How can we help you?
Maintaining a problem-free smile isn’t difficult, and with just a little effort on your part, you can enjoy excellent oral health. Dr. Michael and our team want you to feel confident about the decisions you make about your dental care, so we are always happy to answer your questions.
We know that informed patients tend to enjoy better oral health, and that is our ultimate goal. Over the years, we’ve heard many questions from our patients, and some of them are listed below. But there’s so much more to your dental care than we can share here, so please don’t hesitate to contact our dental team if you need more information.
Invisalign
Invisalign treatment can take several months or longer than two years, depending on the complexity of your orthodontic issues. On average, patients spend about 18 months in treatment.
Invisalign treatment can correct the following orthodontic issues:
- Crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth
- Bite misalignment issues, including the overbite
- Unusual gaps or spaces between the teeth
The Invisalign® Treatment Timeline and You
Your Palatine dentist first evaluates your orthodontic needs and discusses your smile goals before moving forward with treatment. We can determine how long you’ll need Invisalign aligners at this initial consultation.
If you proceed with Invisalign, we take impressions, and the Invisalign lab uses our results to craft your custom aligners. You wear each set for approximately two weeks before moving on to the next. You visit us only periodically for progress monitoring. At the end of Invisalign treatment, your Palatine dentist provides a custom retainer to prevent orthodontic relapse.
For predictable results, following your dentist’s instructions throughout treatment and after is vital.
Invisalign Treatment with a Dentist Near Me
If you’re looking for Invisalign in Palatine, call (847) 359-7520 to schedule your orthodontic evaluation today. You can also contact us if you have questions about our treatments and services.
We work with financing through Lending Club.
Invisalign in Palatine, IL is a fantastic way to straighten your teeth without drawing attention to treatment. In other words, it is orthodontics without brackets, wires, and metal!
Invisalign is the most popular clear aligner system, and it is ideal for patients who want straight teeth discreetly.
Issues Invisalign Can Correct
The initial step calls for a consultation in our dental office. Your dentist assesses your teeth to make sure Invisalign will provide the desired results. The treatment can correct the following issues:
- Crooked, crowded, and misaligned teeth
- Bite issues, including overbite
- Gaps or uneven spacing between teeth
If Invisalign is a good choice for your smile objectives, your dentist lets you know how long treatment will last and what to expect. We also take impressions of your teeth, and the Invisalign lab uses these to create your custom aligners. You change aligners based on your dentist’s instructions and move through your kit until you’ve exhausted the supply. Then your treatment is finished!
The benefits of this system include removable aligners to enjoy your meals, ease of wear, and discretion.
Who Can Use Invisalign?
Invisalign is ideal for teens and adults, but your dentist determines whether you can wear the orthodontic system based on exam findings and your specific smile goals.
Contact our dental office if you would like to schedule an Invisalign consultation.