{"id":30,"date":"2017-09-09T14:50:09","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T14:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2021-09-08T17:04:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:04:02","slug":"5-questions-ask-dentist-getting-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/09\/5-questions-ask-dentist-getting-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Questions to Ask Your Dentist Before Getting Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-31\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_67479456__1506955976_17623-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"raised hands with questions\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_67479456__1506955976_17623-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_67479456__1506955976_17623-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_67479456__1506955976_17623.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re anything like us, you <em>always <\/em>think of a question just <em>after<\/em> leaving the doctor\u2019s office, and you end up kicking yourself for not asking when you had the chance. If you\u2019re considering getting Invisalign for either yourself or your child, here are 5 important questions you should ask the team at D\u2019Andrea &amp; Pantera DMD so you can know everything you need before starting treatment.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>\u201cCan you explain how Invisalign works?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Most people just know that Invisalign is an alternative to braces that can straighten the teeth without using metal brackets and wires. So now that you know what it <em>doesn\u2019t <\/em>have, do you actually understand <em>how <\/em>it straightens the teeth? You can learn a little more about it on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> page, or better yet, just come see us so your dentist in Hamden can explain in person!<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cHow long will treatment last for me\/my child?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>This is a big one. In short, we can\u2019t really tell you until we get a chance to examine you or your child\u2019s teeth. From there, we\u2019ll be able to give you an estimate as to how long your treatment may take. In general, treatment time with Invisalign typically ranges from about 12-18 months, though it is shorter in many cases.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cHow much will it cost and are there payment options?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>The overall cost of your Invisalign treatment will be directly related to the answer from the last question. During your initial consultation, we will talk about your potential cost as well as discuss our practice\u2019s numerous financial options. We are happy to work with dental insurance if you have it, and we can also offer you flexible, low to no interest financing with CareCredit. Overall, we\u2019ll work with you to make sure your treatment fits easily into your budget.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cWill Invisalign affect my diet?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things about Invisalign is that it doesn\u2019t require you to drastically change your diet like traditional braces do. This is because you can take the trays off whenever you need to eat. We do advise that patients try and avoid drinking darkly colored beverages (like coffee and wine) while wearing their trays as this can stain them. It\u2019s also a good idea to limit the consumption of sticky foods that may become trapped between the teeth and the trays. Overall, however, just by taking care of your teeth and following these simple tips, your diet should remain unrestricted.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0\u201cWhat will happen after my Invisalign treatment?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, we\u2019ll have a patient wear a retainer in order to maintain their newly straightened teeth. Over time, they\u2019ll be able to wear it less and less. This may be different depending on your particular case, and your dentist will be able to give you a better idea at your initial consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Any More Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, we know that you probably have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/how-do-i-get-it\/questions-for-your-doctor\">many more questions<\/a> than this, and we hope that you get a chance to ask them all! The ones we outlined here tend to be the most commonly asked and give our patients a lot of the information they need. We\u2019d love to tell you more about how Invisalign will specifically give you or your child a perfectly straight and beautiful smile, but for that, you just need to come see us!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any other questions about Invisalign, or if you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation and ask them in person, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us today<\/a> for an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re anything like us, you always think of a question just after leaving the doctor\u2019s office, and you end up kicking yourself for not asking when you had the chance. 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