Straight Teeth, No Braces... Page 1 Why Invisalign? 3 Treatment Costs & Insurance Coverage 4 How Long Does It Take? 4 Invisalign & Your Overall Health 5 FAQ
Got Invisalign? It s about time you straightened your smile... Here s why adults and teens are choosing Invisalign clear and removable aligners customized treatment costs simple cases cost less with 0% financing, paying for Invisalign on a monthly basis assists in making it affordable no brackets, no wires and no elastics no headgear Condition: Large gap between two front teeth Treatment Duration: 11 months Condition: Crooked Teeth Treatment Duration: 12 months Condition: Crooked Teeth Treatment Duration: 10 months Condition: Crowding, Mid line off to the side Duration: 13 months Condition: Crooked, misaligned teeth Duration: 15 months Condition: Crooked Teeth Treatment Duration: 15 months Visit DawsonDental.ca to view videos and testimonials
No Surprises! What To Expect... 20 Minute Consultation During your complimentary 20 minute consultation, we will confirm whether you are a candidate for Invisalign by taking digital x-rays. If you are, we provide you with a quote for your treatment. The severity of your case will determine the cost. More complicated and complex cases take longer and are more involved, therefore costing more overall. Impressions & Records We will take orthodontic records of your teeth, including impressions, and fill out an invisalign treat plan and prescription form and send all the material to Align Technology. Behind the Scenes At Align Technology, a computer model of your teeth is created from the impressions. Align then uses its 3-D imaging software to generate a graphical representation of your doctor s treatment plan almost like an animated movie of the way your teeth will move from the current position to the final desired position. Our dentist reviews and approves the rendering of their treatment plan (the 3-D movie) on a secure portion of Align s web site. Align Technology produces a series of clear, plastic aligners that correspond to the stages of tooth movement in the 3-D movie. Aligner delivery Your aligners will arrive in our office approximately six weeks later. While the number of aligners varies for each individual, a full set typically includes 20-30 aligners per arch (upper and lower) for the full treatment and 5-10 for Invisalign Express. Once you receive them, you will wear each stage of your aligners for two weeks before switching to the next set in the series. Week by week, your teeth are straightened millimetre by millimetre. Your treatment may require abutments which are small attachments on your teeth that act like Velcro for the aligner to grab onto and effectively move your tooth into its desired position. For optimal results, you ll be required to wear your aligners 20-24 hours per day. You can remove them to eat, drink, brush, floss or for special occasions.
View your 3-D smile animation on-line Once you have provided us with your e-mail address, you will receive a welcome message via e-mail. This gives you your password to access your on-line Dawson account which includes your Invisalign 3-D animation of your smile from start to finish. Each phase of your treatment will have its own animation so you can come back to visit when you start a new phase to see how your smile will look at the end. Watch your teeth move! Regular check-ups and aligner deliveries You ll need to visit our dental hygienist regularly to receive new aligners. At these appointments, the hygienist and dentist will add or remove abutments where necessary and monitor your treatment results to ensure you re on track. During the entire process, you ll be able to watch your teeth gradually move 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. 7 Refinement phase (where necessary) At the end of your series of aligners, the dentist may need to fine tune your smile so it is absolutely perfect for you. This is called the refinement phase. If you have a mild, moderate or advanced case, up to three free refinements will be provided for you. 8 Treatment completion and retention When you have completed your last set of aligners, we will then remove any necessary abutments to prepare you for the next phase. Since your smile has a memory for the way it used it be, your teeth will try to move back to their original crooked position. We will take impressions of your teeth to create a retainer. This will cost $350-$650 depending on the type of retention that is selected. You will need to wear the retainer frequently and then taper it off gradually until you only need to wear it at night. We do advise you to wear your retainers at night for your entire life. This will maintain your oral health because your teeth will be easier to brush and floss when they are straight. This phase is also the perfect time to professionally whiten your teeth. Now that your teeth are no longer crooked, the whitening treatment will no longer have difficulty treating your entire tooth surface. Now you ll really enjoy showing of your new straight smile!
Treatment Costs & Insurance Coverage Invisalign Express For patients with targeted orthodontic issues, such as mild spacing, crowding and orthodontic relapse. Treatment Duration: 3-6 months Invisalign Full & Teen For patients with an incorrect bite, widely spaced and overly crowded teeth. Treatment Duration: 9-24 months Level of Treatment Overal Cost 6 months 12 months Average Level of Treatment Overal Cost** 6 months 12 months Level 1 $1,995 Level 3 $4,900 $484/month $242/month Level 2 $3,900** $317/month $159/month Level 4 $5,650 $609/month $305/month Level 5 $6,450 $742/month $371/month A $2,000 deposit is required to commence treatment to cover the lab fees. 5% cash discount is provided for payment in full at the start of all treatment plans, with the exception of Level 1 and 2 (Express). *Financing available on approved credit. **Note: retainers are always required at the end of Invisalign treatment and an additional fee of $150.00. FREE take-home whitening when you complete treatment* *Not included in the Express treatment plan. You can now be approved right on the spot, you don t have to wait! Ask us how! Provided 0% Financing by HealthSmart Financial Will my insurance cover this? Typically, an insurance policy that covers traditional braces also covers Invisalign to the same extent. Contact us and we`ll tell you exactly what you and your family are covered for.
How long will it take? Like traditional braces, the length of treatment depends on the complexity of the case. Treatment time is about the same as conventional braces about a year for Invisalign Full & Teen. Invisalign Express takes about three to six months. Our Invisalign Provider Team Dr. Gelfand Dr. Meyer Dr. Gakhal Invisalign Can Improve Your Oral Health Many people live with crowding, overbites or other types of alignment problems without the motivation to seek orthodontic treatment. Unlike strictly cosmetic procedures, straightening your teeth can benefit your overall oral health. Straight, properly aligned teeth are easier to maintain with proper oral hygiene, such as flossing and brushing. This can help reduce the risk of cavities as well as gum disease. In addition, people with bad bites may chew less efficiently. Correcting bite irregularities can make it easier to chew and digest foods. Improperly coordinated upper and lower front teeth also can create speech difficulties, which can be corrected through orthodontic treatment. So, not only can straightening your teeth with Invisalign improve your aesthetic appearance, it can improve your oral health. Dr. Vyas Dr. Daveikis Dr. Hormoz Dr. Ladha
Also Available: General Dentistry Guide Is Invisalign for adults or teens? When Invisalign was introduced, parents were concerned about whether or not their kids would wear their aligners because they conveniently come out for brushing, eating, etc. Now teens don t have to worry about embarrassing metal braces in their yearbook photos or Facebook profiles. Just like Invisalign for adults, the aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. The only difference between Invisalign and Invisalign Teen is that Invisalign Teen has blue-to-clear colour-changing aligners to show how long each aligner has been worn. Also, six free replacement aligners are provided in case some are lost or broken. Will wearing Invisalign aligners affect my speech? Whitening Guide Similar to other orthodontic treatments, Invisalign aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having aligners in your mouth, any lisp caused by the aligners will disappear. How often must I wear my aligners? We find aligners are most effective if worn 20 to 22 hours per day and removed only for eating, brushing, flossing and special occasions. Sedation Guide Is Invisalign for me? Invisalign can be used to treat the vast majority of common problems for adults and teens. Whether your smile needs minor improvements or more extensive adjustments, Invisalign may certainly help. It s successful in treating overly crowded or widely spaced teeth, as well as overbites, underbites and even crossbites. I believe that a person s smile impacts their self esteem and confidence. It inspires me to know that I play a role in transforming not only a person s smile, but also, more importantly, their life. 1.877.943.2976 info@dawsondental.ca Dr. Edward Gelfand, B.Sc., D.M.D. President & Founder