Your Personalised Experience & Patient Care at Impress

Impress was built to change the way people experience orthodontics. Our aim has always been to completely shake up the orthodontic industry while still delivering professional excellence.

A vital part of every patient's journey is their interaction with our dental specialists. Now, for a dental service that offers hybrid treatment, that may come as a shock to you–but our dental teams across the globe make sure the standard of your service is maintained whether you're connecting with us on the Impress App, or in-person at your closest clinic.

While we pride ourselves on the flexible treatment approach, allowing people to maintain their busy lives and improve their oral health, we distinguish ourselves with an approach that places dental expertise at the heart of the treatment process.

Unlike numerous at-home or remote teeth straightening options on the market, Impress never overlooks the importance of professional follow-up throughout the entire dental correction journey.

This article highlights the key steps in straightening your teeth with Impress and our clear aligner treatment. Read on to find out more about the indispensable role of dentists at each stage, from taking impressions to regular follow-up appointments during treatment.

1. Your dental impressions - experts in precision planning

Every dental correction by Impress begins at one of our clinics. Unlike some companies that offer you the chance to take your own impression at home, we'll provide a warm welcome at your clinic. Impress achieves the accuracy of your straightening with the vital first step of a digital impression taken by a dental technician.

This crucial step not only ensures the accuracy of the impressions but also guarantees that the treatment is personalised to the unique needs of your case.

As a general rule, it is strongly discouraged to undergo dental treatment where impressions were taken at home. With Impress, your consultation and impression appointment is conducted at the Impress clinic of your choice, using the iTero intraoral technology.

2. Oral examination - health comes first

Before considering aligner treatment, your teeth and gums must be healthy. Therefore, during your initial appointment, your dentist will perform a complete oral examination. We'll explain the finance options and you can discuss spreading the cost with our sales team.

The great advantage of an Impress orthodontic evaluation is that we can assess and advise on your dental health and your current regime to ensure you leave us with the right approach to good oral hygiene and healthy teeth and gums even if you aren't ready to start treatment with us right away.

This step allows us to verify your eligibility for treatment. Only healthy teeth can be aligned, and it is the dentist who, after this examination, will explain the best course of treatment, or pre-treatment work needed before you can start your clear aligner treatment with us.

Pre-treatment work helps the aligner treatment more viable in the long term, and can include things like preparatory orthodontic appliances, dental implants, or interproximal reduction.

3. Treatment plan - a personalised roadmap

Using the combination of the initial examination, the intra-oral digital impression, and a 3D scan of your teeth, our medical team can send your evaluation to the lab, where your personalised aligners can start to be produced.

This step ensures that the treatment plan is not only technically feasible but also tailored to your specific needs and oral health condition.

4. During your treatment - ongoing support

Although Impress offers an app to help you track your treatment, the importance of follow-up by a dental professional remains paramount during orthodontic treatment. The medical team are on-hand to support you from day one.

You can schedule an appointment at any time if you have questions or concerns, and you’re required to upload weekly progress photos so our medical team can check on your treatment progress. This close relationship with your dentist not only ensures the success of your treatment but also provides you with peace of mind.

Dental alignment treatment with Impress highlights the crucial role of dentists. From taking impressions to providing support throughout the entire treatment process, their expertise ensures the precision, safety, and effectiveness of your dental correction, leading to the smile of your dreams.

To meet your local Impress team, book a free orthodontic consultation with us, or locate your nearest clinic to get started.

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