So what
happens when you decide Invisalign is for you? Simply visit an
Invisalign-trained doctor for a consultation to discuss the goals you have for
your smile. Once your doctor determines that Invisalign is right for you, he or
she will write up a detailed treatment plan, and a set of virtually invisible
aligners will then be sent to your doctor. 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 you and your doctor will take to get you to a brand-new smile.
Your initial consultation with
your dentist or orthodontist, is oftentimes offered free of charge. 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 your doctor to work with a computerized 3-D
image of your teeth. Then, your doctor 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. And even with all that superior technology, we make it easy for
you to get Invisalign. Look over some payment options to
help you on your way to the smile you've always dreamed of.
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New Legislation Permits Hygienists to Self-Initiate Scaling
Under previous legislation hygienists were permitted to perform scaling or root planing on dental patients only if a dentist issued an order for the procedure to be performed. New legislation that came into effect on September 1, 2007, now allows hygienists to perform scaling or root planing if a dentist issues an order to do so or on the hygienist?s own initiative but in this case only if there are no contraindications present (see the list below).
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