Your guide to Invisalign ®

How misaligned teeth affect your health.

Plus: The three biggest myths debunked!

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About Summerhill Gardens Dental

What isInvisalign ®?

What isInvolved?

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Three Invisalign ® mythsdebunked

Life withInvisalign ®

CaseStudies

We hope the information in this guide will help you to decide the best course of action for straightening your teeth and helping your life.

Dr. Marika Dekanoidze was born on in the Moscow Russia and has a mixed background and stimulating upbringing. Both her father and grandfather were closely entrenched in the world of politics.

Her father dedicated a great deal of his professional career to fighting for the rights of minorities within the country, while both her mother and grandmother were immersed in music and performance art. Her mother is a musician while her grandmother was an actress, who performed at the front lines during World War II, raising the morale of the soldiers before they went to battle.

Dr. Marika graduated from the Moscow State University School of Dentistry and as well as The University of Toronto as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. She also holds a speciality licence in Prosthodontics from the Moscow State University School of Dentistry (1995). She has maintained the Summerhill Gardens Dental private practice since 2002 in the midtown Toronto area, and continues to do so to this day.

From the onset of her professional career, Dr. Marika has upheld a holistic approach to dentistry, which had ultimately lead her to from the Holistic Approach Professional Association (HAPA-id Alliance).

The organization is built upon the foundational principle of “integration of the body as a whole” in conjunction with the not-so-trivial concept of the unity of the mind, body and spirit.

The conservative approach to medical treatment has been the defining philosophy in her practice of dentistry. She advocates for the shift in perspective from the dogmatic approach to that of the individual patient oriented approach centred around the patient Chief Complaint and Chief Objective.

Her professional passion lies in the field of Clear Aligner Orthodontics (Invisalign). She has successfully treated over 1,900 patients using Clear Aligners and continues to build on those numbers. In the summer of 2017, Dr. Marika Dekanoidze has been awarded the Top 1% Provider status in North America, given to her by Align Technology (no to be confused with RCDSO Qualifications). She was the first female awarded this ranking and currently holds the VIP Provider status within Align Technology.

Simply put, Dr. Marika is a humanist. Her famous quote – “Affordable access for everyone” – earned her a reputation as a genuine advocate for absolute equality in healthcare. By providing treatment modalities that had otherwise been enjoyed by the wealthy and elite, Dr. Marika has lived up to this reputation by creating a window for those who could not previously afford them.

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About Summerhill Gardens Dental

What is

And how does it improve your life?

Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is a non-invasive and virtually invisible method of straightening your teeth. Invisalign® treatment uses a series of custom-made clear plastic aligners which fit over and around your teeth to gradually and discretelymove them to their ideal position.

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WHAT’S INVOLVED?An overview of the Invisalign® treatment process

STEP 1:

INITIAL CONSULTATION

STEP 4:RETENTION AND MAINTENANCE

At your initial consultation we will discuss the issues

you have with your smile, and make an assessment

if Invisalign® is the best treatment for you. A

treatment plan will then be created by taking

impressions of your teeth, x-rays and photos.

You will be guided by our dedicated patient

consultant during the entire Invisalign process.

During your Invisalign® treatment it is important that

you still maintain you 6 monthly check-up with your

dental hygienist to ensure your gums stay healthy.

After you have finished your Invisalign® treatment,

you will need to use retainers to ensure the new

position of your teeth is maintained.

STEP 2:

PREVIEW YOUR SMILE BEFORE STARTING

TREATMENT

A customised 3D treatment plan will be

created by your dentist. This blueprint to your

treatment allows you to see the predicted teeth

movement, final smile design and estimate the

likely length of your treatment – all these before

you even start treatment!

STEP 3:

TRANSFORMATION TIME!

The custom-made aligners will be

manufactured, and will then be given to you;

typically you’ll receive 3 to 4 sets at a time. Each

set of aligners are to be worn for 2 weeks before

you move on to the next set. Invisalign® treatment

may give you visible results from as early as the

first month of treatment!

During your treatment, you will be visit your dentist

about once every 6 to 8 weeks to check on your

progress, and to receive your next batch of aligners.

Myth #1 Invisalign® is not as effective as braces.

FALSE.

Real Patients. Real Results.

Modern advancements in the orthodontic and dental industries have been monumental.While braces are still an option for some, when compared to Invisalign®, they actually have alarger margin for guesswork. Because of the Invisalign® 3D planning tool, experts are able toperfect smiles and alignment before beginning treatment.

TIP:

Check if your provider provides a warranty afteryour treatment. Some clinics provide a warrantyof up to 5 years and promise that if your teethrelapse, they will re-treat your case at no extracost. This can give you peace of mind thatregardless what is used to treat your smile, you

will not have any out-of-pocket costs if you havean orthodontic relapse. Remember to checkif your provider performs both conventionalbraces and Invisalign so you get unbiasedinformation on what is best for your uniquedental situation.

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Myth #2Braces and Invisalign® are needed only for cosmetic reasons.

FALSE.Misaligned teeth can have health impacts you may not even realize.

A properly aligned bite leads to less stress in your jaw which leads to less stress in your neck, back and beyond.

Misaligned teeth can lead to premature wear, tooth loss, gum disease, and the buildup of bacteria associated with bigger problems, including heart disease. It’s easier to brush and floss around properly aligned teeth, and you are less likely to have pockets between gums that trap bacteria.

More than 7 out of 10 adults in NA have some kind of issues with their bites, such as crowding, spacing or overbites. The best part is – this can be fixed.

More than 7 out of 10 adults in NA have some kind of issues with their bites, such as crowding, spacing or overbites. The best part is – this can be fixed.

It’s hard to remove plaque and bacteria from misaligned teeth. This can lead to inflamed gums, soft tissue damage, receding gums, pockets between teeth and gums, bone loss, and tooth loss.

Early signs of gum disease:

Red gums Bleeding when you brush or floss Bad breath

There may be no signs of gum disease until the advanced stages.

Tooth and gum deterioration and tooth loss

Poorly aligned teeth can put extra stress and pressure on teeth and the jawbone. This can cause:

Receding gums Gum disease Indentations at the gum line Cold sensitivity Chipped or fractures teeth Tooth loss

Overall health risks

Problems that start in your mouth can spread to the rest of your body. Severe gum infections may increase the risk of:

Heart disease Stroke Lung diseases Problems with pregnancy Complications related to diabetes Alzheimer’s disease

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Myth #3 It’s far too expensive.

FALSE.

It’s your smile, your selfie, your life, your health.

Invisalign® is a life-long investment. When you choose a top Invisalign provider for yourInvisalign® treatment, the cost of your treatment could be more affordable as the practiceprovides Invisalign® regularly, and may offer more flexible payment arrangements. The cost of Invisalign® varies depending on individual factors, the complexity of treatment, and thetreatment time. Generally it ranges from $1,800 to $9,900.

However, we would stress that cost should not be the only determining factor when you arechoosing a provider. You will need to look at the reputation, reliability and past cases of thedental practice providing the treatment.

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Some clinics, such as ours, provide payment plans. Rememberto check if any deposit is needed for theseplans, and if there is interest incurred. Someclinics offer no deposit and zero interestpayment plans. Do your homework and checkprior to avoid any surprises!

For patients who can afford an upfront payment,check if there is a discount offered.

Also check if the provider you are consideringincludes all Invisalign related x-rays, models andthe final retainers at the end of treatment; someproviders charge for these separately, on top ofthe Invisalign fee.

At The Teal Umbrella, interest free financingoptions are available as well as discounts for payments in full..

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LIFE WITH INVISALIGN®

VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE:

Don’t worry, Invisalign® is subtle and barelynoticeable — you may be able to feel them, but

it’s unlikely anyone else will notice.

REMOVABLE:

Invisalign® aligners are easy to remove for lunchbreaks, your early morning coffee, and for specialoccasions.

EASILY CLEANED:

It’s easy to brush and floss your teeth once you’ve removed your aligners, and keeping the clear aligners is simple too.

SIMPLE PROCEDURES:

Appointments are spread out between 4-8 weeks inmost cases, and are simply to receive your next setof aligners – no lengthy sessions in the dentist chair!

COMFORTABLE:

With Invisalign®, you don’t have to worry about playing the sports you want to. Invisaligntreatment is a great option for those who enjoy

an active lifestyle as there are no sharp brackets cutting your mouth.

SMILE:

It’s easy to make your smile picture-perfect forthat special occasion with Invisalign®. You can be yourself and don’t have to hide your smile whilegoing through treatment.

CASE STUDY 1STELLA’S INVISALIGN ® JOURNEY

TREATMENT TIME: 16 MONTHS

Her life is changed forever.

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CASE STUDY 02:DARRYL’S INVISALIGN ® JOURNEY

TREATMENT TIME: 12 MONTHS

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His smile makes the first impression required to do his job!

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