We are often asked about the process of getting started with Invisalign treatment. Initially your consultation will be to have a general look at your teeth, ensuring you first of all are a suitable candidate for the treatment. Its important to ensure your treating dentist is trained in both traditional braces and Invisalign, as even though both are suited to a large portion of similar cases, one may be more appropriate for your particular case.
If you are indeed suitable, your next step will be to have photos, radiographs (x-rays) and impressions taken of your teeth. With all this information your case will be measured to calculate which tooth movements are needed to get your teeth nice and straight. The added benefit of using the Invisalign system is that a computer generated simulation of your case will be created, giving you a detailed preview what your smile result will be, and how long the treatment will take. This simulation is called your ‘Clincheck’.
With our dentist you are able to request changes to how the Clincheck result appears. Individual teeth can be moved on the simulation, to suit what you and the dentist feels is best.
Once completely happy with your Clincheck, your Invisalign aligners can be ordered, and you are almost ready to begin the clinical treatment!
In our next blog we will go through what typically happens when you start your treatment and what to expect.