At Enamel Dentistry Leander, our 6-month smile makeover protocol is a clinical procedure that integrates Invisalign, periodontal maintenance, and professional whitening into a single timeline. After Invisalign treatment, a 14-day enamel remineralization period is suggested after the removal of composite Invisalign attachments prior to teeth whitening. Nano-hydroxyapatite has been shown to produce significantly greater remineralization than fluorides [1] (Malcangi et al., 2023). This remineralization period prepares your teeth for high-concentration 35% peroxide whitening without causing permanent sensitivity.
Rushing from the straightening phase to the whitening phase is a common mistake we counsel patients to avoid. If you apply professional-grade bleach the same day your attachments are buffed off, you are not just whitening; you are attacking “thirsty,” vulnerable enamel. At Enamel Dentistry Leander, we believe a beautiful smile should not come at the cost of your comfort. We have engineered a 6-month makeover sequence that respects your biology while delivering professional results.
The modern 6-month smile makeover is a Health-First aesthetic plan, organizing your care into three distinct biological phases:
Phase | Goal | Clinical Code | Maintenance level |
Tooth Alignment | Correct tooth crowding | D8090 | High (22 hours a day) |
Periodontal Maintenance | Stop/prevent bone loss | D4910 | Professional (quarterly) |
Remineralization | Healing of the Enamel | N/A | At-Home (14 days) |
Tooth Whitening | 8-10 shade Increase | D9972 | Professional (1 hour) |
In Austin, a comprehensive smile makeover can easily exceed $7,000. At Enamel Dentistry Leander, our integrated 6-month smile makeover protocol typically costs ~$4,800. This all-inclusive approach covers your dental scans, aligner trays, mid-treatment periodontal health evaluation, as well as your final professional tooth whitening. We understand that Leander families are managing growing budgets. To make this treatment more accessible, we offer:
When we remove the composite resin attachments for Invisalign, we have to gently buff the tooth surface. This leaves the enamel open and temporarily increases tooth sensitivity. Waiting 14 days to allow the enamel to remineralize ensures the 35% peroxide gel lifts stains without penetrating the nerve, preventing the acute sensitivity.
Yes. Aligners act as a physical barrier that prevents saliva from naturally washing your teeth. This can cause tartar to build up faster. A Month 3 periodontal maintenance visit ensures that gum inflammation does not stall your tooth alignment or cause permanent bone loss.
While biology varies, our AI-assisted force mapping allows us to achieve most aesthetic goals in 24 weeks of treatment. If your case is more complex, we simply extend the alignment phase, but the $4,800 investment remains a predictable baseline
Dr. Hardik Chodavadia, DDS, provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry at Enamel Dentistry in Austin, TX. With extensive clinical experience, he specializes in preventive care, gum health, restorative dentistry, and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. He is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based solutions that keep patients comfortable and informed at every step.
[1] Malcangi, G., Patano, A., Morolla, R., De Santis, M., Piras, F., Settanni, V., Mancini, A., Di Venere, D., Inchingolo, F., Inchingolo, A. D., Dipalma, G., & Inchingolo, A. M. (2023). Analysis of Dental Enamel Remineralization: A Systematic Review of Technique Comparisons. Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland), 10(4), 472. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10040472
[2] Zhang, H., Bi, S., & Zhang, X. (2025). Impact of clear aligners on gingivitis incidence and prevention strategies in adolescents and adults: a prospective observational study. BMC oral health, 25(1), 75. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05439-y
[3] Eggmann, F., & Blatz, M. B. (2024). Recent Advances in Intraoral Scanners. Journal of dental research, 103(13), 1349–1357. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345241271937
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