Invisalign uses clear, removable aligners to straighten your teeth at Dentique Dental Care, at your own pace, with a dentist who will not rush or judge you. A good fit for adults and teens who want a straighter smile without brackets or wires. Dr. Xhelo Shuaipaj DDS FDOCS FICOI has practiced for more than 30 years, and he plans every case here personally, with no pressure to decide.
Invisalign is a system of clear, custom-made plastic aligners that move your teeth into position gradually, without metal brackets or wires. These clear aligners are made by Align Technology and are shaped to your own teeth from a digital scan, so they fit closely and stay nearly invisible. Because they are removable, you take them out to eat, drink, brush, and floss, then put them back to keep straightening on schedule.
Invisalign treats common alignment and bite issues, including crowded teeth, gaps, and many overbite, open bite, and crossbite cases, for adults and teens. It works best for mild-to-moderate cases, where clear aligners can do the job well.
When there is not enough room and teeth overlap.
Spacing between teeth you would like to close.
Many overbite, open bite, and crossbite cases.
When a case involves very complex or severe movement, another approach may be the better clinical choice. If that is true for you, Dr. Shuaipaj will say so and refer you to a local orthodontist, rather than start a treatment that is not right for your teeth.
Invisalign treatment starts with a digital scan of your teeth, which maps your full plan before you receive a series of trays you change about every one to two weeks. You wear each set about 20 to 22 hours a day, and most suitable cases take about 12 to 18 months, though the exact length depends on your teeth.
A quick scan maps your teeth and shows the projected movement, with no messy impressions.
Wear each aligner about 20 to 22 hours a day, removing it only to eat and clean your teeth.
Move to the next tray about every one to two weeks as your teeth shift.
Come in about every six to eight weeks for a short progress review.
At the end you wear a retainer to hold your teeth in their new position.
Invisalign attachments are small tooth-colored resin shapes bonded to some teeth, and they give the aligners something to grip so certain teeth move as planned. Sometimes called buttons, they come off easily at the end of treatment, so they are a temporary help, not a permanent fixture. They are removed with a gentle drill, usually without any anesthetic, in about 15 minutes, and your teeth are polished afterward, so most people find the whole step virtually painless.
Invisalign and braces both straighten teeth, but Invisalign is clear and removable and is usually faster for mild-to-moderate cases, while traditional braces still handle the most complex cases. On cost, the two are broadly comparable across the country, and the exact figure depends on your case.
| At a glance | Invisalign (offered here) | Traditional braces (referred out) |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Clear and nearly invisible | Visible brackets and wires |
| Removable | Yes, to eat and clean | No, fixed until removed |
| Best for | Mild-to-moderate cases | The most complex cases |
| Treatment time | Often faster for suitable cases | Varies by case |
| Placed by | Your dentist at Dentique | An orthodontist we refer you to |
Dentique offers Invisalign, not braces. If braces are the better fit for your case, Dr. Shuaipaj will tell you and refer you to a local orthodontist.
Invisalign uses smooth, removable trays and a digital scan instead of drills or goopy impressions, so treatment itself is low-stress and comfortable for most people. You feel gentle, mild pressure for a day or two each time you change to a new tray, and that eases as your teeth settle.
No metal brackets to catch your cheek.
No drills or goopy impressions.
For any harder dental work: nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation. IV sedation is not offered.
If you are anxious about the dentist, that is common and there is no judgment here. Invisalign on its own rarely calls for sedation.
Typical national range
A national range, not a Dentique price. Where a case lands depends on how much movement your teeth need and how many trays your plan uses.
Invisalign cost depends on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need, so there is no single sticker price. At Dentique you do not guess: Dr. Shuaipaj reviews your teeth, explains what your plan involves, and gives you a written estimate for your own case.
The price is confirmed in writing at your consultation, so there are no surprises later.
Local Downers Grove and Lemont Invisalign fees are supplied by the client and shown here before publish.
Many dental plans that include orthodontic benefits put some money toward Invisalign, and Dentique works with most major PPO plans and offers financing. Coverage varies by plan, often up to a lifetime maximum on the orthodontic benefit, so the practice helps you check what your own benefit allows.
Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, UnitedHealthcare, Guardian, and Humana.
CareCredit, Cherry, and Sunbit for monthly payments.
Usually applied if you have them.
Dr. Xhelo Shuaipaj is one dentist with more than 30 years of experience and FDOCS and FICOI credentials, and he plans your Invisalign personally, with no pressure and no judgment. You see the same dentist each visit, in Downers Grove or Lemont, rather than a rotating team. Patients often say they were not upsold, and many stay with the practice for 15, 20, even 25 years.
Planned personally, the same dentist each visit.
Over 400 five-star reviews across both offices.
What patients say about the care here.
Confirmed at your consult, no surprises.
Invisalign aligners are worn about 20 to 22 hours a day for the best result. You take them out to eat, to drink anything other than water, and to clean your teeth, then put them straight back.
Insurance may cover part of Invisalign if your plan includes an orthodontic benefit, often up to a lifetime maximum. Dentique works with most major PPO plans and helps you check what your own plan allows. Coverage figures here are national and typical.
Adults are among the most common Invisalign patients, so you are very unlikely to be too old for it. Suitability depends on your teeth, not your age.
The hardest stretch is usually the first few days with each new tray, when the pressure is most noticeable. It eases within a day or two as your teeth adjust.
Invisalign attachments do come off. They are removed gently at the end of treatment in about 15 minutes, and most people find it virtually painless.
Invisalign treatment commonly takes about 12 to 18 months, depending on how much your teeth need to move. Your own timeline is set out in your plan after the digital scan.
Invisalign and braces cost is broadly comparable, and which is cheaper depends on the case. At Dentique your Invisalign price is confirmed in writing at your consultation, so you know the figure before you decide.
Dr. Xhelo Shuaipaj DDS FDOCS FICOI is the sole dentist at Dentique Dental Care, with more than 30 years of experience, rotating between the Downers Grove and Lemont offices, and he personally plans and reviews Invisalign care here. His FDOCS credential means Fellow of DOCS Education, a sedation qualification, and FICOI means Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Patients see him directly, not a rotating roster of providers.
Book a no-pressure Invisalign consult for a relaxed first visit with Dr. Shuaipaj, where he checks whether Invisalign fits your case and confirms your price in writing, with no obligation. It is a conversation, not a commitment. If you are anxious about the dentist, tell us when you book and we will plan around it.
Downers Grove (630) 454-9299
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