Chicago Invisalign doctors

	Gerilyn Alfe, DMD Chicago Cosmetic Dentist 2704 N Halsted, Chicago		42 answers
	Peter Tomaselli, DDS Chicago Cosmetic Dentist 437 West North Avenue, Chicago		4 answers
	Thomas Adams, MD Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Chicago
	Mark J. Amidei, DDS Chicago Cosmetic Dentist 1810 Delany Road, Gurnee
	William V. Dolgi, DDS Chicago Orthodontist 2043 West Irving Park Rd, Chicago

Recent Answers

Am I a Candidate for Invisalign for Teens? My teeth are pretty bad but I don't want traditional braces because I ride horses and don't want to risk injuring my mouth more than I already do because of there being metal.

A: Invisalign teen may not be the answer

From what I can see from your pictures, I think a combination of functional orthodontic therapy (to expand the roof of your mouth without surgery) and then either conventional braces or Invisalign would be the best option for you. It's impossible to tell without an exam of course, so I would recommend setting up a consultation with either an orthodontist or a dentist with orthodontic experience treating constricted jaws and severe crowding.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

Palate Expander Open Nasal Air Way? I am 20 years old and do have a slightly narrow palate and am being treated with invisalign. I was looking to possibly get a palate expander following my alligners (i know this doesnt make much sense). I want a much wider smile. Can a palate expander slightly increase the nasal airway This is not a severe case, however I think I could definitely benefit with increased air flow of the nose. As it stands, I can breathe through my nose no problem, just not as much air as through my mouth.

A: Just in time for a palatal expander

You are probably just in time to be treated w/a palatal expander. They are less effective once your bones have fused and stopped growing and you're probably pretty close to that. Make sure your dentist does it slowly and you may need some orthodontic fine tuning after you're done. It will absolutely widen your smile and improve your air flow. As Dr. Lauson said, it will not only improve your smile, it may improve your health and your quality of life! I treat TMJ pain and migraine patients as well as sleep apnea patients and the great majority of them suffer from a narrow palate.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

Will Invisalign Work for Me?!? Crowding and Overbite A number of years ago, I was told by my orthodontist that I would need to wear traditional braces for 3 years :(!! I was not willing to do so due to high school prom/ college - in hindsight, I wish I did! I have noticed that my right tooth has shifted inward a bit within the past 6 months and I am worried my top teeth will continue to do so if I do not get them fixed. Will invisalign work for me? Is there a price estimate you can give me for my case? Thank you in advance!!

A: Invisalign should work for you

Without seeing your bite on your back teeth, it's impossible to say if Invisalign will definitely work for you. With what I can see, it probably will work. Your cost will be dependant on the number of aligners needed to complete your treatment, as well as who performs your care.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

Chicago Invisalign reviews

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70% of Chicago reviewers said Invisalign was worth it

	“Invisalign Journey - Chicago, IL” So, yesterday was my first day on Invisalign. Dentist popped it in, and tadah! I felt the pressure right away. Whoa! Quite a bit more than I expected. Also, putting the thing in and taking it out is a bit of a challenge. When putting them in, I have to be very careful not to get the lining of my mouth in between the teeth and the invisalign tray. I really hurts if that happens. I've taken... more
	“So Far So Good - Chicago, IL” Hello, I am on my 6/12 aligner right now. In first 5-6 days it was somewhere uncomfortable to wear the aligner until I used to it. You will lisp and your lips will be dry all the time, but later everything will be fine. Don't get discouraged. Teeth are moving fine. So far I am very satisfied. Will post final impression on completion of treatment. more
	“Works Wonders! - Chicago, IL” Let me just say this is by far the best dental office I've EVER been too! the people there are extremely nice and friendly,they work with you on payments and it's a very clean environment. if your in Chicago and thinking about getting Invisaligns, I highly recommend Chicago smile design... the reason I got Invisaligns was b/c I had over crowed teeth. I'm on my 14th tray and... more
	“Joe's invisalign - Chicago, IL” I'm on aligner 22/35 top 22/30 bottom. So far my teeth look 100 percent better, but the top aligner has a dip in the middle. However, my protruding teeth are gone, and my bottom row is almost completely straight. Another concern is what my bite will end up like, my jaw has been tired lately. I'm on aligner 28/35 upper - 28/30 lower and the dip in the middle of the aligner... more
	“Switching from Metal Braces to...” Hello folks! I have a question about Invisalign. I'm currently wearing metal braces and I was told I'm qualified for Invisalign in a couple of weeks. After the Invisalign evaluation, how long does it take to get my first set of Invisalign? Also, would I need to be wearing metal braces in the meantime? more
	“All Good Until the Attachments Went...” When I got my first set of trays (pre-attachments), I was thrilled. I thought, this is it? There's nothing to this! And was very happy and relieved. Everything about the process was better/easier than expected. Then a couple of weeks later I went in to get my next three sets of trays and have the attachments (8 total) put in. This changed everything. I had no idea that the... more
	“A Long Process...” I like that no one can really tell whether i am wearing them or not but the problem is, i get a very bad lisp so it can be very embarrassing at times. When i first put them on its very uncomfortable at first and must take some time getting used to. I am very unhappy that i have had them for almost four years and will probably have another year or two before i can completely stop the process.... more
	“1st Tray with Invisalign” This is my 3rd day wearing the invisalign and everything is going smoothly. I did feel a little pressure initially; more on the bottom tray verses the upper. I have more crowding on the bottom. Invisalign prescribed 17 Upper trays and 18 Lower trays. Not bad, that will give me about 9 months until I see my perfect smile. No one at work as noticed them. I smile and talk normally. The only minor... more
	“I Highly Recommend This for Adults” I've recently completed the invisalign treatment, so I'm wearing the retainers now.My dentist recommended the aligners to prevent gingivitis and to improve the health of my gums (I had "pockets"). The desired results were achieved - my teeth are straighter and it took approximately 17 months.I do recall experiencing pain at the begining of treatment, but afte more
	“If You Want to Save a Few Thousand...” I honestly never thought I would have any teeth-straightening procedures in my life. Never needed braces as a child, and I've always had relatively straight teeth (just a very slight alignment issue, almost unnoticeable) and people very often complimented my smile. I was unwittingly talked into this procedure by my regular Dentist (not specifically an Orthodontist) who tried to sell me on the... more
	“Invisalign: What They Don't Tell You” My first set of retainers where 36 trays for the upper and 19 for the lower. When I got to tray 22 in the upper new trays had to be made because the trays were 'off track' just a little in the beginning and got to point of being worthless. The new set of trays was 34 for the upper and 17 for the lower. After tray 19 on the upper my canines were not line-up properly. I had the option of... more
	“Love It” So far so good have six more months to go. I did notice that at one point my bottom teeth stopped moving so my dentist revaluated and i got a new set to start again. No problems at all prefer this then the old fashion bracesyou cant even see them, oh yea i bleach while am wearing them... more
	“Good Results, but Expensive” I finished invisalign about 2 years ago. My teeth are near perfect. I still have to wear the aligners at night or they will go back to the way they were. The pain was minimal, a little sore when you start a new set. I am happy with the results, but think I could have found a better price. My daughter just started them with the same orthodontist I used and is charging $6700 for her. Shop... more
	“Invisalign Was my First Choice” I am in the middle of my invisalign treatment, so I have still yet to see major results, however so far I couldn't be more pleased with invisalign. It doesn't hurt, no one can tell I am wearing braces unless I tell them, I can take them out whenever I want. Your dentist will tell you if you're a good candidate or not. It's a little bit of a pain to have to go in once a... more