How it works.
What to expect, start to finish.
Your orthodontist examines your teeth, bite and, for younger patients, growth, and takes the records that guide treatment length and retention before any plan is set.
Your visit, step by step
- Before
We send a short health questionnaire with your confirmation. Arrive ten minutes early and bring a list of medications and any previous records.
- During
Your clinician takes any impressions or measurements needed, checks the fit with you, adjusts anything that is not quite right and shows you how to look after it.
- After
You leave with care notes, a direct line for questions and, if you would like one, your next check already booked.
Know the names.
The makers, products and standards we reference when we talk about retainers & retention.
The clear-aligner rhythm
A digital scan helps the treating clinician map an Invisalign plan. Removable aligners require a daily wear routine, monitoring and retention after active treatment.
- Discuss attachments, meals and cleaning.
- Understand checkups and possible refinements.
- Ask what the retention plan includes.
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Good to know.
Does it hurt?
Fittings and checks are unhurried and done seated. If an impression or an adjustment is needed, your clinician explains what you will feel first and goes at your pace.
What if it does not feel right?
Tell us. We book a quick review and adjust it: a fit should feel right in everyday life, not only on the day it is fitted.
How do I prepare?
Bring your current device, if you have one, your questions and any previous results. We send preparation notes with your confirmation, and you can text us any time before your visit.
Questions worth bringing.
- What should an individual assessment clarify before I consider retainers & retention?
- What do my bite, oral health and any relevant growth findings mean for the available appliances?
- How will wear expectations, review visits and the retention plan be discussed before treatment?
Before you book.
New to Arc Smile Studio? We start with a conversation, write your plan down with the price of every step and let you decide at your own pace. Suitability, risks and alternatives are decided with your clinician at your consultation.