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  1. Visit Your Orthodontist/ Cosmetic Dentist!   First, the patient should visit an orthodontist/cosmetic dentist for a consultation.  The Orthodontist examines the teeth and takes a precise digital scan of the mouth/ an impression of your mouth to replicate your teeth on a model.  Then a custom treatment plan is made. Patients are able to see a digital preview of their new smile before the aligners are created.      2. Aligners Preparation   The custom treatment plan is sent to a digital dental lab. The patient’s dental arches are examined to ensure proper fit.  The sequence of aligners is staged based on the doctor’s instructions. Then, the digital plan is placed online for the doctor to review and approve.  Once approved, the aligners are fabricated.  The clear aligners are sent directly to the doctor and then delivered to the patient.       3. Follow Your Doctor’s Instructions!   Patients get a new set of ...

DO’S DO find the crown right away. If you swallow it, call a medical doctor immediately. There is a chance it went down the wrong pipe. A chest x-ray is typically indicated to ensure the crown is in your digestive tract, not your windpipe. DO keep your crown if you find it. There’s a chance it can be recemented into your mouth.However, if it fell out due to substantial dental decay or if the tooth was broken off inside the crown, a new crown may be required. DO keep your crown clean. It may not be in your mouth anymore, but try to keep it clean and in a safe spot until your dentist can examine your crown and determine if it can be used again. DO use ibuprofen and/or clove oil to ease any pain that may occur. DO care for your crown the way you would any other tooth.   DON'TS  DON’T use glue as temporary cement. Please, don’t do it! It is dangerous, and it may ruin the remaining tooth structure underneath the crown. DON’T wait to call your dentist. He or she will want you ...