Invisalign in Downtown Seattle
Clear aligners, planned around your needs
Considering Invisalign?
Invisalign uses a series of removable clear aligners to gradually move teeth. It may be an option for crowding, gaps, or concerns about how your teeth fit together.
At Summit Dental Care, we assess your oral health and discuss your goals before recommending treatment. Request an appointment to find out whether Invisalign is right for you.
Assessing your teeth and bite
We assess your teeth, bite, and oral health together before deciding whether to recommend Invisalign.
What we assess
We may review X-rays, tooth-root position, crowding, spacing, wear, and cleaning access. Missing teeth and future implant plans help us assess space for a replacement tooth.
Specialist care
Severe crowding or other complex conditions may need referral to an orthodontic specialist.
The technology behind Invisalign
Digital scans and planning software help shape a series of aligners for your teeth.
Digital treatment planning
iTero scans create a 3D model of your teeth. ClinCheck maps proposed movements so your doctor can review and adjust the plan. Simulations illustrate the plan; they don’t guarantee results.
Aligners and attachments
SmartTrack is the flexible plastic used in your aligners. When needed, small SmartForce attachments bonded to teeth help aligners apply pressure for specific movements.
Questions About Invisalign
We primarily use digital scans.
- A traditional impression (a mold of your teeth) may occasionally be needed for the Invisalign laboratory.
Your visit schedule depends on your progress.
- Visits may start at about twice per month and later move to about once per month.
- See what we check at progress visits.
Retainer options can differ in material durability, number of retainers, and cost. Options may include:
- One set of upper and lower laboratory retainers.
- Vivera, Invisalign’s retainer system.
An assessment helps us plan your treatment.
- Call (206) 292-9980 to ask about an Invisalign estimate.
- Insurance may cover part of orthodontic treatment, but benefits vary widely by plan.
- Verify orthodontic benefits directly with your insurer.
- We may help check benefits as a courtesy, but we can’t guarantee coverage.
- Insurance, payment, and estimates
Payment options
- Cherry financing.
- An office arrangement with a credit card on file, a down payment, and monthly billing.