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How Do I Get Started?
STEP 1: Visit Your Dentist
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The first step you need to do is make an appointment with Dr. Meyer and
staff, an Invisalign® certified
dentist office, for a free consultation.
Call or email our office for an appointment. Just mention that you have read over the Invisalign® information on this website, and you'll be eligible for a complimentary consultation.
During the initial visit, Dr. Meyer and you will discuss the issues you have
with your teeth and what kind of results you would like to see. Dr.
Meyer will evaluate your teeth and perform an assessment test to
determine if your situation is suitable for Invisalign®
treatment.
Naturally, orthodontic treatment cannot be placed on decayed teeth or in the presence of the gum disease gingivitis. Your initial Invisalign® consult is free. Time and cost estimates for your routine dental needs (X-Rays, checkup, removal of decay, treatment of gingivitis, etc) are prepared separately from your Invisalign® treatment plan. After you have healthy teeth and gums, Invisalign®
treatment will begin.
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STEP 2: Records Are Obtained and Sent To Invisalign®
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Your next Invisalign® appointment will be for us to obtain photographs and impressions of your teeth. When the treatment planning is complete, your records will be sent to Invisalign® along with Dr. Meyer's instructions. The fee for obtaining your Invisalign® records is $250 which is 100% credited towards your Invisalign® treatment plan fee. These fees are non-refundable only if you decide not to proceed with your Invisalign® plan.
Using the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, Invisalign® will translate the instructions into a virtual representation of your teeth movements. Invisalign® will then contact us with the results and then we'll contact you for your treatment case presentation.
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STEP 3: Treatment Case Presentation
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At this appointment we will present your entire treatment timeline. Plus you'll see a computer generated video of your teeth before, during and after completion of the Invisalign® process. You will be able to see what your smile should look like
when you are done with treatment. You will also know how many aligners you will need to wear and how long your treatment will take.
All financial considerations, including maximization of your dental insurance benefits, will be thoroughly discussed with you before you commit to treatment. If you like what you hear at this visit and are ready to get started we request a $2000 downpayment before we proceed to step 4.
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STEP 4: Invisalign®
Makes Your Aligners
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Once this treatment plan is accepted by you and Dr. Meyer, Invisalign® will then create a series of precisely customized aligners, using
advanced technology, for you to wear at each stage of your treatment.
Click on the play icon on the video to the left to see the process.
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STEP 5: You Receive Your Aligners
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You will then come in for placement of your first set of aligners. You
will be given additional sets to wear before you have to return for a
check up. You'll wear each set of aligners day and night for
about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
You'll visit Dr. Meyer about once a month to ensure that your
treatment is progressing as planned.
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STEP 6: You've Finished The Treatment
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Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each aligner in the series, your
treatment will be complete. We will even be able to finish your case
with tooth whitening dentistry if you desire, to give you that
gleaming beautiful smile you've always wanted!
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STEP 7: Retention
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Teeth that moved must be retained, otherwise they will move again. Dr. Meyer will design a retention plan to help you keep your smile for life! This may be a removable retainer or a bonded retainer (fixed lingual wire) or both.
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