Start with the diagnosis
Teeth, gums, roots and bite need clinical assessment before movement is planned. A clear tray is an appliance choice, not a substitute for understanding the orthodontic problem.
Orthodontics & Invisalign / Treatment guide
Invisalign clear aligners
Explore Invisalign clear aligners at Atlas Dental. Our Platinum Provider practice offers a free consultation to discuss your smile, suitability and treatment options.
Explore your options with our Atlas Dental team. Ask who would provide your treatment and whether a specialist referral is needed.
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A clearer look at aligners
A clear tray fits over the teeth. Treatment uses a planned series of removable aligners.
- 01Removable trays
- 02Planned movement
- 03Ongoing reviews
A general illustration of how a tray fits. Your aligner system and treatment sequence are planned individually.
Understanding your care
Clear trays, an individual plan
Start with the purpose of treatment, then explore what matters for your own care.
Everyday participation
Aligners are removable, so following the prescribed wear and review plan matters. Discuss how treatment fits your routine and what could make it difficult to use consistently.
Movement and refinement
The digital plan is a guide to intended changes. Progress is assessed in the mouth, and additional steps or adjustments may be needed before the treatment goals are reached.
From questions to a plan
What care can involve.
The details and sequence depend on your assessment and individual treatment plan.
Assess suitability
Review oral health and the bite, then discuss whether aligners or another approach best suits the required movements. Take the appropriate records for planning.
Plan the sequence
Use scans and other records to develop the intended tooth movements. Explain proposed attachments or other steps and review the goals and limitations.
Wear and review
Use the prescribed aligners and attend progress checks. The clinician assesses how teeth are responding and decides whether the sequence needs any adjustments.
Plan retention
At the end of active movement, assess the result and arrange a retainer plan. Continued retention and review help manage changes in tooth position.
Before you decide
A plan that makes
sense for you.
Aligners are not suitable for every orthodontic problem. They require consistent participation and can cause discomfort; oral health problems or undesired movements can occur without appropriate care and monitoring. Attachments and other steps may be needed, and a simulation does not guarantee the result. Braces or another approach may be more suitable after assessment.
Does Atlas Dental offer Invisalign?
Yes. Atlas Dental is an Invisalign Platinum Provider. Request a free Invisalign consultation to discuss whether clear aligners may suit your teeth, bite and goals. A consultation does not guarantee suitability or a particular result.
Will I have attachments on my teeth?
You may. Small tooth-colored attachments can help the tray guide certain movements. Your clinician explains which teeth need them and how they fit into the treatment plan.
Do I still need retainers?
Yes, a retention plan is generally needed after active tooth movement, including aligner treatment. Your clinician recommends an appropriate retainer and explains the ongoing commitment to maintaining tooth position.
A place to begin
Bring your questions.
We’ll start there.
Talk through your priorities, alternatives and who would provide your care. An assessment helps clarify the next step.
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About this guide & educational sources
The treatment images and animations in this guide illustrate examples of care. They are not Atlas Dental patient results, personal treatment recommendations or statements about an individual clinician’s scope. Your assessment and care plan determine which options are appropriate for you.