Invisalign
Designed just for you
So what happens when you decide Invisalign is for you? Simply visit an Invisalign-trained doctor for a consultation to discuss the goals you have for your smile. Once your doctor determines that Invisalign is right for you, he or she will write up a detailed treatment plan, and a set of virtually invisible aligners will then be sent to your doctor. Your Invisalign system may look like a simple piece of plastic, but it's much more. With advanced technology, your Invisalign aligners are custom-made for you, and only you. Over time, your teeth should move to reveal the smile you've been looking for. So take a look at the steps you and your doctor will take to get you to a brand-new smile.
Your
initial consultation with your dentist or orthodontist, is oftentimes
offered free of charge. During this visit, you'll discuss the issues
you have with your teeth and what kind of results you would like to
see. Once your doctor decides your situation is suitable for Invisalign
treatment, a treatment plan will be mapped out with your goals in mind.
Then, impressions and pictures of your teeth will be taken for
digitization purposes.
The
impressions of your teeth will be digitized in order for your doctor to
work with a computerized 3-D image of your teeth. Then, your doctor
will plan your tooth movements throughout your entire treatment
timeline. You'll be able to see a virtual representation of your teeth
before, during, and after completion of the Invisalign process so you
can see what your smile should look like when you're done with
treatment.
From your doctor's precise treatment plan, customized aligners are
created with advanced technology for you to wear at each stage of your
treatment. While the number of aligners varies for each individual
situation, a full set of treatment typically includes 20-30 aligners
per arch.
You should wear your aligners at all times, with the exception of
eating and drinking, in order to complete your treatment in the
timeline determined by you and your doctor. You'll go in for occasional
checkups, to monitor your progress and to receive your next set of
aligners. During the entire treatment process, you'll be able to watch
your teeth gradually moving into place.Your smile will, little by
little, move into something you'd like to show off. The people around
you will be sure to notice your new-found confidence.