Dr. Hussain plans every course herself and checks every set of aligners. She completed a residency in orthodontics; the program and her board status are on her page.
Clear aligners for adults · Prescott, Arizona
Your scan first, then a plan you can read
A small studio for adults who want straighter teeth with clear aligners. The first visit is a 3D scan and a conversation. The plan and the fee come to you in writing before you decide.
Scan to retainer
What happens, from the first scan to your retainers
Nothing starts until you've seen the plan and the fee in writing. You can stop and ask at any step.
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Step 1: A scan, not putty
Dr. Hussain scans your teeth with a handheld scanner, and you watch the 3D model build on the screen. You tell her what you'd like to change.
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Step 2: A plan on the screen
She shows how aligners would move your teeth, step by step, and says so if braces or another route would suit you better.
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Step 3: An estimate in writing
Naomi writes down what the course includes, what it doesn't and the fee. You take it home and decide in your own time.
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Step 4: Aligners, a set at a time
You wear each set as Dr. Hussain tells you and move to the next. Small tooth-colored bumps called attachments help some sets grip.
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Step 5: Check-ins and refinements
Dr. Hussain looks at how your teeth are following the plan. If they need an extra set of aligners, a refinement, she tells you and why.
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Step 6: Retainers
When the movement is done you get retainers to wear as told. Teeth can drift back without them.
Types of aligner treatment
A full series, a limited one, or braces
Dr. Hussain recommends one after your scan. This is only how they differ.
| Full aligner series | Limited aligner series | Braces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used for | Full aligner seriesCrowding, gaps and a bite that closes unevenly | Limited aligner seriesA few teeth that have moved a little | BracesLarger moves, or when wearing trays as told isn't realistic |
| How you wear it | Full aligner seriesRemovable trays, worn most of the day and taken out to eat | Limited aligner seriesThe same trays, in a shorter series | BracesFixed to your teeth; nothing to put in |
| Visits | Full aligner seriesCheck-ins as the plan calls for | Limited aligner seriesFewer check-ins | BracesRegular adjustment visits |
| Cleaning | Full aligner seriesTrays come out, so you brush and floss as usual | Limited aligner seriesThe same | BracesA special brush and floss threaders around the wire |
| How it looks | Full aligner seriesClear trays, with small bumps on some teeth | Limited aligner seriesClear trays | BracesBrackets and a wire, in metal or tooth-colored ceramic |
| Afterward | Full aligner seriesRetainers | Limited aligner seriesRetainers | BracesRetainers |
The studio
An office built around the scan
Gurley Street is a three-person office with one scan room, one treatment room and a front desk a few steps away. You see the same people at every visit, and the screen faces you, so you see what Dr. Hussain sees.
In the scan room
A handheld scanner, and a screen you can see
Your plan shown before it is made
Time to ask questions at every check-in
Your cases
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The people
Three people, one front door
A small office. Whoever greets you will be at your check-ins, too.
Naomi Cuellar
Treatment coordinator
Naomi books your visits, writes your estimate and checks your plan's benefits before you decide.
Maeve Flanagan
Orthodontic assistant
Maeve runs the scanner, hands you each new set and shows you how to care for it.
In patients' words
What patients tell us
“I'd put it off for years. The scan took a few minutes, and I saw my own teeth moving on the screen before I agreed to anything.”
Stacy B.Aligner patient
“Naomi wrote down what the estimate covered and what it didn't. I knew where I stood before I said yes.”
Matthew G.Aligner patient
“Dr. Hussain told me which parts of my bite aligners could change and which they couldn't. I appreciated that.”
Anand R.Aligner patient
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Before you book
Do you take my insurance?
It depends on your plan. Orthodontic benefits are often separate from dental benefits, so Naomi checks yours before you decide and puts what she finds in writing. The fees page lists the kinds of plans we work with.
What if I don't have insurance?
You pay yourself, and you get a written estimate in advance, at your scan visit or sooner if you ask. Financing is offered by third-party lenders. Approval and terms are set by the lender.
How long will it take?
It depends on your teeth and on how closely you wear each set. Dr. Hussain explains what affects it and gives you her expectation as an estimate, not a promise.
Will it hurt?
Teeth can feel tight or tender for a few days with each new set. We tell you what's normal, and what to do if an edge rubs or something doesn't feel right.
Are aligners right for everyone?
No. Some bites need braces, and some teeth need a gum or cavity problem treated first. Dr. Hussain tells you when aligners aren't the right tool.
Book a scan visit, and see the plan before you decide
Send a request and Naomi will call or text you with a time. Please leave out health details; for anything urgent, call us.