Invisalign Specialist

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an orthodontic technique that uses a series of clear, plastic aligners to improve the position of your teeth and jaw.

Unlike traditional orthodontic treatment, there are no archwires, metal brackets, or rubber bands involved. The aligners snap snugly over your teeth, but you can remove them at any time. That means you can still eat all of your favorite foods, including nuts and seeds.

Invisalign aligners are made from SmartTrack®, a material free of BPS, BPA, latex, and gluten. Treatment is safe for adults and teens, including those with allergies and pregnant women.

What types of issues can Invisalign correct?

Dr. Afkham prescribes Invisalign to address mild and moderate alignment issues, including:

• Crowding
• Crooked or overlapping teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite
  
  

You might also benefit from treatment with Invisalign if you have a malpositioned jaw that affects the way you bite, chew, or speak.

What does treatment with Invisalign involve?

Invisalign treatment begins with an oral exam, a review of your dental health history, and a discussion of your goals. After gathering that information, Dr. Afkham takes digital X-rays to assess the position of your teeth and jaw. If you have gum disease or cavities, he will recommend periodontal treatment or a filling before moving forward. We need a stable and healthy mouth to move teeth.

What are the steps involved:

1. Come in for a free consultation. Dr Afkham will evaluate and show you what Invisalign can do for you.
2. Get you personalized treatment plan of time in treatment and cost. 

3. Ready to go? We will take impressionsof your teeth and bite and send off for Aligners to be made just for you. 

4. Your Aligners are 3D printed are created ubsing industry-eading technology. Aligners are created for confort in mind.

5. When Aligners arrive, your first visit teeth are prepared if needed to help move them into position. We show you how to wear and take care of them. We are partners in this journey. 

6. You wear Aligners for approx. 7-10 days for 20-22 hours per day except when eating or brushing your teeth. 

7. You visit us every 4-6 weeks based on case by case basis. During this time we monitor the progress and provide you with new sets of Aligners. 

8. You complete your Aligners and we top it off with some whitening to shine up that new smile. We have retainers made to wear after treatment is complete. Retainers will keep your teeth in the new position- if you don't wear them- they can undo your smile outcome. 

9. Enjoy your new beautiful, healthy and iimproved smile. Show it off at every chance you get! 

How long does treatment with Invisalign take?

The length of time you need to wear Invisalign aligners depends on the issues treated and your commitment to Dr. Afkham’s plan. Most people achieve a more balanced, symmetrical smile after 6-12* months, but it may take longer.

When you finish wearing Invisalign aligners, you transition to a retainer. A retainer prevents your teeth from shifting out of their new positions.

To further explore Invisalign treatment, make an appointment at Davis Smile Center by calling the office or use the online booking tool today.

*Individual results may vary.