Straightening your teeth starts with a diagnosis, not a cosmetic decision. Dr. Ali Maddahi evaluates your bite, oral health, existing dental work, and goals before recommending whether Invisalign is right for you.A Careful Assessment Before Treatment
Dr. Maddahi looks beyond the visible position of your front teeth. He checks your tooth and gum health, how your upper and lower teeth meet, each tooth's position, and any existing fillings, crowns, or bridges. He uses digital x-rays and intraoral images to see what a visual exam alone may miss.
If you have active decay or gum disease, he treats that first. If another approach would serve you better, he explains why and walks you through the alternatives.
What to Expect with Invisalign Treatment
The first step on your Invisalign treatment path is a dental and orthodontic evaluation with Dr. Maddahi, where he gathers the records needed to plan your treatment. Then, you can expect the following:
- Dr. Maddahi reviews your proposed tooth movements, expectations, and estimated timeline with you.
- An Invisalign lab creates your custom aligners, and we'll provide the first sets with instructions for wear and care.
- Wear your aligner trays for the prescribed time daily and switch to the next set every one to two weeks as directed.
- We will schedule check-in appointments to review your progress and provide the next set of aligners.
- The aligner phase ends when you have worn your last set of trays, and Dr. Maddahi is satisfied with the results.
In some cases, Dr. Maddahi will recommend tooth-colored attachments to guide specific movements. You may feel mild pressure or temporary tenderness when you start a new set. This is normal and typically fades within a couple of days.
