Invisalign orthodontic treatment uses a series of clear, removable, and comfortable aligners that allow you to smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign clear aligners are made with 3D computer imaging technology and have been proven effective in treating a variety of cases including crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite, and underbite.
Family dentist is our practice has received d extensive treating tough aligned technology which is the inventor of Invisalign orthodontics treatment. She is a certified clinician to provide Invisalign treatment for all of our adult patients.
5 steps of Invisalign orthodontic treatment process
If you are you considering starting the journey to a beautiful smile by going through Invisalign® orthodontic treatment all you need to do follow these 5 steps:
Step 1: Contact our office and schedule a consultation appoint with our Invisalign provider.
You can meet our Invisalign provider at either Maclean VA office or our Washington DC office.
Mclean office: 1363 Beverly Road, suite 250, Mclean VA 22101 T: 703-752-2200 Washington DC office: 1426 21st Street, 2nd floor Washington DC 20036 T: 202-331-3474
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Step 2: A Customized Treatment Plan will be presented to you
After careful evaluation of your teeth, bite, X-rays and digital scan of your teeth, our Invisalign provider will begin to map out a precise plan, taking into account the movements of the teeth and approximate length of time it takes to reposition them. You will be able to see a virtual representation of how your teeth will move at each stage, as well as the final planned result.
Step 3: Start the treatment and and Receiving Custom Aligners
After agreeing to start the Invisalign treatment, soon you will receive a series of custom-made, clear aligners made specifically for your mouth. In order to see the best results, you must wear these aligners at least 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, to drink non-water beverages, and to clean your teeth and trays.
Step 4: Change to New Aligner Every Two Weeks
In the following months, you will change to new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, and have checkups with our Invisalign provider every 6 weeks or so. At every stage you should already be able to see the positive effects of the Invisalign® process.
Step 5: Reveal and Maintain New Smile
Congratulations! While every case is unique, one year is typical for most adults to finally receive their beautiful new smile. To keep your smile as straight and bright as that happy first day, it is essential that you follow our Invisalign provider’s recommendations. This may include wearing a retainer made from the same material as the aligner trays to maintain the shape of your smile.
You can meet our Invisalign provider at either Maclean VA office or our Washington DC office.
Mclean office: 1363 Beverly Road, suite 250, Mclean VA 22101 T: 703-752-2200 Washington DC office: 1426 21st Street, 2nd floor Washington DC 20036 T: 202-331-3474
Call us for a consultation visit. We like to be the co-author of the journey to build your smile and confidence