CLEAR ALIGNERS

CLEAR ALIGNERS

Dr. Jeremy Flinkman is a certified Invisalign dentist in Des Moines, offering clear aligners right here in our office. Invisalign offers a discreet, convenient, and effective solution for your orthodontic needs. Adults and teens alike can benefit from clear aligner treatment while enjoying a comfortable experience that benefits their oral health.

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HOW CLEAR ALIGNERS STRAIGHTEN TEETH

Clear aligners work by gently shifting your teeth over time. The digitally printed trays are worn for about two weeks, and then you replace them with the next pair in your orthodontic series. Gradually and systematically, your teeth are brought into alignment. 


You’ll want to plan on wearing your aligners for at least 20-22 hours a day at minimum. However, they will need to be removed during meals or while snacking, in addition to when you brush and floss. When worn as directed, you will notice your teeth shifting and aligning according to the treatment plan. The clear aligners provide a constant, gentle pressure that encourages your teeth to move, so there’s no need to have wires adjusted or braces “tightened,” as you might see with traditional orthodontic methods. 

THE CLEAR ALIGNERS PROCESS AT WESTGATE DENTAL

Initial Consultation

Your journey to a straighter smile begins with an initial consultation with one of our dentists. During this appointment, we will discuss your goals, assess your oral health, take a series of scans or X-rays, and determine if clear aligners are the right choice for you.

Customized Treatment Plan

If clear aligners are recommended, we will create a personalized treatment plan that provides a clear understanding of the treatment timeline and what you can expect. We will also review pricing options, insurance benefits, and flexible payment installments.

Aligner Fittings

Once you’re ready to begin treatment, we will use impressions or digital scans of your teeth to create your custom aligners. These aligners will be provided to you in batches, so that you can wear each set of trays as prescribed.

Intermittent Follow-ups

Throughout your treatment, we will schedule periodic check-ins to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan. 

After your clear aligner treatment is complete, we will also fit you with transparent retainers that will help preserve your new bite alignment. 

TRANSFORM YOUR SMILE WITH SURESMILE AT WESTGATE DENTAL

At Westgate Dental, we are thrilled to offer SureSmile® clear aligners, a cutting-edge solution for achieving a straighter, more confident smile. As part of our commitment to comprehensive dental care, we are excited to introduce additional enhancements to your orthodontic journey. Patients opting for SureSmile® at Westgate Dental will now benefit from the SureSmile VPro™, an at-home device that, when used for just 5 minutes daily, ensures a proper fit for your aligners, potentially reducing discomfort and expediting your smile transformation. Additionally, we are pleased to provide the SureSmile Whitening Kit, allowing you to enhance the brilliance of your smile simultaneously. Trust Westgate Dental to not only straighten your teeth but also to elevate your overall dental experience with these innovative and complimentary offerings.

INVISALIGN STEP BY STEP: WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 1. Comprehensive Consultation and Treatment Plan

    Your journey to a straighter smile begins with a consultation with Dr. Flinkman. They will assess your dental health, take digital scans or impressions, discuss your goals, and determine if clear aligners are the right option for you. From there, we’ll create a personalized care plan that outlines the expected duration and cost of treatment. 

  • 2. Aligners are Created

    Invisalign uses advanced digital scanning to create 3D images of your teeth, which are then converted into the treatment software to map out your tooth movement over time. From there, your custom aligners are digitally printed, with each set slightly different from the previous pair. 

  • 3. Treatment and Follow-Up Visits

    You’ll begin wearing your Invisalign trays as prescribed, wearing them for a minimum of 20-22 hours a day and changing them out as directed. We’ll see you for periodic checkups to monitor your progress and help you keep your treatment on track.

  • 4. Retainers

    Following the completion of your Invisalign treatment, you’ll need to wear clear retainers on a regular basis to prevent any relapse from occurring. 

INVISALIGN APPOINTMENTS IN WEST DES MOINES

Westgate Dental offers affordable monthly payment options for all of our services, including Invisalign treatment. Contact our office today to find out if clear orthodontic aligners are right for you! 

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