INVISALIGN & INVISALIGN TEEN

Not every orthodontist has the expertise to offer Invisalign in Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City area. In fact, our orthodontist, Dr. Mergen, is part of the Top 1% Invisalign Providers in the North America and only 1 of 3 orthodontists in the state with VIP Diamond Provider status. Your results with Invisalign is very dependent on the orthodontist experience.

If you’ve been told that you’re not a good candidate for Invisalign, it’s in your best interest to seek a second opinion with Dr. Mergen. Why? With his advanced training and extensive experience, everyone – even you – can benefit from this state-of-the-art treatment. We’ve created thousands of healthy, beautiful smiles with the revolutionary technology of clear, removable aligners. Plus, Invisalign is great for both teens and adults, providing a level of discretion and treatment results that exceeds even clear braces. So you can smile all throughout your treatment with confidence.

Invisalign treatment provides numerous benefits to make straightening your teeth as easy as smiling:

Exceptional Results: Invisalign is the most advance technology that we use in orthodontics. On its own it is simply just a tool of treatment. Invisalign results are very dependent on the doctor providing the treatment planning and care. In combination with the experience of a top1% provide like Dr. Mergen you can achieve a better and more stable long term results than traditional braces.

True discretion: Invisalign provides the ultimate discretion for straightening teeth – even more than clear braces, which still require a visible metal wire. With Invisalign, no one needs to know you are undergoing treatment unless you choose to tell them.

Improved comfort: Invisalign doesn’t use brackets, which means the inside of your mouth won’t get sore or raw from chafing brackets. Invisalign’s smooth plastic aligners provide a comfortable experience throughout your treatment.

No diet restrictions: With metal or clear braces, you must avoid certain foods that can damage or break the brackets. With Invisalign, however, you simply remove your aligner while you eat. That means you can sink your teeth into whatever you like. From crunchy apples to sticky gum – the sky’s the limit!

Easy oral hygiene: Braces require extra care to remove food particles that get caught in the brackets, and getting the floss under that wire can be tough. Once again, Invisalign’s aligners come to the rescue. Remove your aligner to brush and floss as usual, and then pop it back into your mouth when you’re done.

No impact on your hobbies: With braces, many musicians find they need to undergo an adjustment period during which they essentially relearn how to play their brass or wind instruments. Athletes also need to take extra steps to protect their teeth and appliances by wearing pricey, custom-made mouth guards for braces. Invisalign’s removable aligners let you skip the inconvenience and keep enjoying your hobbies as usual.

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MEET DR. JOHN MERGEN

Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa Citys Top Choice for Invisalign® & Clear Braces

Dr. Mergen is devoted to creating amazing, “Mergen Orthodontic Smiles”. His signature smiles are said to change the life of his patients. He is known for his dedication to providing patients with exceptional service and advanced clear options that always exceed their expectations. Dr. Mergen creates a fun, relaxed environment where patients love to visit. The treatment options that Dr. Mergen offers are less obtrusive (clear) and he operates in an efficient manner in order to make orthodontic treatment short and sweet.

Dr. Mergen has dedicated his career to providing the most advancing orthodontic care and service for his patients. He specializes in Invisalign the most advanced technology in orthodontic care providing it for all ages earning him the Top 1% VIP provider status in North America. Orthodontic treatment for Dr. Mergen is so much more than just straight teeth and a nice smile. Dr. Mergen is dedicated to complete patient care including proper jaw and facial growth, airway development, space for permanent teeth, stable bite, balanced TMJ relationship, aligned teeth and of course an amazing smile.

BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION

Dr. Mergen’s interest in orthodontics started in high school when he made retainers in his father’s orthodontic practice. He was so excited about the field of orthodontics, he committed to an accelerated 3-year honor program at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa in 1995, graduated with honors and second in his class of 87 students.

Then, Dr. Mergen accepted 1 of 5 spots into the top orthodontic graduate program in the country at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and earned his Master’s in 1997. Dr. Mergen is dedicated to advancing orthodontic care and service for his patients. His has a specialized interest in Invisalign orthodontics earning him the TOP 1% VIP Invisalign Specialist status.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award
American Academy of Prosthodontics Dentistry Student Award

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Association of Orthodontics
Iowa Society of Orthodontics
Midwest Society of Orthodontics
American Dental Association
University Orthodontic Society

Professional Publications

Author:
“Treatment outcomes of growing Class II Division 1 patients with varying degrees of anteroposterior and vertical dysplasias, Part 2. Profile silhouette evaluation.” American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 125 (4): 457-462, 2004.

Co-Author:
“Evaluation of profile esthetic change with mandibular advancement surgery,” American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 117(6), 2000.

Case Publication:
“Treatment of a Class III malocclusion with maxillary constriction and an anterior functional shift.”

This case was chosen by the CDABO student case selection committee for publication in the AJO/DO.

(Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1999;116:324-8).

Outside the Office

Dr. Mergen loves having fun and spending time with his wife and two boys. His favorite sports are windsurfing, surfing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, boating, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.

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IOWA CITY

1570 Mall Dr., Suite 1
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: 319-688-0800
Email: frontdesk@mergenorthodontics.com

Hours:
Mon: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thur: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

CORALVILLE

3268 Crosspark Rd., Suite #101
Coralville, IA 52241

Phone: 319-626-2142
Email: frontdesk@mergenorthodontics.com

Hours:
Mon: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thur: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm