.
news, you do not have to wear braces to a smile in a shorter time than metal
get it (unless of course you want to). braces without anyone noticing,” she A practitioner with over 23 years of
says. “The Invisalign option reduces experience, Bernardich is among a small
“Adults and teens alike want a bright treatment time and has added health percentage of orthodontists in the United
smile so they do not have to cover their benefits such as easier oral hygiene and States to become a Diplomat of the
mouth while laughing or close their lips no food restrictions.” American Board of Orthodontists, which
in pictures, ” says Michele A Bernardich, recognizes excellence in her specialty.
DMD, MSD. Sound familiar? Invisalign and Invisalign Teen both She sees each patient at every visit,
use a series of custom-molded aligners. ensuring continuity of care. Her office
She encourages anyone that may have The aligners are removable, so you can uses the I-Tero scanner, which eliminates
been told they were not an Invisalign continue to eat your favorite foods, brush messy impressions – utilizing 3-D and
candidate in the past, to get a second and floss normally. The average treatment digital technology. Bernardich has two
opinion, adding she has treated many time is between five and 15 months. locations, one in Allentown and another
patients whose cases were considered Think about it, the smile you have always in Northampton..
too complex. wanted in record time!
before after
As an Elite Invisalign provider using The importance of a confident smile
the product since 1999, Dr. B., as is shown in the results of the before after
her patients call her, was recognized “Behind the Smile” Perception
nationally in 2015 by Invisalign as a Top study conducted in 2012 by the
Teen provider and recently had one of research firm, Kelton Research. The
her treatment results showcased in the study showed Americans perceive
2016 Invisalign Gallery in Las Vegas. people with straight teeth to have
more desirable qualities including
A beautiful smile can boost confidence attributes such as being happy,
and make first impressions unforgettable. surrounded by loved ones and
professionally successful.
What’s more, the survey showed
almost three out of four people
would be more likely to trust
someone with a nice smile than
28 INSPIRE HEALTH March · April 2017 Dr. B’s actual Invisalign treatment results showcased in the
2016 Invisalign Gallery (Teen category) .
