Invisalign® Info
Invisalign Treatment Process (START HERE)
Every patient is an Invisalign candidate! An Invisalign finish is possible with every Kunik treatment plan. We have taken Invisalign therapy to the next level by making available at-home dental monitoring with every treatment plan. Whether in-person or virtual, it all starts with a Free Consultation.
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In-Office Consultation: Since you are already in our office we can take panoramic x-rays and iTero optical pictures of your teeth from which we will create a digital 3-D image. We can review the 3D Scan while we discuss your treatment options. During the consultation we will discuss your smile objectives and determine how to best achieve your goals. We will provide you with treatment plan costs during your consultation.
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Virtual Consultation: The actual consultation will take place over a smartphone video call. If you have an iPhone, for example, we would call you over Facetime. During the consultation we will discuss your smile objectives and determine how to best achieve your goals. If you would like to send us a few smile selfies prior to your virtual appointment we can review those ahead of time. We can email you a link to our interactive smile smartphone app. We will provide you with treatment plan costs during your consultation.
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An initial in-office visit is required to baseline your smile with photos and x-rays. We will take panoramic x-rays and iTero optical pictures of your teeth from which we will create a digital 3-D image. The iTero Optical Scan takes just 5 minutes. You can watch as the iTero 3D image appears on the screen in real-time. We can even send you a link to a 3D movie of your teeth being virtually straightened.
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From these images we will map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth and tell you the approximate length of treatment. We can even show you a virtual representation of how your teeth will move with each stage of treatment. Based on your individual treatment plan, a series of custom-made, clear aligners is then created specifically for you. These aligners are made of a smooth, comfortable, BPA-free plastic that won't irritate your cheeks and gums like traditional metal braces often do. Simply wear them throughout the day, and remove them when you eat, brush, and floss your teeth.
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Approximately every two weeks you will begin wearing a new set of aligners. We will schedule checkups either in-office or at-home (using dental monitoring) with you every six weeks or so. For best results and a timely outcome, you should wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day, throughout your entire treatment.
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Once your treatment is complete, protect the beautiful new smile you have invested in. We will recommend retainers to keep your teeth in their new position while your ligaments continue to adjust to the new tooth position. Vivera® retainers are custom made using the same state-of-the-art technology as Invisalign. Vivera retainers will lock in your beautiful smile.
Are you ready to begin?
The best way to learn what Invisalign can do for you is to contact one of our dedicated treatment coordinators for a personal free consultation. We can evaluate your specific needs and determine the best treatment plan for you.
At-home Kunik Smartphone Remote Dental Monitoring
Smartphone dental monitoring is option for all of our dental patients at the start of treatment. We will help you set up the app on your smartphone and then walk you through how to use your phone to take your first scan. Kunik Orthodontics is using dental monitoring for all aspects of treatment - observation, braces including Invisalign and retention.