Clear, removable aligners planned from a digital scan and checked in person at our office on Bloomingdale Road.
Crowded front teeth, a gap that seems a little wider every year, or a bite that wears your teeth unevenly can make you hide your smile in photos. Plenty of adults put off straightening because they picture metal brackets and years of tightening appointments. Clear aligners offer a quieter route, with trays that are hard to spot and simple to take out when you sit down to eat.
Dental Group of Bloomingdale, an office of Dental Group of Chicago, is an Invisalign provider. Dr. Alex Reznikov earned his degree at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Dr. Marwan Abbas received his DMD from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2018, and Dr. Simardeep Hehar graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. As your dentist in Bloomingdale, we keep cleanings and aligner check-ins under one roof.
Invisalign uses a series of thin, custom plastic trays that move your teeth a little at a time. The FDA’s page on clear dental aligners says aligners are less noticeable than braces, come out for eating, brushing, and flossing, and make oral hygiene easier. They can also feel more comfortable for some patients and come with fewer limits on what you eat.
Aligners do not suit every case. More complicated bite or alignment problems may call for traditional braces or a different kind of care, and your exam helps show whether aligners fit your teeth. The FDA also stresses seeing a dental professional in person before and during aligner treatment, which is why your check-ins happen in our office. If aligners are not a good fit, your dentist explains why.
Dr. Reznikov earned his dental degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education. He leads Dental Group of Chicago and co-owns our Bloomingdale office with his father, Dr. Vladimir Reznikov.
Dr. Abbas earned his DMD from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2018 and joined our Bloomingdale team in 2020. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Chicago Dental Society.
Dr. Hehar graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2024 and began her career in California. She focuses on building trust and making patients of all ages feel heard and comfortable.
Your dentist decides whether aligners fit your case after an exam, but they are often used for the concerns below.
At your exam, your dentist explains which of these concerns aligners can address in your mouth. Your dentist also lets you know if anything, such as a cavity, should be treated first.
Every plan follows the same basic stages, and the total time comes down to how far your teeth have to move.
Your first visit starts with an exam of your teeth and gums and a talk about what you want to change. Your dentist then takes a digital scan and uses it to plan how each tooth should move. That plan shapes every set of trays made for you.
The FDA says each set of aligners is typically worn for one to two weeks, then swapped for the next set in the series. Plan on at least 20 hours of wear each day unless your dentist gives you a different target. With every swap, your teeth inch nearer to where your plan says they should end up.
Short visits let your dentist confirm that your teeth are moving as planned. Our evening hours Monday through Thursday make them easier to fit around school or work. Each visit is also a good time to ask about fit or comfort.
To hold your new smile in place, your dentist may suggest a retainer so your teeth do not drift back. Some patients also choose whitening or bonding once their teeth are straight, which we offer through our cosmetic dentistry in Bloomingdale.
These quick answers cover common questions from the first few weeks of wearing aligners, while the routine still feels new.
Yes. Take them out every time you eat, and brush before the trays go back in. Store them in their case any time they are not in your mouth.
Rinse them and brush them gently with a soft toothbrush each morning and night. Hot water can warp the plastic, so stick with cool or lukewarm water.
It is common to feel some mild pressure for the first day or two of each new set. The FDA also notes that your speech may change for a short time while you get used to the trays.
Aligners can be lost or damaged, so call our office if that happens. Your dentist can tell you what to do next so your plan stays on track.
Yes. Food and plaque can sit against your teeth under the trays, so keep your cleanings and checkups on schedule while your teeth move.
Aligners need to be worn as directed to do their job, so a teen has to stick with the wear schedule, and parents can help keep track. We are glad to talk with parents about whether aligners suit their teen, and our children’s dentistry in Bloomingdale keeps regular checkups on schedule.
Your cost depends on how complex your case is. Orthodontic coverage varies between dental plans, so our team checks your benefits and explains the numbers before you commit. Your estimate comes after your exam and digital scan, once we know how much your teeth need to move.
Financing options and payment plans can spread the cost over time. Our insurance and financing page explains each choice.
Our doctors explain how your teeth are moving at each check-in and give straight answers to your questions. Read about our Bloomingdale dentists before your first visit.
Intraoral cameras show your teeth on a screen, and digital X-rays use less radiation than film. Weeknight visits until 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, plus 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month, make check-ins easier to keep.
That varies with how far your teeth have to travel. Each set of aligners is usually worn for one to two weeks, and your dentist gives you an estimated timeline after your exam and digital scan.
According to the FDA, aligners are worn at least 20 hours a day unless your dentist directs otherwise. They come out when you eat, brush, and floss.
Because the trays come out for meals, there are fewer food limits than with braces. Just brush before the trays go back in, which keeps food from sitting against your teeth.
It can be, for a teen who wears the trays as directed. We are glad to talk with parents about whether aligners make sense for their teen before treatment starts.
Your dentist may suggest one to help your teeth stay put after treatment and can tell you how often to wear it.
The FDA has not authorized direct-to-consumer aligners for use without a dentist or orthodontist supervising care. Seeing a dentist in person throughout treatment helps catch problems such as a bite that stops meeting evenly.
Our office is at 140 N. Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. We see patients from Addison, Roselle, Glendale Heights, and Carol Stream.
Many patients notice light pressure in the first couple of days of each new set. If a tray rubs or irritates your gums, call our office so your dentist can take a look.
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More than 560 patients have reviewed us on Google, giving Dental Group of Bloomingdale a 4.7-star average as of October 2026, and a friendly team and clear explanations come up again and again. Dr. Alex Reznikov heads Dental Group of Chicago and shares ownership of this office with his father, Dr. Vladimir Reznikov.
Patients from Bloomingdale, Roselle, Glendale Heights, and Itasca visit us at 140 N. Bloomingdale Rd. A consultation shows whether aligners fit your goals. Take the first step and book your Invisalign consultation in Bloomingdale.
140 N. Bloomingdale Rd
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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