NEW! Invisalign Stickables 1

NEW! Invisalign Stickables

New Invisalign Stickables!

Hi Marin Ortho Friends, Family, and New Patients! We are now offering Invisalign’s new product for Phase 1 and Teen patients called Invisalign Stickables. The stickers are a fun new way to accessorize your clear aligners and are easy to use. They are offered in a wide variety of shapes, colors, patterns, emojis, and more! Even better, they are made of a durable waterproof material so they adhere to the aligners.

How it Works

With your dry, clear aligner simply place the stickers where desired and peel off the clear film. The next step is to smile big! That’s it!

NEW! Invisalign Stickables 2

Ask a doctor or an assistant for Invisalign stickables at your next appointment!

Keeping Clean While Staying Green! 3

Keeping Clean While Staying Green!

Keeping Clean While Staying Green! 4Patients who are new to our office are sometimes curious about what our approach is for ensuring a safe environment, especially for young children for whom chemicals can have a stronger effect.

We are very fortunate that in addition to guidance from national and local medical and dental organizations, we are also able to work directly with the coordinator of the Marin County Green Business, a government-run program.

Thanks to their expertise, we are able to continue to provide our patients and team members with an environment that is not only safe with regard to biological contaminants but also from chemicals that have been linked to respiratory issues, cancer, etc.

Looking for guidance for your own home?  You don’t need to be a business owner to benefit from the tips on their website:


Dr. Jasmine Gorton, DMD, MS is a Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist in braces/Invisalign and small business owner of Gorton & Schmohl Orthodontics / MarinOrtho. The practice has maintained Marin County Green Business Certification for several years as part of their commitment to provide the best care possible for patients of all ages.

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