The Invisalign Process: 6 Steps to a Picture-Perfect Smile

You can achieve your goal of a straight, uniform, picture-perfect smile with Invisalign. The removable aligners make orthodontic treatment at Dental Care of Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida, easier than ever! The Invisalign treatment process, however, isn’t a quick fix. Your procedure will take time, and your compliance will be required to succeed.  

Here are six steps to a picture-perfect smile with Invisalign: 

Step 1- Initial Consultation

Your Invisalign fitting process will begin with a consultation to see if this treatment is right for you. At this time, Dr. David Kagan and our team will evaluate your smile, assess the problems you want to fix, and discuss the goals you hope to achieve through Invisalign treatment. We’ll also review the process with you and answer questions you may have about the duration, cost, and outcome of your procedure. 

Step 2 – Planning Your Treatment 

If you proceed with Invisalign, we’ll customize a treatment plan to meet your unique dental needs. Using 3D imaging, we’ll map out your teeth’s movements and visually depict your smile. 

Step 3 – Creating Your Aligners

Once a treatment plan is in place, Dr. Kagan and our team will create a series of custom-fitted aligners for your use. These clear, plastic aligners will bear the brunt of slowly but steadily shifting your teeth into proper alignment. The number of aligners you need will depend on the complexity of your treatment. You’ll also rotate the aligners every few weeks to maintain the momentum of moving your teeth. 

Step 4 – Wearing Your Aligners

For best results, we recommend wearing the aligners 22 hours a day, taking them out mainly to eat and brush your teeth. Consistent aligner use will yield quicker results. Removable aligners make meals more enjoyable, as you can eat what you want. You can also brush and floss normally for better oral hygiene.  Clean your aligners before returning them to your mouth to keep them in mint condition. 

Step 5 – Dental Checkups 

You won’t need as many dental checkups as you would with braces, but you will see Dr. Kagan periodically to ensure all is going well with your treatment. We may schedule a visit every six to eight weeks to monitor your progress and check on the health of your gums and teeth. 

Step 6 – Finalize Your Treatment

Your treatment ends when your smile goals are achieved, and your teeth are straight, uniform, and even. Upon completing your procedure, we’ll give you a custom retainer to keep your teeth in alignment indefinitely. You’ll wear the retainer full-time for a few months and then only nightly while you sleep to help maintain your smile’s beautiful new appearance. 

Where to Go for Invisalign Treatment Near Me 

To benefit from all that Invisalign Orthodontics has to offer you, contact Dr. David Kagan from Dental Care of Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL, at (561) 556-6275. 

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