What is Involved in the Invisalign Procedure?
Invisalign is preferred way to straighten teeth in Orange County. It is clear, easy to use, completely removable, and one of the best options for making sure that you can experience a better smile without the self-consciousness of metal braces.
If you or your child have been considering Invisalign, you may find you have some questions about the procedure, including what’s involved and why it is such a popular choice for orthodontics in Orange County. Below is some information about what you can expect from the procedure, and why Remarkable Smiles is the best choice for your treatment.
What to Expect from Your Orthodontist
- Initial Consultation – Invisalign is a fantastic system, but it is not right for everyone. Dr. Mark Rashidi of Remarkable Smilesis a dual trained orthodontist that will first provide you with an honest assessment of your teeth, and give you information about what will help you with your smile.
- Taking the Impressions and Records – The next step is to collect all of your dental information. These include a record of your bite, the dental impressions, X-rays, and more. These are all used to then create the Invisalign aligners, using a state of the art system that will create the treatment plan.
- Casts Are Made – Once approved, the Invisalign casts are made, and the aligners are created. These can take approximately 10 days to 6 weeks, and as many as 12 to 30 aligners will be created. Dr. Rashidi will give you some updates on the turnaround time for these aligners.
- Get Started – Finally, you’ll have your aligners and you’ll be ready to get started. At Remarkable Smiles, we’ll give you all of the information you need to make sure that the process goes smoothly.
You’ll need to make sure you stick to the system as instructed by Dr. Rashidi. You’ll be told how to clean your teeth, how to care for your aligners, and how often to keep them on. Your specific treatment profile will be based on your needs, and we’ll make sure you have all the information necessary to get the best outcome.
The Invisalign procedure is simple, effective, and perfect for your tooth straightening needs. If you would like to learn more about Invisalign, or you would like to schedule your initial consultation, please call us today at (949) 770-8011.