Sounds very appealing, right?  Have straight teeth and no need to suffer through ugly, metal braces.  We have 100s of very happy Invisalign patients in Columbus and the surrounding communities.  

Dr. Thompson has been using Invisalign since 2002 and became 1 of the most experienced Invisalign dentists in Columbus in 2007.  He received the designation of Invisalign Premier Provider.  And his experience makes your experience that much better. (see our other post to find out what it takes to be a Columbus Invisalign Premier Provider)

You can schedule a free Smile Consultation with Dr. Thompson or Dr. Hoellrich to see if you are a candidate for Invisalign.  In just 20 minutes you’ll know if Invisalign will straighten your smile.

So, what is Invisalign Orthodontics?  Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of clear, removable plastic aligners.  These unique aligners are fully custom-molded to fit you.  The practically invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into a smile you’ll be proud of.

They average time you wear Invisalign (treatment period) is 8 to 12 months.   Invisalign is sometimes referred to as invisible braces.

Invisalign helps correct problems with overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites, crossbites, and underbites. 

Since we see Invisalign patients in our Columbus office everyday, chances are we have a current patient with the same problems you are trying to correct so we’ll know just what it will take for you to have a beautiful, straight smile in no time at all!

Invisalign – the invisible, removable, comfortable way to straighten teeth!

What does Invisalign cost?  See our blog post http://grandviewdentalcare.com/blog/2009/07/30/how-much-does-invisalign-cost/

Columbus, Ohio Cosmetic Dentist

When people are considering a smile makeover we encourage them to investigate all their options.  Some smile makeovers can cost a considerable amount of money so it’s important to do your research.   It’s important to visit a dentist that has experience with all sorts of dental procedures so that between the 2 of you, you can come up with the solution that is best for your smile, goals, and budget.  If you live or work in Columbus Ohio we invite you to schedule a complimentary smile consultation with one of our experienced and friendly cosmetic dentists at Grandview Dental Care.

Keep in mind that getting a better smile doesn’t have to be an “Extreme Makeover” to be life changing.  It can be as simple as teeth whitening or as complicated as a full mouth rehabilitation, and anywhere in between.

We encourage you to Google and find out as much as you can about the different types of dental procedures used to improve smiles.  Search for things like Lumineers, Invisalign, tooth bonding, tooth whitening, cosmetic dentist, porcelain veneers, and dental implants.

You should also ask some friends and family members what dentist they would recommend or if you are the outgoing type, if you see a beautiful smile, ask the person about it.  People typically love to talk about their successes and also help others out! 

Below are some questions to ask before and during your smile consultation with your dentist. 

1) What do you want to improve about your smile?  We have a survey that steps you through the process.

2) Ask the cosmetic dentist what they recommend.  You should get more than one option. 

3) What are the alternatives and costs of the different recommendations?

4) Ask the dentist to see before and after pictures of some of their patients.  Ask the dentist what the patient was trying to acheive, what was done, and how much it cost.

5) Evaluate this purchase like you evaluate other major purchases.  Experience, cost, quality, value.  If you are looking for the least expensive cosmetic dentist in town make sure you understand what that means.  They may not have the experience, expertise, or they may use cheap material to acheive an inexpensive price.

6) Do you like the dentist?  Do they spend enough time with you answering your questions.  What about the office appearance and the staff?   

Get the smile you want by talking to a cosmetic dentist today! 

We are having a Smile Extravaganza and offering special pricing and financing on cosmetic dentistry.  Find out all the details on our Smile Extravaganza page!

Columbus, Ohio Invisalign Dentist

As you might expect, Invisalign cost varies between dentists, areas of the country even whether or not you go to a dentist or an orthodontist.

Being a Columbus Ohio dentist, Invisalign cost depends on how long you need to wear Invisalign for it to straighten your teeth.  The range of cost for Invisalign in our office is between $2950 and $4650.  And being an Invisalign Premier Provider, we’ve got the most Invisalign experience of any Columbus dentist or orthodontist!

How much would Invisalign cost to straighten your smile?  Schedule an appoinment for our Free Smile Consultation, and we’ll be able to answer all your Invisalign questions, including how much it will cost for your smile.

Call our office at 614-486-7378 or click to make your appointment.

We are very proud that we achieved Invisalign Premier Provider status in 2007.  But what does that mean to you, the Invisalign patient that is looking for clear braces?  We are 1 of only 3 Columbus Invisalign dentists that currently have this designation.

The company the makes Invisalign clear braces has set specific guidelines for Invisalign doctors that want Premier Provider status.   The guidelines have gotten tougher each year.

In order to maintain our Invisalign Premier Provider designation, Dr. Thompson must have 24 new patients that begin Invisalign treatment every 6 months.  This means a minimum of 48 new Invisalign patients each year. (the average Invisalign doctor typically has 4-6 new Invisalign patients per year)

And what does that mean to you, the patient that is looking for a Columbus Invisalign dentist?  It means…

• We have lots of experience at getting you a straight smile invisibly with the clear orthodontic solution, Invisalign.
• We see Invisalign patients in our office every day and we probably have a current patient with the same situation as you!
• If you are not seeing the results you want during your Invisalign treatment, we know how to fix it
• We can set realistic expectations for what Invisalign can do for your smile so there won’t be any surprises at the end of your treatment
• We know what Invisalign can and can not do.  It’s not the right solution for all smiles and we will let you know that up front at your Smile Consultation before you waste any time or money.
• We are committed to keeping up to date with this metal free braces treatment and improvements in techniques.  Every Invisalign Premier Provider must take 10 hours of continuing education each year to maintain their premier status.

Check out Invisalign dentists in Columbus or whatever area you live in by going to invisalign.com and typing in your zip code.  The doctors that appear first, have the most experience in that zip code.  We are in the number 1 position for many Columbus zip codes.

Are you ready to get a straighter smile we invisible braces?  Make your appointment for a free Smile Consultation today by calling 614-486-7378 or clicking!

Experienced Columbus Ohio Invisalign Dentist

Align Technology just introduced an Invisalign proficiency program to insure that the dentists that say they “do Invisalign” have the proper and on going training to do it right.

That’s great news for patients but maybe not so great news for the dentists that only do a few Invisalign cases per year.  It’s also great news for us here at Grandview Dental Care, in Columbus, because we do a lot of Invisalign.  We have been doing over 50 cases per year since 2007 to the benefit of 100s of Invisalign patients in central Ohio.

So, what’s with the controversy of Invisalign not straightening teeth? Well, a lot of dentists when they first tried Invisalign, do 1 or 2 cases and the results were just OK, not excellent.  Ok is not good enough to the multitude of dentists that are perfectionists.  So they get disillusioned with Invisalign and it’s ability to straighten teeth without the use of metal brackets and wires.  They stop doing it and say Invisalign doesn’t work.

Experience with Invisalign and continuing education are the two key requirements for a dentist to make Invisalign work effectively.  Education in new Invisalign techniques and procedures as well as choosing the right patient which will actually have success with Invisalign.

Dr. Thompson actually met with a Columbus Orthodontist recently to review some Invisalign cases.  The Orthodontist was showing Dr. Thompson some Invisalign cases that had mediocre results and Dr. Thompson just said “None of my Invisalign cases have ever had those poor outcomes.  I’ve learned techniques and methods so that result doesn’t happen to my patients.”  The orthodontist then admitted that Dr. Thompson had much more experience with Invisalign and was almost embarrassed by that fact considering all an orthodontist does…. is straighten teeth.

What about the myth that Invisalign isn’t permanent? If any dentist or orthodontist ever tells you that metal braces permanently straighten teeth, see somebody else.  It just isn’t true.  “Retention for Life” is what the current best practice is.  You have to wear retainers after your teeth are straight for so many hours per day/week, no matter what method you used to straighten them.  The overwhelming majority of our Invisalign Express(short treatment) cases are from people that had traditional metal braces in their teen years, didn’t wear their retainers, and now their teeth are shifting again.

So, if you are thinking about straightening your teeth without metal braces, consider Invisalign.  Just make sure you go to an experienced Invisalign Dentist.  If you live in Columbus,Ohio – make an appointment with us for a Free Smile Consultation.

Columbus Dentist talks about the benefits of straight teeth

The benefits of straight teeth go beyond a fabulous smile…. although a great smile is one of the biggest benefits of straight teeth.

• Gorgeous Smile
• Increase confidence at work and with people you are attracted to
• Easier to brush
• Easier to floss
• If it’s easier to floss then you will hopefully floss more often which will benefit you by have healthier teeth.
• Food and other gunk won’t get stuck in the nooks and crannies because there will no longer be nooks and crannies
• No more embarrassing spinach stuck in your teeth
• Perfect bite mark in the apple, come on…. everybody wants that
• You can keep your teeth cleaner if they are not overlapping
• Nicer to kiss a person with straight teeth
• Less likely to have unusual wear on teeth
• More efficient to chew food with straight teeth

We offer Invisalign Orthodontics to straighten teeth.  We also use Lumineers or Porcelain Veneers to provide cosmetically straighter teeth in about 2 weeks.  Dr. Thompson, located in Columbus, Ohio, has done traditional braces in the past so he understands who is the right candidate for Invisalign, and who isn’t.  We Invite you to make an appointment for a Risk Free Smile Consultation to see if Invisalign or Lumineers are right for you and your smile.  This consultation is at no cost to you.

Check out the following video about the benefits of straight teeth and some of the drawbacks of traditional metal braces.