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In most pop culture, the idea of straightening teeth is still associated with traditional, metal braces. \u201cWant to fix your crooked smile? Get ready to wear brackets and wires for the next couple of years!\u201d  That being the case, many people still aren\u2019t familiar with alternatives like Invisalign<\/a>. Clear aligners can seem odd and unknown as a result. Even so, that shouldn\u2019t hold you back from a highly practical option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who want to learn the Invisalign treatment process, here\u2019s a five-step summary of how it works. Read on to see how aligning trays can give you a straight, beautiful smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: The Consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is a consultation \u2014 an appointment that helps your dentist know whether Invisalign is a good path for you. If they decide you qualify, they\u2019ll answer any questions you have before going forward and help you take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Gathering Diagnostic Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign aligning trays are customized to each patient\u2019s teeth, so gathering diagnostic records is essential. The photographs and X-rays taken at this stage will be given to lab technicians, who\u2019ll then use them to create effective, comfortable trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Receiving the Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the completed aligners are received from the technicians, your dentist will have you come back for your first placement appointment. They\u2019ll then examine the fit between the trays and your teeth to see if further adjustments are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This appointment will generally teach you how to care for your trays, share a few best practices, and ensure you know when to transition to your next aligner set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Follow-up Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although you\u2019ll work through your trays independently, follow-up appointments are essential to Invisalign. These visits ensure treatment progresses smoothly and provide you with your next set of aligners. They also let you ask any questions that have come up along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Getting Your Retainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After completing the alignment, you\u2019ll have your new and improved smile! However, you\u2019ll have to wear a retainer from that point on to preserve your hard-earned results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, you\u2019ll be instructed to wear said retainer for at least twenty hours a day for six months to a year. After that, you can transition to wearing them nightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, Invisalign doesn\u2019t seem as odd compared to the better-known metal braces. If you\u2019re ready to try it yourself, get in touch with your dentist to discuss a treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ambiance Dental Spa<\/em><\/a> is based in Bowie, MD. Led and run by local dentist <\/em>Dr. Clarine Hightower<\/em><\/a>, their team works to ensure every patient receives top-quality dental care. <\/em>They thus offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency dental services. The practice also has flexible hours, open until 6pm three days a week.<\/em> For more information or to book an appointment, they can be reached at <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (804)-288-5324<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In most pop culture, the idea of straightening teeth is still associated with traditional, metal braces. \u201cWant to fix your crooked smile? Get ready to wear brackets and wires for the next couple of years!\u201d  That being the case, many people still aren\u2019t familiar with alternatives like Invisalign. Clear aligners can seem odd and unknown […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nThe 5 Steps of the Invisalign Treatment Process | Ambiance Dental Spa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to know more about the Invisalign treatment process? 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