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Invisalign®
Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted — without braces.
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective.
Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.
Dr. Shimizu has achieved the status of Invisalign Preferred Provider, which is based on the number of cases treated. He has been a certified Invisalign clinician since its availability to the profession in 2000. Please call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation so Dr. Shimizu can determine if Invisalign is right for you.
Getting Started With Invisalign
Getting started with Invisalign is easy. Contact our office to arrange a convenient no-charge consultation. Invisalign is the state-of-the-art way to straighten your teeth without braces!
Step 1:
Visit our office for a complimentary initial consultation
During the initial visit, Dr. Shimizu will help you decide on your course of orthodontic treatment. We will take complimentary digital photographs and discuss financial options with you.
Step 2:
Collect diagnostic materials
To begin Invisalign treatment, we will take a set of x-rays and bite impressions of your teeth and send them, along with a set of precise instructions, to Invisalign for processing.
Step 3:
Invisalign makes your aligners
Invisalign uses advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to transform your bite impressions into a custom-made series of clear and removable aligners. There may be as many as 48 in the series or as few as 12, depending on your individual treatment plan.
Step 4:
You receive your aligners in a few weeks
During your next visit to the office, you will receive your first set of aligners. We will most likely give you a few additional sets for you to wear before you return for your next visit.
Step 5:
You wear your aligners
You'll wear each set of aligners day and night for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss your teeth. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months, but will vary from case to case. You'll visit our office only about every 8-10 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.
Step 5:
You've finished Invisalign treatment!
Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each aligner in the series, your orthodontic treatment will be complete and you will have the beautiful lifetime smile you've always wanted.