Everything You Want to Know About the Invisalign Clear Aligner Invisible Orthodontics!
What exactly is an Invisalign clear aligner?
What is Invisalign? Why should I choose the Invisalign clear aligners?
How does the invisible clear aligner (Invisalign) move the teeth?
What are the advantages of the invisible clear aligner (Invisalign)?
What are the steps of the invisible clear aligner (Invisalign) treatment?
1. Consultation
Usually this is the first time that you, as a patient, meet with your dentist. During this phase, examinations, checking of teeth and soft tissues, digital scanning, and X-rays are performed. Your approximate treatment plan is presented by your doctor. With the help of a computer program and AI, you can instantly see the expected result of the orthodontic treatment in your own photograph and even on a video that has been taken of you. You can, of course, ask as many questions about your treatment as you like, and your orthodontic specialist will gladly discuss them all with you. Find out more about how orthodontic consultation works and how modern digital planning helps to achieve extraordinary results.
2. Digital treatment planning
About a week later, you will be presented by your dentist with the precise details of your Invisalign orthodontic treatment, the number of stages (number of aligners) required, and the exact price of the procedure. With the help of a virtual video showing your treatment process week by week, you can follow how your teeth will move step-by-step. After the orthodontic treatment plan is presented, all your questions will be discussed, and you will have the opportunity to ask further questions. If you liked your treatment plan, and you are ready to proceed, then we shall order your custom made Invisalign aligners. The production and delivery will take about 2 weeks after which time you will be ready to wear your shiny new invisible aligners. You can read more about how the digital treatment plan is created for Invisalign clear aligners.
3. Let’s start the treatment!
On this appointment you will receive your Invisalign clear aligners, and your orthodontist will perform the necessary preparatory procedures on your teeth. You will also receive a gift pack with all the necessary tools and things needed during the course of the treatment. Last but not least, we will also provide you with important and useful information about the treatment. We will present these orally as well as in writing. Learn more about what happens on the first Invisalign treatment appointment when you are first presented with your invisible aligners.
4. Check-ups
At regular intervals, you need to visit the dental office so that your orthodontist can check the proper progress of your treatment. If we notice any problems, then these will also be resolved during these appointments. In addition, we will also provide you with the next set of invisible aligners. These appointments in our clinic are completely free of charge because their cost is included in the treatment! You can read more about why regular Invisalign checkups are important and how they ensure successful treatment.
5. End of the treatment
When the active aligner treatment is finished, we still have to ensure that the teeth remain in their proper position, since we would not want the beautiful final result to be ruined by the movement of the teeth. Two devices are available for this purpose. One is a fixed retainer bonded to the inner surface of the front teeth, and the other is a transparent, removable, passive aligner that must be worn at night. For more information about retention after orthodontic treatment please read what can cause relapse after orthodontic treatment and how can we prevent it.
Is invisible aligner treatment (Invisalign) more expensive than traditional braces?
It is important to emphasize that in the case of simpler dental problems, invisible aligner treatment does not cost more. In more complex cases, it is a little bit more expensive. However, in exchange for the extra cost, the patient receives a customized orthodontic appliance that represents the pinnacle of today’s modern technology. Furthermore, in the case of a more expensive Invisalign packages, the treatment includes the price of additional aligners that can be ordered if needed. (For the cheaper packages, these must be paid separately at an extra cost.)
It should also not be overlooked that with traditional braces, you have to pay for each activation at every visit to the dental office. These appointments, however, are free during aligner-based orthodontic treatment!
You can read detailed information about the price and how many stages are included in each Invisalign treatment package.
Why is it important that invisible aligner (Invisalign) treatment be performed by an orthodontic specialist?
Although these aligners can also be prescribed and used by general dentists, we must not forget the fact that someone has to plan and monitor the treatment. It is most fortunate if this is done by a specialist who is familiar with the professional background of orthodontics, since the laws of physics and biology cannot be ignored even in orthodontic treatment carried out with invisible aligners. The professional experience gained over many years of work, even during treatments with traditional braces, is also indispensable for conducting successful and safe orthodontic treatments. If you are interested in the biological and mechanical background of orthodontics, and in the most common questions related to orthodontic treatment, then you can read the most frequently asked questions about orthodontics.
Why should I choose the clear aligner (Invisalign) orthodontic treatment at the Netfog Dental Clinic?
Our orthodontic specialists have gained several decades of experience in orthodontic treatments performed both in hospitals and in private practices. They work with all possible types of orthodontic appliances (aligner-based, traditional, lingual, self-ligating, removable, etc.), and they treat both children and adult patients. They undertake and successfully complete every treatment, from the simplest to the most complex cases. Through continuing education, they regularly refine their knowledge and master the most modern techniques. Our clinic is also equipped with the newest machines and instruments, thereby supporting the work of our doctors so that they can provide the best possible service. For us, it is of primary importance to carry out our work in a kind, family-like atmosphere, pain-free, and with complete and thorough information provided to our patients.
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In our clinic, the consultation is free of charge if you choose to have your orthodontic treatment done at our practice. (The price of the consultation will be credited toward the cost of the orthodontic appliance.)
*Orthodontic consultation is free if you choose to have the treatment done at our clinic! For all invisible aligner (Invisalign) orthodontics treatments, we offer installment payment options!