Information on Invisalign treatment by Dr. Richards

So what happens when you decide Invisalign is for you? Dr. Richards is an Invisalign trained doctor with whom you will meet for a consultation to discuss the goals you have for your smile. Once Dr. Richards determines that Invisalign is right for you, he will write up a detailed treatment plan, and the process of straightening your teeth will begin. Your Invisalign system may look like a simple piece of plastic, but it's much more. With advanced technology, your Invisalign aligners are custom-made for you, and only you. Over time, your teeth should move to reveal the smile you've been looking for. So take a look at the steps below you and your doctor will take to get you to a brand-new smile.

	Your initial consultation will be with Dr. Richards. During this visit, you'll discuss the issues you have with your teeth and what kind of results you would like to see. Once your doctor decides your situation is suitable for Invisalign treatment, a treatment plan will be mapped out with your goals in mind. Then, impressions and pictures of your teeth will be taken for digitization purposes.
	The impressions of your teeth will be digitized in order for Dr. Richards to work with a computerized 3-D image of your teeth. Then, Dr. Richards will plan your tooth movements throughout your entire treatment timeline. You'll be able to see a virtual representation of your teeth before, during, and after completion of the Invisalign process so you can see what your smile should look like when you're done with treatment.
	From your doctor's precise treatment plan, customized aligners are created with advanced technology for you to wear at each stage of your treatment. While the number of aligners varies for each individual situation, a full set of treatment typically includes 20-30 aligners per arch.
	You should wear your aligners at all times, with the exception of eating and drinking, in order to complete your treatment in the timeline determined by you and your doctor. You'll go in for occasional checkups, to monitor your progress and to receive your next set of aligners. During the entire treatment process, you'll be able to watch your teeth gradually moving into place. Your smile will, little by little, move into something you'd like to show off. The people around you will be sure to notice your new-found confidence. Choosing the Invisalign system is a smart decision on your part because the advanced technology provides you with customized treatment to give you a smile that suits you.

Even with all that superior technology, we make it easy for you to get Invisalign as we offer payment options to help you on your way to the smile you've always dreamed of.

See: Invisalign Treatment Examples for various orthodontic problems we can use with Invisalign

Invisalign Teen uses the same Invisalign technology as adult aligners, moving teeth gradually with each set of clear, comfortable plastic aligners. But because teens (and their mouths) are constantly on the move, we’ve added a few special features.

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