{"id":411,"date":"2018-12-31T18:37:27","date_gmt":"2018-12-31T18:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=411"},"modified":"2019-06-28T15:28:57","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T15:28:57","slug":"invisalign-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/invisalign-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Digital Scanning Improves the Process for Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_188272287-300x184.jpeg\" alt=\"woman inserting invisalign aligner\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_188272287-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_188272287-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_188272287.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>These days, dentistry is going digital &#8212; and advanced tools make a number of procedures far more comfortable. Take the iTero Digital Scanner, for instance. This piece of technology allows your dentist to capture a digital image of your teeth and the surrounding oral structures far more effectively than was once the case. The iTero Digital Scanner is especially valuable for patients getting<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/invisalign-clear-braces.html\"><span class=\"s2\"> Invisalign<\/span><\/a>. Keep reading to learn more about how it works and how you can cash in on big savings when you choose Invisalign through Capital Smiles!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Numerous Benefits of the iTero Scanner <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">In order to create Invisalign clear aligners, we need to have an accurate representation of your teeth in order to plan which ones need to be repositioned and when. In the old days, your dentist may have had you bite down on a <\/span><span class=\"s3\">tray filled with wet gooey material to create a mold<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> &#8212; but this process is inefficient, <\/span><span class=\"s3\">cumbersome, and can be difficult for patients with severe gag reflexes. Furthermore, i<\/span><span class=\"s1\">t<\/span><span class=\"s3\"> does not always <\/span><span class=\"s1\">capture the most accurate results. Far better is digital scanning with iTero. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The benefits of visiting a dentist who uses the iTero Digital Scanner for Invisalign include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Provides a highly detailed digital image of your mouth in a matter of seconds <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Far more comfortable for the patient <\/span><span class=\"s1\">than taking traditional molds with wet gooey material<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Can be transferred securely from your dentist\u2019s computer directly to the Invisalign lab, <\/span><span class=\"s3\">shortening the waiting time to begin treatment <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Smile Simulations with iTero can help you see what your results will look like before you even get started<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Allows for better treatment planning &#8212; which leads to in improved results overall<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Our Invisalign Specials<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Can\u2019t quite picture what a difference Invisalign will make? One of the many great things about the iTero Scanner is that it has a Smile Simulator which allows you to see what your smile will look like after the Invisalign treatment is complete. This is by far the most exciting part of the treatment planning process for patients &#8212; and we are pleased to offer a <b>Free Invisalign Smile Simulation Consultation <\/b>using iTero. Plus, you can also take advantage of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/save-on-invisalign.html\"><span class=\"s2\">$500 off <\/span><\/a>the overall Invisalign treatment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/invisalign-special.html\"><span class=\"s2\">affordable payment plans as low as $99 per month<\/span><\/a>. We want to make sure this wonderful option fits into most budgets!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Meet the Practice <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The team at Capital Smiles offers comprehensive general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services for patients of all ages &#8212; including Invisalign! To learn more about this treatment or to schedule your free consultation with the iTero Smile Simulation, you are invited to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/invisalign-special-form.html\"><span class=\"s2\">request an appointment<\/span><\/a> today. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, dentistry is going digital &#8212; and advanced tools make a number of procedures far more comfortable. Take the iTero Digital Scanner, for instance. This piece of technology allows your dentist to capture a digital image of your teeth and the surrounding oral structures far more effectively than was once the case. 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