How Invisalign Works
At Heinz Orthodontics, proudly serving Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Rockford, we provide top-tier Invisalign treatments renowned for advanced techniques and exceptional care. Invisalign offers a series of virtually invisible, custom-fitted aligners that gently correct your dental alignment. These aligners, made from smooth, medical-grade plastic, are perfectly contoured to your teeth, ensuring unmatched comfort and effectiveness.
A More Aesthetic Option
Our Grand Rapids patients celebrate the aesthetic appeal and efficiency of Invisalign aligners, providing a substantial improvement over traditional braces. Achieve your ideal smile up to 50% faster and with far greater comfort. Specifically designed to be discreet and effective, Invisalign tackles a variety of orthodontic concerns including misalignments, spacing, and different types of bite issues, ensuring a seamless treatment experience right here in Grand Rapids.
- Misalignments
- Crowding or spacing
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Open bite
- Crossbite
Comprehensive Early Orthodontic Treatment in Grand Rapids, MI
Early Treatment
Emphasizing early intervention, Heinz Orthodontics in Grand Rapids offers a range of early treatment strategies that cater specifically to our younger patients. By employing tools like expanders, partial braces, and Invisalign retainers, Dr. Heinz addresses orthodontic concerns promptly, preventing minor issues from escalating into more severe problems. Learn how our proactive approach at our Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Rockford clinics can set the stage for a lifelong healthy smile.
Treatment Steps
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Meet with Dr. Heinz
The first step to achieving your dream smile is to meet with Dr. Heinz for your complimentary consultation. At this appointment, Dr. Heinz and his team will take photographs, digital images, and x-ray scans of your teeth. Once this information is gathered, our team will use it to create your customized treatment plan!
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Receive Your Treatment Plan
After they create the perfect, unique treatment plan for you, Dr. Heinz and his team will explain your treatment options to you and answer any questions you might have about the process. He will then pull up a digital 3D rendering of your current smile and will give you a sneak peek at your post-treatment smile!
3
Wear Your Aligners as Perscribed
In order to keep your treatment on track, you need to make sure you’re wearing your aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day. Feel free to take your trays out for your morning coffee, at meal times, and for social events. Just remember to promptly replace your aligners after brushing and flossing. Wearing your aligners as prescribed will have you on your way to a new smile in no time!
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Enjoy Life, With a Smile!
Now that your treatment journey has come to a close, you get to enjoy your new smile forever! Embrace life with confidence and joy, and take every opportunity to show off your new smile. Remember to wear your retainers every night and continue regular check-ups with your dentist to preserve your smile and oral health.
Orthodontic FAQ
Invisalign is a series of clear aligner trays that straightens teeth as a more comfortable and aesthetic alternative to traditional braces.
Invisalign pushes your teeth by applying gentle pressure to your teeth as it guides them into their determined place.
Your visit frequency will depend on the severity of your case, but on average, you’ll visit our Rockford, Kentwood or Grand Rapids office every 4-6 weeks.
Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible and are fitted to your teeth, so it is very unlikely anyone will notice you’re wearing them.
With Invisalign, you don’t have food or beverage restrictions. Simply take your aligners out, eat what you’d like, brush and floss then replace your aligners.
You might experience some discomfort with Invisalign, but you’ll find they are a much more comfortable treatment option compared to metal braces.