Invisalign®

Invisalign® Treatment Process

You may be somewhat familiar with how the Invisalign® treatment works, but we’d like to take you through each step of the treatment process, from consultation to confident smile. Whether you’re considering treatment for yourself or someone else, knowing more about the entire process can help you be more confident in your decision to choose Invisalign® and enjoy a better smile every day.

1. Talk To Dr. Salyani About Invisalign®

Your treatment begins by scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. Salyani. Dr. Salyani has received the proper Invisalign® training and can truly evaluate your needs and determine how Invisalign® can help you.

During the consultation, you and Dr. Salyani will discuss your case in detail to determine if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign®. This type of treatment can address many different cases, from simple to more complex. Dr. Salyani will determine if Invisalign® is right for you. (Take the Smile Assessment ahead of time to see if you might be a good candidate.) This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions about Invisalign®, costs, dental/orthodontic insurance, or any other concerns.

2. A Customized Treatment Plan Is Created For You

Dr. Salyani will take x-rays, pictures, and impressions of your teeth, which Invisalign® will use to create a digital 3-D image of them. From these images, Dr. Salyani will map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth, and tell you the approximate length of treatment. Using the same technology, Dr. Salyani will be able to show you a virtual representation of how your teeth will move with each stage of the treatment. While every patient’s case is different, treatment typically takes a year. For teens, the length of treatments is comparable to that of braces.

3. Receive Your Custom Aligners Based On Your Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on your individual treatment plan, a series of custom-made, clear aligners will be created specifically for you. These aligners are made of a smooth, comfortable, BPA-free plastic that won’t irritate your cheeks and gums like traditional metal braces often do. Simply wear them throughout the day, and remove them when you eat, brush and/or floss your teeth. As you wear each set of aligners, your teeth gently and gradually begin to shift into place. Because they’re virtually invisible, most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them.

4. Wear A New Set of Aligners Every Two Weeks

Approximately every two weeks, you will begin wearing a new set of aligners, advancing you to the next stage of your treatment. To monitor your progress, you will have occasional checkups with Dr. Salyani, usually only every six weeks or so. For best results and a timely outcome, you should wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day throughout your entire treatment. At every stage, you will see how much closer you are to having a smile that reflects the real you.

5. Reveal Your New And Improved Smile From Invisalign®

Congratulations! This is the time when you celebrate. You have reached the end of treatment, and will be smiling more than ever. Once your treatment is complete, protect the beautiful new smile you have invested in. Ask Dr. Salyani if you will need retainers to keep your teeth in their new position. Vivera® retainers are custom-made using the same state-of-the-art technology as Invisalign. Vivera® retainers lock in your beautiful smile.

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