{"id":196,"date":"2026-05-27T16:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:16:30","slug":"orthopulse-speed-up-orthodontic-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/blog\/?p=196","title":{"rendered":"How OrthoPulse\u00ae Can Speed Up Your Orthodontic Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist holding a dental model that has braces\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more daunting things about straightening your smile or addressing a TMJ disorder with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/non-extraction-orthodontics-braces.html\">orthodontics<\/a> is the time it takes to do so. A braces treatment can take two years or more to complete, and while Invisalign can cut that time in half for some, both options are still quite the commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if you could speed up your orthodontic treatment? That\u2019s exactly what OrthoPulse\u00ae sets out to do! Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light Therapy Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrthoPulse\u00ae utilizes principles of light therapy, a relatively new technique that has quickly taken the medical and wellness fields by storm. So to understand how OrthoPulse\u00ae is able to speed up orthodontic treatments, it\u2019s important to know a few light therapy basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certain light waves (like those emitted by near-infrared and red-light) have been found to stimulate cells, improve circulation, and promote the body\u2019s natural healing process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process is noninvasive and simply involves exposing targeted areas to specific types of light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different types of light seem to have different effects. They can be used to treat pain, help injured muscles recover, and rejuvenate the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Near-Infrared Light VS. Red-Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red-light therapy is one of the most popular types of light therapy, especially for over-the-counter products. However, red-light is only able to reach surface-level tissue. This makes it well-suited for skin treatments, but not treatments that involve the muscles or bone like orthodontics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where OrthoPulse\u00ae really stands out. It uses near-infrared light, which is able to stimulate those \u201cdeeper level\u201d cells. When patients put the OrthoPulse\u00ae aligner in their mouth, the near-infrared light encourages the jawbone, teeth, ligaments, and other supportive oral tissue to grow and heal. As a result, the teeth and jawbone are able to move and shift into their ideal positions much faster than they would otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does OrthoPulse\u00ae Actually Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might sound too good to be true, but OrthoPulse\u00ae and other devices like it really do work! Multiple studies show that OrthoPulse\u00ae can help patients complete their braces or clear aligner treatments 50% faster. Not only that, but the near-infrared light also reduces discomfort and promotes recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the thought of a lengthy treatment timeline held you back from straightening your smile or addressing TMJ pain, ask your dentist about OrthoPulse\u00ae. It could provide the lightning-quick solution you were looking for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/meet-dr-teasdale.html\">Dr. Russell Teasdale<\/a> has over 40 years of experience in dentistry, and is a Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and the Institute for Minimally Invasive Dentistry. He\u2019s passionate about keeping up with the latest dental innovations, like OrthoPulse\u00ae. If you\u2019re interested in reducing your Invisalign or braces treatment timeline, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evolutiondentalpdx.com\/contact.html\">contact Dr. Teasdale\u2019s office<\/a> at 503-974-3829.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the more daunting things about straightening your smile or addressing a TMJ disorder with orthodontics is the time it takes to do so. A braces treatment can take two years or more to complete, and while Invisalign can cut that time in half for some, both options are still quite the commitment. 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