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Your Journey

Consultation to Confidence, Step by Step

The smile you've been wanting, in five straightforward steps.

Consultation

Come to our Naperville office to meet Dr. Brammeier, talk through your goals, and see whether Invisalign is the right fit.

3D Digital Scan

No goopy impressions and no discomfort, just a precise 3D image of your teeth.

Custom Plan

Mapping every movement, your personalized treatment plan even shows projected results on screen.

Wear Your Aligners

Wear each set 20–22 hours per day, swapping to the next every 1–2 weeks.

Reveal Your Smile

In 12–18 months treatment typically wraps up, and custom retainers keep your results for life.

Advanced Technology

Digital Impressions, Minus the Goop

The messy, uncomfortable impressions of the past are history. In minutes, the digital scanning technology at our Naperville office gathers thousands of data points to build a highly accurate 3D model of your teeth. The payoff is better-fitting aligners, more predictable movement, and a more comfortable experience from day one. Before scheduling, you can also see if you're a candidate.

Better still, before you commit to treatment you'll watch a simulation of how your teeth will move and what your final smile will look like. To keep teeth and gums healthy under the aligners, many patients also schedule regular dental cleanings during treatment.

Intra-oral digital scanner at Brammeier Dental of Naperville

Curious to try our digital scanning technology firsthand? Book your complimentary consultation.

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What to Expect

During Treatment

  • Wear each set of aligners about 1–2 weeks, just as Dr. Brammeier directs
  • Take aligners out only to eat, drink (anything other than water), brush, and floss
  • Quick check-in visits land every 6–8 weeks, far less often than traditional braces
  • A bit of mild pressure with each new aligner set is normal and signals progress
  • Within a day or two of each new set, most patients find the aligners comfortable

After Treatment

  • Custom retainers are crafted to hold your beautiful new alignment in place
  • Worn at night only in most cases, retainers slot easily into your routine
  • Routine dental checkups help keep your smile healthy and aligned
  • After treatment, many patients notice better confidence and oral hygiene habits
  • Built to last, your final smile stays permanent with proper retainer wear

Frequently Asked Questions

Treatment runs 12 to 18 months for most patients, and simpler cases can wrap up sooner. At your consultation, Dr. Brammeier maps out a personalized timeline built around your specific needs.

For the first day or two after switching to a new aligner set, most patients feel mild pressure. That's completely normal and a sign your teeth are moving. It's typically far milder than the discomfort of traditional braces adjustments.

Plan on brief check-in visits every 6 to 8 weeks, far less often than traditional braces. Each one focuses on confirming your treatment is progressing as planned.

Yes! Our digital scanning technology builds a 3D simulation of how your teeth move at each stage and what your final smile will look like. For many patients it's one of the most exciting parts of the process.

Reach out to our office right away. Based on where you are in treatment, Dr. Brammeier might suggest wearing your previous set while a replacement is ordered, or moving to the next set early.

Absolutely. Unlike brackets and wires, clear aligners don't get in the way of sports or playing instruments. When you play contact sports, just remove your aligners and wear a traditional mouthguard.

Still have questions? We'll happily walk you through every detail at your consultation.

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Your New Smile Could Be Next

Every day, Naperville patients are transforming their smiles with Invisalign. Yours starts with a simple conversation at our office. To get going, take advantage of our complimentary consultation offer.

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