Most people think Invisalign is harder than it is, but there are a few key steps you need to take to get the best treatment. We want to show you step by step how to get started on your journey to a straighter smile so you know what to expect at each step. Knowing how it works takes away the mystery and gives you the confidence to move forward.
First you need to make an appointment with an orthodontist who has lots of experience. To make an appointment you can call our office or go to our website. We’ll check your teeth and talk about your concerns and goals during this first visit to Marrecau Orthodontics. You can ask questions, learn more about Invisalign and decide if clear aligners are right for you during this visit. We’ll talk about what you want to achieve and how treatment can help you get there.
We do a full exam of your teeth, gums and bite during the consultation. We check your teeth to see how they fit together, look for crowding or spacing issues and check your overall oral health. This test helps us determine if Invisalign will work for you or if there’s a better treatment option. Clear aligners can’t fix every orthodontic problem so we need to be upfront about this so you get the best results.
After we’ve looked at your teeth we take digital scans or pictures that show exactly where your teeth are right now. These pictures are used to create a treatment plan just for you. Our process is quick and painless and gives us accurate measurements without the hassle of traditional impressions. With this digital information we can show you a virtual preview of how your teeth will move during treatment and what your final smile will look like.
You can decide to go ahead after you’ve seen your treatment preview and we’ve talked about the cost and schedule. If you decide to go ahead we’ll check your insurance benefits if you have them and set up a payment plan that fits your budget. We take care of all the financial stuff at this appointment so you know exactly what to expect before treatment starts. Adult orthodontic treatment helps improve both oral health and appearance with subtle solutions like Invisalign and clear braces. Many adults choose treatment to gain confidence and a healthier smile that fits their lifestyle.
Once the financials are sorted we send your case information to make your custom aligners. This usually takes a few weeks. During this time we’ll make a set of aligners just for your teeth based on the treatment plan we created. Every aligner is made with care to slowly move your teeth into their final position.
We’ll schedule an appointment for you to get started when your aligners arrive at our Parkland clinic. We’ll check to see if the first set of aligners fit well during this visit and show you how to put them in and take them out correctly. We’ll also tell you how to take care of your aligners and what to expect in the first few days of wearing them. We’ll put little tooth colored attachments on several of your teeth to help the aligners work better. We do this during your first appointment.
You’ll come to our office for check-ups every now and then during your treatment. Most of the time these visits are every 6-8 weeks. We’ll check on your progress, make sure your teeth are moving as planned and give you your next few sets of aligners at these visits. These check-ups are quick and easy and usually don’t take more than 30 minutes.
It usually takes 4-6 weeks from the first consultation to starting treatment depending on how soon your custom aligners are made. Some people are ready to start right away and like how fast the process is. That’s great too if others need time to think about their options or get money.
With an experienced orthodontist who guides you through every step Invisalign in Parkland is a breeze. We take care of everything from checking your insurance to creating your treatment plan to scheduling your appointments so the process is as painless as possible. We want to make getting started easy so you can focus on the good stuff that’s coming instead of worrying about how to get it done or following complicated rules.