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ATKINSON DENTAL CLINIC,
P.C.
Steven T. Atkinson, DDS
1491 East 10th Street
Rolla, Missouri 65401
(573) 364-2868
clinic@atkinsondental.com
Accepted
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Invisalign® is the
invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces, using a series
of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal
wires or brackets. You wear each set of clear invisible aligners for
about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As
you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will
move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened
to the final position Dr. Atkinson has prescribed.
Dr. Atkinson is an
Invisalign Certified Dentist, committed to providing the most
comprehensive treatment plan for all of his Invisalign patients. Dr.
Atkinson and select members of his staff have attended the required
course of lectures and hands-on sessions specifically designed to
provide his Dental Team with the clinical and operational confidence
to successfully treat a wide range cases with Invisalign technology.
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Is Invisalign for Me?
Invisalign can be used to treat the vast majority of
common problems for adults and teens.
Whether your smile needs minor improvements or more extensive adjustments,
Invisalign can certainly help. It's successful in treating overly crowded or
widely spaced teeth. It can also relieve more complex issues, including
overbites, underbites and even crossbites. In fact, an Invisalign Certified
Orthodontist or Dentist can use Invisalign clear aligners in all or part of just
about any treatment plan.
Made to fit your lifestyle,
not change it.
Because Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to position and straighten
teeth, you can keep your active lifestyle during treatment. Unlike braces,
Invisalign aligners have no metal bands or wires to irritate your mouth. So go
ahead and be as active as you like. Since Invisalign is removable, just take the
clear aligners out for special events or if you're going to indulge in a sticky,
gooey snack.
Look your best during and
after treatment.
Of course you want to look great, at work, at school, with friends. Maybe
you speak to groups or conduct meetings. You still can. Because Invisalign is
clear and nearly invisible, most people will never know you're straightening
your teeth - unless you tell them. And when your course of treatment has ended,
you can feel more confident, whether in front of people or not. You're going to
have a stunning smile.
Invisalign
FAQ's
Q: How Does Invisalign Work?
A: Dr. Atkinson will utilize 3D
computer imaging technology to demonstrate your complete treatment plan from the
initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. This imaging
technology is then used to design an individualized series of custom-made
aligners. You will wear the aligner for about two weeks while your teeth move
incrementally. After two weeks, the current aligner is replaced with the next
one until the final position is achieved.
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Q: What do aligners look
like?
A: Aligners are clear and
nearly invisible, and are sometimes referred to as invisible braces,
hidden braces, or clear braces. If you’ve ever seen clear tooth-whitening
trays, that should give you a good idea what the aligners look like.
Invisalign aligners are custom made to fit and move your teeth.
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Q: Will the treatment be painful?
A: Each time you change to a new
aligner, there may be some temporary discomfort while your teeth adjust to their
new position. It is completely normal and is a good sign that the treatment is
working.
Q: How long will I have to wear my
Invisalign Aligners?
A: Total treatment time averages
9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between
18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.
Q: How often will I have to see Dr.
Atkinson?
A: You'll visit Dr. Atkinson about
once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.
Q: Will wearing Invisalign Aligners
affect my speech?
A: Some people are affected more
than others, but most adjust in a short period of time to the feeling of the
aligners and do not have permanent changes in their speech.
Q: How often will I have to wear my
aligners?
A: Invisalign only works while
you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended that you wear your aligners
full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush and floss your teeth.
Q: Does Invisalign really work?
A: Yes. In orthodontic and dental
practices nationwide, Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening
teeth. Nine out of ten patients are "very satisfied" with their Invisalign
experience.
Click here to read Invisalign success stories.
Q: Does insurance cover Invisalign?
A: Any insurance plan that covers
orthodontics should cover Invisalign. We will contact your insurance company to
verify the coverage you will receive before treatment begins. That way you will
know for sure what part your insurance will pay.
How Do I Get Started?
Once you decide to improve
your smile, the rest is easy. Getting started with treatment couldn't be easier.
The path to a more beautiful smile is simple and starts right here.
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Step 1: Visit Dr. Steve
Atkinson, an Invisalign Certified Dentist
During the initial visit, Dr. Atkinson will evaluate, assess and discuss
the course of treatment with you. Dr. Atkinson's staff will take bite
impressions of your teeth and will send these to Invisalign for
processing.
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Step 2: Invisalign
makes your aligners
Invisalign uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to transform
your bite impressions into a custom-made series of clear and removable
aligners.
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Step 3: You receive
your clear aligners in a few weeks.
During your next visit to Atkinson Dental Clinic, you will receive your
first set of clear aligners. Dr. Atkinson will most likely give you a few
additional sets to wear before your next visit.
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Step 4: You wear your
aligners.
You'll wear each set of clear aligners day and night for about 2 weeks,
removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Patients, on average,
complete treatment in approximately a year. You'll visit Dr. Atkinson at
regular intervals to check your progress.
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Step 5: You've
finished treatment!
Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each clear aligner in the
series, your treatment will be complete and you will have straighter
teeth and the beautiful smile you deserve.
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To read more about Invisalign, please visit the Invisalign
website at
www.invisalign.com
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