Invisalign

Thanks to Invisalign®, more than 12 million Americans have achieved balanced and more symmetrical smiles. At Ford Dental Group, general and cosmetic dentist Hussein Abdel-Hak, DDS, and the team prescribe orthodontic treatment with Invisalign to teens and adults. To make an appointment for yourself or your child, call the nearest office in Dearborn, Michigan, or book online today.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign straightens your teeth and jaw with a series of removable oral appliances. The appliances are made of SmartTrack®, an FDA-approved thermoplastic free of gluten, latex, and BPS, making treatment safe for pregnant people and those with allergies.

What types of alignment problems can benefit from Invisalign treatment?

Dr. Abdel-Hak and the team use Invisalign to treat various alignment problems, including:

• Crooked teeth
• Crowding
• Overlapping teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Crossbite
• Overbite
• Underbite

You might also be a candidate for Invisalign if you have misplaced dental midlines or a malpositioned jaw that affects the way you bite, chew, or speak.

What does Invisalign treatment involve?

Before recommending orthodontics with Invisalign, Dr. Abdel-Hak reviews your dental records, performs an oral exam, and takes a series of oral X-rays. If you have mild or moderate alignment problems, like crooked teeth or a malpositioned jaw, Dr. Abdel-Hak moves forward with treatment.

He takes digital impressions of your mouth and uploads them to a computer program. The computer program allows Dr. Abdel-Hak to create a custom treatment plan that maps out the step-by-step movements of your jaw and teeth.

After finalizing the plan and explaining what to expect, Dr. Abdel-Hak sends your impressions to a nearby Invisalign lab. The Invisalign lab manufactures your first set of custom orthodontic aligners.

During treatment, you visit Ford Dental Group every few weeks for routine checkups. At each visit, Dr. Abdel-Hak monitors your progress and has you transition to a new set of Invisalign aligners. Each new set of aligners places slightly different pressure on your jaw and teeth.

How long does treatment with Invisalign take?

The time that treatment with Invisalign takes depends on various factors, including your age, the alignment problems you are treating, and your commitment to Dr. Abdel-Hak’s care plan. 

Most people achieve a more balanced smile in 12 months, but it may take up to 18 months or longer. Be patient and attend each of your scheduled checkups.

How do I keep my Invisalign aligners clean?

Your Invisalign aligners collect plaque, food particles, and tartar (hardened plaque). Therefore, it’s important to clean them regularly. Dr. Abdel-Hak recommends rinsing your aligners several times a day in cool tap water. You should also brush them with a soft-bristle toothbrush before going to bed.

To see if you can benefit from treatment with Invisalign, make an appointment at Ford Dental Group by calling the nearest office or booking online today.

*Individual results may vary.