Discover Clear Aligner Treatment in St. Charles That Fits Your Life
You’ve found the perfect solution for a beautifully straight smile: Invisalign at Prose Orthodontics. As a Platinum Invisalign® Provider, placing us in the top 1% of Invisalign doctors nationwide, Dr. Scott Prose and Dr. Tara Grzetic are board-certified orthodontists who combine decades of experience with cutting-edge clear aligner technology to deliver truly individualized Invisalign treatment plans.
Whether you’re an adult seeking clear aligner treatment for yourself or your child, our invisible aligners fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. With flexible, interest-free financing tailored to your budget, achieving your dream smile with our fantastic team has never been more accessible.
Ready to learn how clear aligner treatment can transform your smile and give you resounding confidence? Let’s get started on your personalized Invisalign journey today.
How Does Invisalign Treatment Work?
Though braces are a great option for many, Invisalign offers a modern, discreet alternative to wires and brackets. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to straighten their smile without drawing attention to their smile transformation. Treatment involves using a sequence of custom-made clear aligners that apply gentle, consistent pressure to guide your teeth into their optimal positions. You’ll trade in each set of invisible aligners every one to two weeks and see noticeable results as your smile improves with each new tray.
Here in our St. Charles office, we leverage the iTero® Element 3D scanner to capture a highly detailed digital model of your teeth. From that scan, Dr. Scott Prose and Dr. Tara Grzetic design your entire Invisalign treatment plan in advance, ensuring each clear aligner fits, feels comfortable, and moves your teeth exactly where they need to go.
The result is a treatment journey that’s efficient and uniquely tailored to your smile.
Our Clear Aligner Options
At Prose Orthodontics, we offer two tailored aligner solutions: Invisalign for adults and Invisalign for teens. Both treatments utilize virtually invisible, custom-fit trays to straighten teeth comfortably and efficiently, with options designed to fit each patient’s lifestyle and orthodontic goals.
Benefits of Clear Aligner Treatment at Prose Ortho
Clear aligners have redefined how we straighten smiles, putting your comfort and lifestyle first. This innovative clear aligner treatment delivers several benefits that make your orthodontic journey smoother, more convenient, and truly tailored to you, including:
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Invisalign clear aligners are crafted from durable, virtually invisible SmartTrack® material so you can confidently align your smile. Most people won’t even notice you’re in treatment!
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Each set of invisible aligners is custom-fitted to your teeth and polished with smooth edges, delivering gentle, consistent pressure without causing irritation or discomfort.
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Because your Prose Orthodontics team plans every step of your Invisalign treatment using 3D imaging, you’ll need fewer adjustment appointments. This allows you to free up your schedule without slowing down your progress.
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Remove your clear aligners anytime to eat, drink, brush, and floss as usual. There are no dietary restrictions and no special tools. Just pop your aligners back in (after brushing your teeth!) to continue transforming your smile.
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With a fully mapped-out digital treatment plan, you’ll preview your future smile before you begin. Each aligner is designed to move your teeth precisely so that you can see the treatment process from start to finish.
Your Invisalign Journey at Prose Orthodontics
Here’s a step-by-step process of how you can expect your Invisalign journey to unfold:
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Complimentary Consultation
First, you’ll meet our team and walk through our office to familiarize yourself with the space and feel comfortable. Then, Dr. Prose or Dr. Grzetic will conduct a one-on-one review of your goals and a digital scan of your teeth.
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Creation of Your Treatment Plan
You’ll be able to view a 3D simulation of your future smile and approve your or your child’s personalized clear aligner treatment timeline. After your approval, we’ll send your 3D scans to the Invisalign manufacturer, where your custom aligners will be made.
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Your Aligners Are Delivered & Treatment Begins
You’ll receive your first set of invisible aligners within about a week. Our team will have already walked you through how to put them in and care for them during your consultation.
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Wearing Your Aligners and Ongoing Support
You should wear your Invisalign aligners for 20–22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. You’ll swap to a fresh set about every one to two weeks to guide your teeth safely and steadily into place. Your progress check-ups are brief and usually less frequent than braces visits, so you spend less time in the chair and more time enjoying your life.
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Smile Retention and Maintenance
At the end of your Invisalign journey, we’ll fit you with a custom retainer to preserve your beautifully straight smile. Wearing your retainer as recommended is essential for keeping your teeth perfectly aligned and protecting the investment you’ve made in your new smile.
Invisalign Financing
Because every smile and situation is different, we’ll work closely with your family to determine the best financial approach for your treatment. At Prose Orthodontics, we offer:
- Flexible, interest-free financing to fit your budget
- Insurance coordination to maximize your benefits
- Special promotions for pre-payment or family plans
You’ll receive a personalized Invisalign price estimate during your complimentary consultation, and we’ll answer any questions you may have about financing and payment plans.
Begin Invisalign Treatment With the Prose Ortho Family!
When it comes to Invisalign, Prose Orthodontics’ experience makes all the difference. As a Platinum Invisalign Provider, Dr. Scott Prose, Dr. Tara Grzetic, and our dedicated team combine expert skill, advanced technology, and truly personalized care to craft the smile you’ve always dreamed of.
From your very first consultation through your last retainer check, we’ll be by your side, ensuring your journey is smooth, efficient, and tailored to you.
Ready to start? Schedule your complimentary Invisalign consultation today and take the first step toward a confident, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime!
Invisalign FAQs
Invisalign treatment has been the preferred method for many individuals to achieve a straighter smile, primarily because they are:
- Virtually Invisible: Most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them.
- Removable: Easily take them out for eating, drinking, brushing, flossing, or special events.
- Comfort-Focused: No irritating metal brackets or wires; aligners are trimmed based on your gum line.
- Made of Effective Material: Uses proprietary SmartTrack material for predictable teeth movement.
- Easy to Maintain: Simplified home care; no need for special cleaning methods.
- Used Without Dietary Restrictions: Eat what you love without worry.
- Proven to Achieve Success: Improved over 15 million smiles worldwide, including over 4 million teens.
During your consultation with Dr. Prose or Dr. Grzetic, your unique orthodontic needs will be assessed and discussed so that you can understand how Invisalign can improve your smile. Here are some common malocclusions (teeth misalignments) that Invisalign can correct:
- Crossbites
- Overbites
- Underbites
- Open bites
- Crooked teeth
- Gaps
- Overcrowded teeth
Every case is different, so it’s difficult to pinpoint an exact timeframe for Invisalign treatment. Based on the average treatment time, you can expect to wear Invisalign aligners for about 1 to 1.5 years. However, you’ll see a noticeable difference in just a few weeks.
After any orthodontic treatment that corrects teeth alignment or bite, a retainer is necessary to prevent the teeth and jaw from shifting back to their original positions.
Once your Invisalign treatment is complete, our doctors will provide retainer options and give you plenty of information on how to wear and care for your retainer.
Because they’re removable, cleaning your Invisalign aligner is easy. You only need to take them out of your mouth and brush them with a soft-bristle toothbrush while rinsing them in lukewarm water. Avoid hot water, as it can warp your aligners and cause them not to fit.
You can also use Invisalign cleaning crystals to aid in sanitizing them. It’s also essential for you to continue brushing your teeth regularly, especially after each meal and before you put your aligner back in your mouth. This not only maintains your dental hygiene, but doing so will help ensure your clear aligners stay clear of debris and plaque buildup.
Numerous tests have been performed on the materials used to create Invisalign aligners, and they are BPA, latex, paraben, phthalate, and glutaraldehyde free. Invisalign aligners also have a long history of FDA approvals for prolonged use inside the body.
You shouldn’t chew gum while wearing your aligners because they will stick to the plastic. However, you can take your aligners out to enjoy a delicious piece of bubble gum. Just make sure you don’t do it for too long, as your aligners should be worn for 20-22 hours daily.
If you lose or break your aligner, don’t worry! Just contact us as soon as possible so Dr. Prose and Dr. Grzetic can get your treatment back on track. We will work with you to order replacement aligners or advise you to move on to your next set.