Dr Megha earned her Bachelors in Dental Surgery in India and upon completion, she moved to the United States to pursue her dreams. Her penchant for research led her to Masters in Public Health at East Tennessee State University. Thereafter, she attended the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of California San Francisco. Her fervor to create beautiful smiles brought her to the Pacific-northwest where she completed her orthodontic residency and earned Masters of Science in Dentistry at the University of Washington, Seattle.
Dr Megha is a very warm and compassionate person and she loves interacting with her patients. She believes in providing her patients with the most advanced treatment options and strives to meet their unique needs.
Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing, and you can still eat and drink what you want. Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth, and there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions.
A customized treatment plan will then be centered to meet your needs and lifestyle, with periodic check-ups scheduled every 8 to 10 weeks. Your orthodontist will also recommend daily tips to help you get the most out of your treatment.
But Invisalign isnt at all invasive. Each aligner is custom made for your comfort, using a patented multi layer material known as SmartTrack. SmartTrack has been clinically proven to increase tooth movement predictability by over 75 percent. Each aligner can be removed to eat, drink, brush and floss, allowing you an effective way of straightening your teeth without interfering with your life.
The average treatment time for Invisalign can take anywhere from approximately 6 up to 15 months. However, you may have entirely different needs. While aligners are changed every two weeks, the average number of aligners worn during a typical Invisalign treatment can be anywhere from 18 to 30.
In some cases, treatment can be comparable to the average cost of traditional braces. With flexible payment options, Bellevue and Newcastle patients are guaranteed no small shortage of available orthodontic treatments. And the cost of Invisalign treatment in Washington is on par with the rest of the country.
But achieving a great smile with Invisalign doesnt have to be expensive. The good news is that more insurance providers are covering Invisalign costs than ever before, including here in Washington. More importantly, flexible payment plans are available in monthly installments, allowing you the smile you always wanted at an affordable rate.
That doesnt mean every provider will consider it, however. As with any form of treatment, Invisalign payment options are subject to both your existing coverage as well as your orthodontists recommendation.
The average length of time for braces has been estimated to be between 2 and 3 years by the American Dental Association. That includes both adults and patients under the age of 14. And while they can make a noticeable improvement on the strength and appearance of your teeth, they can be cumbersome, awkward and interfere with your day-to-day activities.
Braces are effective. But Invisalign is designed to give you flexibility and freedom while achieving the same results. Theyre virtually invisible, allowing you to maintain both the strength of your smile as well as your confidence.
That doesnt mean its right for every patient. Only a qualified orthodontist can decide whether or not you can benefit from Invisalign. In some cases, braces might prove to be a more realistic option. But alternatives are available that are comfortable, state of the art and can improve your smile in just a fraction of the time.
Many of our patients who came to us to get the smile they always wanted never considered anything but traditional braces. But theres a much wider array of orthodontic treatments available than many people even imagined. Now thanks to Invisalign, they have one more option to choose from.
Getting Invisalign has never been easier in Washington State. Our orthodontists and team members at Orthodontic Excellence are considered among the best Invisalign specialists in the greater Newcastle and Bellevue areas. We offer Invisalign for Adults, as well as Invisalign Teen.