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Barotz Dental
303 16th Street Mall, Suite 250
Denver, CO 80202

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866.373.0109

Regain Confidence and Self Esteem with Invisalign in Denver Colorado

What is Invisalign® and how does it work?

Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. Using advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to project tooth movement, Invisalign® creates a series of clear, custom-made aligners (repositioners) that gradually move your teeth. You wear each aligner for about 2 weeks, moving to the next set, until the goals you agreed upon with your dentist are reached.

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What are the 4 primary benefits of Invisalign®?

First, they are nearly invisible: you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Second, they are removable: you can still eat and drink what you want, when you want. They promote better oral hygiene because you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Third, they are comfortable because there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions. Finally, you can view your own virtual treatment plan in Barotz Dental's office, so you can see how your corrected smile will look when your treatment is complete... even before you start!

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Does Invisalign® really work and is it effective?

Yes, it does! Over 5% of all dentists and 70% of all orthodontists in the United States and Canada are already certified to treat patients with Invisalign® . It has been proven effective in both clinical research and in private practices nationwide.

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What are the aligners made of and how are they made?

Aligners, also called "repositioners" or "contact lenses for teeth," look similar to some whitening trays, but are made of a clear, strong, medical-grade plastic polymer that is virtually invisible when worn. They are made utilizing a 3-D computer imaging technology which was first envisioned in 1945 by Dr. H.D. Kesling.

Most people are not aware just how complex the Invisalign® manufacturing process is, and it is important for doctors and patients alike to understand what actually goes into each and every aligner.

Align's customized manufacturing process is unlike any other in the world. Clearly impossible to provide you with a one-on-one tour of their world-class facility in Santa Clara, we provide instead the "virtual visit" video as the next best thing to being there. Simply click on the "sheet of paper" link to the left.

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Has Invisalign® been approved by the FDA?

Yes, the Food & Drug Administration has cleared the Invisalign® System as a Class I medical device for orthodontic treatment for prescription use.

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Will Invisalign® work for me?

Yes, the likelihood is that it will work for you! It is effective for a wide range of people, including those whose teeth are too crowded, who have gaps between teeth, an overbite, a deep bite or whose teeth may have shifted since wearing conventional braces. Currently more than 45,000 patients in the United States, Canada, Australia & Europe are being treated with Invisalign®.

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Does Invisalign® work for teenagers or kids?

Actually, most people are candidates for Invisalign® . In fact, it works for 80% of people over the age of 14 who could be treated with braces. If your teeth -including second molars- have grown in fully and you have no pending dental treatment or tooth decay, chances are good you will qualify.

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What is the process for getting Invisalign®?

First, schedule an appointment for an initial screening. If you qualify, Barotz Dental will review your medical & dental history and radiographs and, with your permission, his staff will take initial diagnostic impressions and photographs. If you accept the initial treatment objectives, he will schedule you for another appointment to take final impressions to submit to Invisalign® , who will use state-of-the-art technology to project your tooth movement. Invisalign® will then translate the treatment plan into a series of precisely customized aligners, each of which you will wear for about two weeks until your teeth are straight or the initial objectives have been met. Typically, you will return for appointments about once every 6-8 weeks. This is the only way for our office to determine that the treatment is progressing as planned.

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Does a doctor need any special training to treat patients using Invisalign®?

Yes. Only trained and certified, licensed professionals are able to offer the Invisalign® system to you. Barotz Dental has treated many of his patients with Invisalign® and has had excellent results. Patients love it.

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What does Invisalign® cost?

Invisalign® costs about the same as conventional braces and is priced by the treating doctor. It varies from patient to patient and is based largely on the complexity of your case and the anticipated length of treatment.

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Does insurance cover Invisalign®?

Typically, an insurance policy that covers traditional braces also covers Invisalign® to the same extent.

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Are financing options available?

Yes, our office provides a wide variety of financing options available to you. Depending on your credit history or length of time with our office, you may even qualify for deferred payments or 3- or 6-month "Same as Cash" options available through PatientFinance.com. Ask our Office Administrator for details.

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How long does Invisalign® take?

As with traditional braces, treatment times vary depending on how much straightening your teeth will need. However, treatment time is about the same as traditional braces, between 9 and 18 months, and the average number of alilgners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30.

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How often must I wear the aligners?

The aligners should be worn day and night, except when eating, brushing or flossing and at least 22 hours per day.

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Are there any food restrictions?

No. The aligners are removable, so you can still enjoy your favorite food and drinks; but don't expect to chew any gum with them in your mouth... it sticks! Our office also discourages smoking since it can stain the aligners, defeating their "nearly invisible" benefit.

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Will Invisalign® affect my speech?

The aligners may temporarily affect your speech for a day or two, until your mouth adjusts to them. Some people may even experience a slight lisp; however, as their tongue gets used to having them in the mouth, all speech impediments should disappear.

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Will I still be able to bleach my teeth at home?

Yes. Actually, since your teeth will be moving over the course of Invisalign® treatment, normal bleaching trays will no longer fit. There is added value in that your aligners will double as bleaching trays.

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How long will the results of my Invisalign® treatment last?

As with conventional braces, the answer will largely depend on you. Unlike with conventional braces, however, your retainers will not contain any metal wires. Your final aligners will be made with a stronger, thicker gauge polymer to serve as your retainers, which you will wear about once every 2-4 weeks to maintain your new smile.

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What if I lose one of my aligners?

The loss of one aligner will not usually affect the treatment. You will be instructed in most cases to advance to the next aligner in the series. In those instances when a replacement is required, a nominal fee will be charged for Align to make you another.

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With so many, how will I know which aligners to wear and when?

Invisalign® has made it easy for you to know which aligners to wear (which are current and which aren't) by supplying you with clearly-marked, color-coded cases to keep them in.

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Does Invisalign® hurt?

Yes, it does! Just kidding. There may be some temporary, minor soreness each time you start a new aligner series. This is a perfectly normal sign that the aligners are working - sequentially & incrementally moving your teeth to their final destination. The soreness -typically described as a feeling of pressure- subsides within a few days after you insert the new aligners in the series.

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How do I get started?

Simply click on the "Request an Appointment" link tab in the upper left of this page or telephone our office to schedule your first appointment. Your first Invisalign screening appointment is always FREE, so you can find out if Invisalign is right for you with no obligation.

After you have decided to proceed with Invisalign® treatment, Barotz Dental staff will take impressions of all of your teeth to insure a high degree of accuracy throughout the process.

Then his staff will send Invisalign® your impressions which are used to make plaster models of your teeth.

Using advanced imaging technology, Invisalign® transforms your plaster models into a highly accurate 3-D image.

A computerized movie, called ClinCheck®, depicting the movement of your teeth from the beginning to their final positions is created.

Using the internet, Barotz Dental reviews your ClinCheck® file, making any necessary adjustments to the proposed plan.

From your approved Clincheck® file, Invisalign® uses laser scanning to build a set of actual models that reflect each stage of your treatment plan.

Your customized set of aligners are made from these models, sent to our office and delivered to you.

You wear each aligner set for about 2 weeks. After wearing all of your aligners in the series, you get the beautiful smile you've always wanted.

It's that easy!

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