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Your Smile, Reimagined with Invisalign®
Invisalign® is for the smile you want to straighten without making treatment the center of your life. The aligners are clear, removable, and easy to live with, which is why so many adults choose them when they are ready to fix crowding, spacing, or teeth that have shifted over time.
The cosmetic change is what most patients notice first. The bite is what our doctors watch closely behind the scenes. Teeth that do not meet well can wear unevenly, chip more easily, and strain the jaw. Invisalign® gives us a way to improve the visible smile while also planning how the teeth come together.
You wear each custom aligner about 20 to 22 hours a day, remove it to eat and drink anything besides water, and change aligners at home on the schedule we give you. No brackets. No wires. No food list that takes over your day. View our smile gallery to see real Invisalign® transformations from patients who walked through our doors.
Why Choose Dentistry at East Piedmont for Your Invisalign®
FOUNDED 2001 · 3 DOCTORS · REAL PATIENT SMILES ONLY
Invisalign® is orthodontics, but at Dentistry at East Piedmont it is planned with a cosmetic eye. Dr. Ashish Patel's advanced cosmetic training informs how our team thinks about tooth position, smile display, facial balance, and the way the final result will look when you talk and laugh.
The software matters, but it does not replace clinical judgment. We use digital scans to map tooth movement, then evaluate whether the plan serves the bite and the smile. That is especially important for adults whose teeth have shifted, worn, or crowded again after earlier orthodontic treatment.
Your appointments happen in private, modern treatment rooms equipped with digital scanning technology that replaces traditional gooey impressions. You experience the comforts that have made Dentistry at East Piedmont known as Marietta's upscale dental spa, and a team who treats every patient like family.
Every smile you'll see on this page belongs to a real patient who said yes to sharing their transformation. No stock photos. Every face is someone who trusted us with their smile.
The Experience Around Invisalign®
Digital Scan, No Goopy Impressions
A quick digital scan captures your teeth and bite without trays of impression material.
Smile and Bite Planning
We plan tooth movement with your smile, bite, facial balance, and long-term wear in mind.
Aligners That Fit Your Life
Your aligners are clear, removable, and changed at home, with check-ins designed to keep treatment moving without taking over your schedule.
Refinements and Retainers
At the end of treatment, we evaluate the final position and plan refinements or retainers to help keep your new smile stable.
Real Patients. Real Smile Stories.
Real patient stories make invisalign® easier to understand. Every transformation below belongs to someone who walked through our doors and said yes to sharing their story.
Why Patients Choose Invisalign®
Practically Invisible
Clear plastic aligners do their work without announcing themselves. Most people you talk to all day won't notice you're in treatment.
No Wires, No Diet Rules
Pop your aligners out for meals. Coffee, red wine, popcorn, the foods that would wreck metal braces stay on the menu.
Better Bite, Less Wear
Misaligned teeth wear unevenly, chip more easily, and stress the jaw joints. Invisalign® aligns how your teeth meet so the smile you finish with is one that lasts.
Fewer Visits, More Living
New aligners every one to two weeks at home. Check-ins with us about every six. Treatment progresses around your life, not the other way around.
What to Expect, Step by Step
Your Consultation and Smile Vision
You sit down with one of our doctors and talk through what you want to change. We look at your face, study your smile and bite, take photographs, and complete a quick digital scan.
Digital Scan and Treatment Plan
No goopy impressions. A digital scan captures your teeth in a few minutes, and we map out the exact tooth movements that will get you to your final smile. You see the preview before treatment begins.
Aligner Series Arrives
Your custom aligners are manufactured to the treatment plan. You pick them up, learn how to wear and care for them, and start the series. Each set is worn 20 to 22 hours a day and changed at home on schedule.
Refinements and Retention
When the last aligner finishes its work, we evaluate the result. Most patients need a short series of refinement aligners to perfect the final position. Then a retainer protocol keeps your new smile exactly where it belongs.
Is Invisalign® Right for You?
Invisalign® works beautifully for many adults and teens, but the best results come from matching the aligner plan to the bite, not just the visible smile.
- You're bothered by crowding, spacing, or mild bite issues and don't want metal braces
- You're disciplined enough to wear your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day
- Your overall oral health is strong and you're committed to maintaining it
- You want a cosmetic outcome where smile design matters as much as alignment
If you have significant bite issues, complex tooth rotations, or large gaps from missing teeth, we'll be honest about whether Invisalign® or a different approach will get you the result you want. Sometimes that means traditional orthodontics first or restorative care before aligners. The most reliable way to know is the consultation itself.
Investment in a Smile and Bite That Fit
Invisalign® is a personal investment in how you look, feel, and present yourself every day for years to come. Your investment depends on the complexity of your case, the number of aligners required, and any refinement trays needed to perfect the final result. We'll walk you through your exact investment during your consultation so you have a complete picture before any decisions are made.
Unlike veneers, Invisalign® is orthodontic treatment. Dental insurance may contribute when your plan includes out-of-network orthodontic benefits. We file as a courtesy and make every effort to estimate your portion, but estimates are not a guarantee.
To make Invisalign® manageable, we partner with reputable third-party lenders for financing. Most patients qualify for flexible monthly payment plans that fit comfortably into a budget so the investment doesn't have to come out of pocket all at once.
The most reliable way to know if Invisalign® is the right path for you is the consultation itself. We'll examine your smile, review your goals, and tell you honestly whether Invisalign® will get you there.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I care for my aligners?
Your aligners need to be in your mouth 22 hours a day, come out for any food or drink besides cool water, get a quick clean with a soft brush before going back in, and live in their case whenever they're not on your teeth. We pulled the full care routine, including what to do if you lose or break one, onto a single reference page you can bookmark: Invisalign® aligner care instructions.
Can I eat with my aligners in?
No. Aligners come out for every meal and snack and for any drink that isn't water. Coffee, tea, juice, wine, all out. Eating with aligners in will stain them, warp them, and slow your treatment. The upside: no foods are off-limits while you're in Invisalign®. Brush your teeth or rinse before putting your aligners back in, and they go right back to doing their job.
Does Invisalign® hurt?
Most patients describe a feeling of pressure or tightness for the first day or two after starting a new aligner. It's the aligner doing exactly what it's supposed to: gently moving your teeth into a new position. Discomfort fades quickly as your teeth adjust. There are no wires to poke your cheeks, no brackets to scrape your tongue, and no emergency visits for broken hardware. Compared to traditional braces, most patients find Invisalign® noticeably more comfortable.
Will I need a retainer after Invisalign®?
Yes, always. Teeth want to drift back to where they started. That's true after any kind of orthodontic treatment, Invisalign® or braces. A retainer holds your new smile exactly where you (and we) worked to put it. Most patients wear retainers full-time for a few months after finishing treatment, then transition to nights only. Plan on a retainer being part of your routine for life if you want to keep the result.
Is a retainer included in my treatment?
Yes. Your first set of retainers after treatment is included in the price you pay.
How long does Invisalign® treatment take?
Most Invisalign® cases take six to eighteen months from your first aligner to your final smile. The exact timeline depends on how far your teeth need to move and how consistently you wear your aligners. Mild cases finish faster, complex cases take longer. We'll give you an honest timeline during your consultation, based on your actual case rather than averages.
Is Invisalign® as effective as traditional braces?
For most adult and teen cases, yes. Invisalign® can handle the great majority of cosmetic alignment issues: crowding, spacing, mild to moderate bite problems, and tooth rotations within reason. The difference is in the experience, not the outcome: same straight teeth, without the wires and brackets. For very complex bite issues or severe rotations, traditional orthodontics may still be the better tool. We'll tell you honestly during your consultation which approach fits your case.