Invisalign Straight Teeth, No Braces

YOUR OWN VIRTUAL COMPUTER SIMULATION
BEFORE TREATMENT EVEN STARTS!

Initial Smile____3 Months	6 Months______8 Months	12 Months_____Final Smile

Your Enhance Dental dentist begins by taking dental impressions, X-rays and photographs of your teeth and sending them to Align Technology. The impressions are put through a CT scan from which a computer creates a three-dimensional model. Technicians then individualize the teeth in the computer model and move them to their final position as prescribed by the dentist. Custom software as shown simulates the movement of the teeth in stages. The dentist reviews the simulation online using Align Technology's ClinCheck via a web browser and with your consent approves the treatment. Once approved, a plastic resin aligner is manufactured for each stage of the computer simulation and shipped to your Enhance Dental dentist.

NO BRACES - NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK

Because there are no metal wires and brackets, Invisalign is comfortable. And because it's removable, eating, brushing and flossing are no problem. You can still enjoy your favorite foods and smile without holding back. With Invisalign, there's nothing to hide.

PROVEN RESULTS BEHIND GREAT SMILES

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After

In both clinical research and in dental practices throughout the world, Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening teeth.

Only specially trained dentists such as Enhance Dental has been certified and accredited to use Invisalign within Australia.

ENHANCE DENTAL'S HIGH LEVEL OF
EXPERIENCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Invisalign Platinum Provider

Enhance Dental is very proud to be presented with the highest Invisalign award available.
An Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider is in recognition of Enhance Dental having the highest level of experience with Invisalign treatment and being one of the top Invisalign treating dentists in Australia. This also means we have an exceptional level of experience due to the large number of Invisalign patients we have treated.

COMPARISON TABLE OF THE
POPULAR METHODS TO STRAIGHTEN TEETH


BENEFITS	INVISALIGN	BRACES	CERAMIC BRACES	LINGUAL BRACES
INVISIBLE SO NO ONE CAN TELL	YES	NO	NO - BUT LESS NOTICEABLE THAN NORMAL BRACES	YES - BUT OFTEN ONLY FOR UPPER TEETH
REMOVABLE TO EAT WHAT YOU LIKE	YES	NO	NO	NO
REMOVABLE TO PREVENT DECAY AND GUM DISEASE	YES	NO	NO	NO
DOES NOT HAVE UNCOMFORTABLE METAL TO IRRITATE THE MOUTH	YES	NO	NO	NO
ABLE TO BRUSH AND FLOSS NORMALLY DURING TREATMENT	YES	NO	NO	NO
ADVANCED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SHOWS TREATMENT	YES	NO	NO	NO

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All the images above of the 'before' and 'after' Invisalign treatment are actual Enhance Dental patients. All these cases have had Invisalign treatment only and no teeth have been removed. FOR INVISALIGN TREATMENT CONTACT ENHANCE DENTAL ON (03) 9533 8488 THE CLINICAL CENTRE FOR STRAIGHT - TEETH NO BRACES Copyright©

Q1. WHAT IS INVISALIGN ?

Invisalign® is the invisible new way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires. Over 730,000 adult and teen patients have had Invisalign treatment in private dental practices and clinical research worldwide. The number grows daily. Invisalign® is available in Australia, United States, Canada & Europe. Align Technology Incorporated, the company that manufactures Invisalign®, was founded in 1997. In 1945 Dr. Kesling envisioned that one day, modern technology would enable the use of a series of tooth positioners to produce the kinds of movements required for comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Align Technology has made this vision a reality.

Q2 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INVISALIGN COMPARED TO BRACES ?

1) Invisalign® is nearly invisible - you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Even ceramic braces are very noticeable compared to invisalign.

2) Invisalign® is removable - you can eat and drink what you want in treatment; you can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent the possibility of decay or gum disease. Food can't get stuck around your teeth like it does with braces.

3) Invisalign® is comfortable - there are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation; no metal or wires also means you spend less time in the dentist's chair getting adjustments. Braces can sometimes be painful and can cause mouth ulcers.

4) Invisalign® allows you to view your own computerised treatment plan before you start - This means there will be no unexpected outcomes and you can see detailed three dimensional images of how straight your teeth will look and how long treatment should take. We will even allow you to view the computer image results and give us the go ahead only when you are totally satisfied with the final results. Most dental practices that also do Invisalign do not directly involve the patient at the planning stages. Also, treatment with braces does not use this highly advanced computer technology.

5) Invisalign® often does not require teeth removal. No removal of teeth means much less discomfort, reduced costs, quicker treatment and a fuller smile. With braces, teeth may need to be removed.

6) 90% of Dentists agree with the statement: "My Invisalign patients are happier than my braces patients during treatment.The detailed information below explains a lot more about invisalign including how it works, how long treatment takes and how often you need to visit the dentist.

Q3 WHAT IS THE COST OF A CONSULTATION TO SEE IF I AM SUITABLE FOR INVISALIGN TREATMENT ?

A consultation fee is $68. Invisalign treatment is suitable for a large number of teenagers and adult patients. A percentage of this fee is claimable through our HICAPS terminal on the spot if you have dental cover with almost all health insurance companies. This is a very comprehensive and thorough consultation, which provides information about all options available that can improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. We use a highly specialised intra-oral camera to show you magnified colour images of your teeth on a large LCD screen. This ensures we are able to accurately determine how to best treat your dental concerns. A DVD and comprehensive information is also supplied at no extra charge that details the Invisalign method and manufacturing process.

Due to the fact that we have treated such a huge variety of patients from very mild through to extremely complex, we are able to show you the moving computer images of other patients teeth we have treated with Invisalign. Often we can find an example that will mimic your own situation. Patients find this very helpful in understanding the actual process and also very reassuring that we are most likely able to confidently improve the appearance of their teeth and smile. After your consultation visit we can then take records and create your own computer images of your actual teeth moving millimetre by millimetre so that you get to preview what is possible for you.

Please contact Enhance Dental on (03)9533-8488 during our regular hours as listed below to make a 30 minute consultation appointment.

Monday 7.30 am to 6.30 pm

Tuesday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm

Wednesday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm

Thursday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm

Friday 7.30 am to 2.00 pm

Our address is 'The Jewel' Level 2, Suite 219, 566 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Australia, 3004
Click here if you need an interactive google map to find us. If you would like more information about Enhance Dental and find out what other dental services we can provide you please visit our website at www.enhancedental.com

As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost of Invisalign® is heavily dependent on the complexity of a patient's case.

1) Initially records (photographs and impressions) are required. The fee for this is $490.
This fee covers two appointments and allows you to see your teeth in 3D on computer virtually moving from start to finish. This allows you to make sure everything is what you expected and this will give you an indication of the time needed to complete treatment. This allows you the opportunity to assess how your teeth could look and if there is anything you are not happy with we will modify the treatment until you are totally satisfied. At this stage you are under no obligation to continue doing treatment if you do not wish to proceed.

2) The cost of Invisalign varies as follows-:

For minor crowding, that can be treated with 10 Invisalign aligners or less, the fee is from $2500 to $4900.
For moderate crowding the fee is from $4900 to $6990. The average fee being $5990.
For complex crowding the fee is from $6990 to $7990.

3) The cost of retainers to ensure your teeth remain straight once treatment is completed is $490.

Invisalign fees also include cosmetic bonding and cosmetic reshaping at no extra charge. This is exclusive to Enhance Dental.
As an example your teeth may have minor chips, irregularities or your canine teeth may be too pointy. These concerns will also be attended to without costing you an extra cent or having to find another dentist to fix these problems.
(An average saving of $1000 to $2000.)

The exact cost is determined once the computerised treatment plan is worked out and the number of aligners and complexity is fully analysed with the computer before any treatment commences.

Q5 WILL DENTAL INSURANCE COVER ANY OF THE COSTS OF MY INVISALIGN TREATMENT ?

Yes, providing you have orthodontic coverage (braces), Invisalign® should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces. A percentage of this fee is claimable through our HICAPS terminal on the spot if you have major dental cover with almost all health insurance companies. Payment plans with a deposit can be arranged or approved applicants can have either 12 to 18 months interest free with no deposit or payment plans that can spread the costs over 2 to 4 years.

Q6 IS INVISALIGN TREATMENT TAX DEDUCTIBLE ?

YES!....A 20% Australian tax rebate (discount) is also available for any amount over and above the first $1500 spent on all dental and medical costs combined. As an example, if the total fee for your treatment is $7000, then you will receive a discount of $1100. Meaning that you effectively pay $5900*. Other examples are shown in the table below.

Q7 WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INVISALIGN ?

1) UP FRONT PAYMENT WITH 5% DISCOUNT
Payment in full for the entire cost of treatment at least seven days prior to the start of treatment. This option will save you 5% off the entire cost of treatment. (Book keeping courtesy).We can even accept payment by phone with either Master Card or Visa Card. Bank Cheques will also be accepted by post.

2) INTEREST FREE PAYMENT PLAN WITH DEPOSIT - EXCLUSIVELY FOR INVISALIGN TREATMENT
For Invisalign treatment 1st payment of $490 once records (impressions, photos etc) have been done. This fee covers two appointments and allows you to see your very own virtual teeth in 3D on our computer moving millimeter by millimeter from start to finish. This allows you to make sure everything is what you expected and this will give you an indication of the time needed to complete treatment. This also allows you the opportunity to asses how your teeth could look and if there is anything you are not happy with, we will modify the treatment until you are totally satisfied. At this stage you are under no obligation to continue treatment if you do not wish to proceed. 2nd payment of $1950 is then payable when the initial invisalign aligners are supplied.
Equal installments are then payable up until two months prior to the completion of treatment on any balance outstanding.

3) UP TO 18 MONTHS INTEREST FREE*WITH NO DEPOSIT OR EXTENDED PAYMENT PLANS WITH NO DEPOSIT TO APPROVED APPLICANTS
Extended payment plans with no deposit offering a range of Interest Free* and Extended Payment* options for treatments from $2,500 to $8,990.3, 6, 12 and 18 months Interest Free* or choice of 2,3 and 4 years Extended Payment Plans* are available. A monthly repayment chart is listed below.

MONTHLY REPAYMENT CHART FOR INVISALIGN (Australian Dollars)
	Time
Cost of Treatment	3 Months INTEREST FREE	6 Months INTEREST FREE	12 Months INTEREST FREE	18 Months INTEREST FREE	2 years	3 years	4 years
$500	$167	$84	$42	$28	$24	$17	$14
$2,000	$667	$334	$167	$111	$95	$68	$54
$3,000	$1000	$500	$250	$167	$143	$101	$81
$4,000	$1334	$667	$334	$222	$190	$135	$108
$5,000	$1667	$834	$417	$278	$238	$169	$134
$6,000	$2000	$1000	$500	$333	$285	$202	$161
$7,000	$2334	$1167	$584	$389	$333	$236	$188
$8,000	$2667	$1334	$667	$444	$380	$270	$215
$9,000	$3000	$1500	$750	$500	$428	$303	$242
*Figures quoted are estimated monthly payments available to approved applicants. Minimum amount financed. Conditions apply. Fees and charges are payable. Interest is payable after any interest free period. CareCredit is a credit facility provided by GE Finance Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN 88 000 015 485) trading as GE Money.

Q8 WHO IS SUITABLE FOR INVISALIGN TREATMENT ?

Dentists can use Invisalign to treat a vast majority of patients with fully-erupted molars. Both adults, adolescents and teenagers may be suitable. Thousands of dentists are treating patients with Invisalign. It works for a wide range of people whose teeth are too crowded or have spaces between them, as well as for those whose teeth may have shifted after having worn braces in their youth. Invisalign can also be combined with other dental treatments.

Q9 HOW DOES INVISALIGN WORK ?

Invisalign® uses 3-D computer imaging technology to show you the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position before treatment even starts. As soon as you are happy with the computer simulation, a series of custom-made "Aligners" are produced. Each "Aligner" moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two to three weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved. Computer processing is not possible with braces. The computer simulation can also be used to estimate how long your treatment will take. Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible and look similar to clear tooth-whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth. They are like "contact lenses for teeth." Invisalign® Aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference to braces is that Invisalign® not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system. If a tooth is very round in shape or requires complex movement then an almost invisible bump, known as an attachment, is temporarily bonded onto the specific tooth. This procedure causes absolutely no pain or discomfort and helps the aligner to grip the tooth and move it into position. In some complex cases elastics and other adjunctive methods may also be considered.

Q10 HOW LONG DOES INVISALIGN TAKE TO COMPLETE TREATMENT ?

Typically the treatment duration is similar to braces. An average time frame is 11 months but could take less than 6 months or around two years in more complex cases. The degree of changes required to obtain a perfect smile will determine the number of aligners required and the number of aligners determines the duration of treatment. Fortunately, unlike braces, the duration of treatment can be determined before treatment starts simply by viewing the simulated computerised movements of your teeth in less than a few minutes. During Treatment enhance dental will schedule regular appointments - usually about once every eight to twelve weeks. This way you can be sure the Invisalign treatment is progressing as planned.

Q11 DO TEETH NEED TO BE REMOVED IF I AM HAVING INVISALIGN TREATMENT ?

Generally teeth are not removed when you have invisalign treatment. If your teeth are mildly crowded often space can be found by slightly expanding the dental arch, moving the molar teeth back, making some teeth a fraction of a millimetre narrower or moving teeth forward that are pushed too far back. Often with traditional braces teeth are removed and extra space may be created that was not needed. This can then lead to a longer treatment time with braces, a flatter looking smile or face. With Invisalign, the decision to remove teeth or not is easily decided by using the computerised treatment software. The virtual three dimensional computer model of your actual teeth can be programmed to see the end result with the option of teeth removed versus teeth not removed before any final decisions are made.

Q12 WHAT IF I AM PLANNING TO TRAVEL OR MOVE AWAY FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD ?

Many of our patients have chosen to do Invisalign even if they travel regularly or move away to another State or Country for an indefinite period. We have found that either extra aligners can be taken away with you, if it is a long trip, or if need be you can maintain the current position of your teeth by simply continuing to wear the same Invisalign aligner till you get back to see us. If your travel plans means that you will be away from our dental practice indefinitely then we can organise a case transfer for you so that a Dentist in another state or country, that provides Invisalign, can continue your Invisalign treatment for you. We will determine what fees are owing to the stage you are on so that the balance of your fees can then be used to pay your new dentist. Invisalign will forward your photos and computer records to your new dentist, with your permission, so that your treatment will continue as seamlessly as possible.

Q13 WHAT IF I AM PLANNING TO GET MARRIED ?

Congratulations ! Many of our patients have chosen to do Invisalign even if they are getting married for many great reasons. Firstly every bride and groom wants to look there best on the most important day of their lives. Secondly you never need worry about your wedding day being spoilt by having visible braces. We will endeavor to tailor your treatment plan to enhance those teeth that show in your smile before your wedding day if you have not allowed enough time.This does not incur any extra fees and also includes any reshaping or bonding at no charge. Thirdly if you are planning a long honey moon and you have not completed treatment, it will not compromise your treatment.

Q14 IS INVISALIGN TREATMENT PAINFUL ?

No! Most people experience temporary, minor discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It is a sign that Invisalign® is working sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination. This discomfort typically goes away a couple of days after you insert the new Aligner in the series. Compared to traditional braces, which can sometimes be very painful, Invisalign is virtually pain free. In order to create space, if