At Mitchell Dental Spa, we can solve the challenge you are having with overcrowding using several methods. The most common orthodontic option is wearing an expander. This can be done when straightening teeth with braces or Invisalign®. An expander pushes the arch outward so that...
For most patients living in the Chicago IL area, the procedure takes around twelve months. The exact timeframe will depend on your situation, and only our team can tell you how long they will need to be worn. Overall, the treatment time can be less...
Yes, you will need checkups, though they will be less frequent than traditional braces. Patients will need to see us for checkups to ensure that teeth are moving like they are supposed to. Fortunately, since the aligners are made at the beginning of the procedure, these...
Some patients need to wear attachments or ridges in order to ensure that their teeth move into place perfectly. An attachment is a clear bump that is made of an enamel colored composite and secured to the teeth. Bumps on your aligners will grip them in...
We recommend that patients remove their aligner and rinse it with warm water on a daily basis. You may also want to brush them with a soft toothbrush....
Because Invisalign retainers are not “off-the-shelf” items, there isn’t a set price and each patient will have a different treatment length. However, a good ballpark estimate is in the range of $2,995-4,995 total. This is comparable to, or even cheaper than, traditional metal braces, which...