{"id":439,"date":"2021-01-27T21:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2021-10-14T20:19:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:19:33","slug":"step-by-step-guide-invisalign-long-island-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/27\/step-by-step-guide-invisalign-long-island-city\/","title":{"rendered":"From Consultation to Retainer: Understanding the Invisalign Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve always wanted a straighter smile but hated the idea of having a mouth full of metal, then Invisalign clear braces<\/a> \u00a0may be exactly what you\u2019re looking for! This unique orthodontic treatment uses a completely different process that lets you bypass practically all the downfalls of traditional braces. Of course, before jumping right into your journey towards a straighter smile, you\u2019ll want to know what to expect. During your initial consultation, your dentist will go over all the information you need and address your specific concerns before you commit to a treatment plan. In the meantime, keep reading for a step-by-step breakdown of how the process for Invisalign in Long Island City works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

If you\u2019re interested in getting Invisalign, your first step is to schedule a consultation with your dentist. During this initial appointment, they\u2019ll carefully examine your teeth, gums, jaws, bite, and overall oral health to see if Invisalign is right for you. While Invisalign can correct mild to moderate orthodontic issues, there are certain complicated conditions that are more effectively treated by traditional braces. Additionally, it\u2019s important that your mouth is free of gum disease and cavities before you begin your treatment to ensure your smile stays healthy as it\u2019s being straightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Treatment Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve completed any necessary treatments, your dentist will take impressions of your mouth. This information will be used to plan out your entire treatment and create your series of clear aligners. At this point, they will be able to give you a personalized estimate of how long your treatment will take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Getting Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It will take a few weeks for your first several sets of aligners to be created, then you\u2019ll return to your dentist\u2019s office to pick them up. While you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll try on your first set of aligners so your dentist can make any adjustments for your comfort as needed. They\u2019ll teach you how to properly put in and take out your aligners, and you\u2019ll also learn how to clean them, care for them, and handle them in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

You\u2019ll wear each set of aligners for about 20-22 hours every day for two weeks before switching to your next set. Periodically, you\u2019ll return to your dentist\u2019s office for checkups. During these quick appointments, your dentist will ensure your treatment is on track and give you your next several sets of aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Retainer Fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your teeth are finally in the correct positions, and you\u2019ve completed your entire series of aligners, you’ll receive your custom retainers. These plastic trays will help hold your teeth in place and prevent your smile from becoming crooked once again. As long as you follow your dentist\u2019s instructions, you can easily enjoy your straightened pearly whites for life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Ishwinder Saran of LIC Dental Associates is proud to provide comfortable and high-quality dentistry to the smiles of Long Island City and the surrounding communities. To meet all his patients\u2019 oral health needs under one roof, he and his team of specialists use the latest dental technology and techniques. Dr. Saran is a Certified Invisalign Provider, and he has helped countless patients achieve the happy, healthy, and beautiful smiles they deserve. To start your Invisalign journey, he can be contacted via his <\/em>website<\/em><\/a> or at (718) 530-6539.<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve always wanted a straighter smile but hated the idea of having a mouth full of metal, then Invisalign clear braces \u00a0may be exactly what you\u2019re looking for! This unique orthodontic treatment uses a completely different process that lets you bypass practically all the downfalls of traditional braces. Of course, before jumping right into […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":442,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439\/revisions\/442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}