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what is invisalign?

Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces, using a series of clear removable trays to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. You wear each set of clear invisible trays for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each tray 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.

    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 trays in all or part of just about any treatment plan.  

Made to fit your lifestyle, not change it. Because Invisalign uses clear plastic trays to position and straighten teeth, you can keep your active lifestyle during treatment. Unlike braces, Invisalign trays 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 trays 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 trays. You will wear the tray for about two weeks while your teeth move incrementally. After two weeks, the current tray is replaced with the next one until the final position is achieved.  

Q: What do Invisalign Trays look like?

A: Trays 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 trays look like. Invisalign trays are custom made to fit and move your teeth.  

Q: Will the treatment be painful?

A: Each time you change to a new tray, 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 Trays?

A: Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of trays 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 Trays 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 trays and do not have permanent changes in their speech.  

Q: How often will I have to wear my trays?

A: Invisalign only works while you're wearing the trays. It's recommended that you wear your trays 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.

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.

Atkinson Dental Clinic also offers No Interest Financing of Invisalign through CareCredit, the nation's leading Patient Payment Plan. CareCredit has a plan to fit almost every budget

How do I get started?

Getting started with treatment couldn't be easier. The path to a more beautiful smile is simple and starts right here.  

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.

Step 2: Invisalign makes your trays.

Invisalign uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to transform your bite impressions into a custom-made series of clear and removable trays.

Step 3: You receive your clear trays 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.

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.

For more information on Invisalign, call us at 573-364-2868 or visit the Invisalign website at www.invisalign.com.