You will meet with Dr. Thompson and he will evaluate your mouth and determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign or Invisalign Express. The Dr. will also discuss the course of treatment for Invisalign and answer and questions that you may have.

If you are a candidate, and you decide that Invisalign is what YOU want for YOUR smile, then we continue with the next step.

We will now take X-rays and impressions of your teeth. Impressions are a quick and pain free process where the impression material is loaded into a light plastic tray. The plastic tray is inserted in your mouth over your teeth and in 2 minutes it sets up and hardens. We then have very precise impressions of your teeth to send to the Invisalign labs.

We also take photographs of your teeth and face for use in designing your Invisalign aligners and so we have “Before” pictures so that you can see where you started with your Smile Transformation.

We submit your impressions and photographs to Invisalign for Evaluation. Once in the Invisalign system the Dr will consult on your case with Invisalign via a secure Internet site. The Dr can make adjustments to your case as needed.

Invisalign allows you the patient to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

You'll wear each set of clear aligners all day and night for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Patients, on average, complete treatment in about a 12 to 18 months. With Invisalign Express you can complete your treatment in as little as 6 months.

You'll visit us approximately every 4-6 weeks so that we may check your progress and provide you with additional aligners.

These 6 week appointments are critical to the success of your Invisalign treatment. We need to monitor your progress to insure that no modifications are needed.

Each of these appointments are short appointments. You will be at our office for no more than ½ hour and are easily scheduled to fit your schedule. Make the appointment for on your way to work, at lunch, or on your way home.

We want to insure that you wear your aligners the correct amount of time and always have new aligners available when you need them so that your treatment can be accomplished in the short amount of time that you desire.

Besides giving you a beautiful, straight smile, one of the wonderful benefits of Invisalign orthodontics is that you look great at the completion of your treatment but you will also be able to smile with confidence during your treatment . No ugly metal brackets are wires will get in the way of your smile!

No one will know you are straightening your teeth. Invisalign aligners are clear and practically invisible! Most people will only know you are wearing them if you tell them!

Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each clear aligner in the series, your treatment will be complete and you will have straighter teeth and the beautiful smile you deserve.

The length of treatment depends on your needs but averages about 12 months to 18 months. For less complex treatment needs, Invisalign Express treatment is typically accomplished in 6 months.

Still want more information? We have several options for you.

• Visit our FAQ page on Invisalign
• Request a Invisalign Information Packet
• Call us at 614-486-7378 and make your
  Free Smile Makeover Consultation appointment.