Candid Clear Aligners in Suwanee, GA
AT A GLANCE
- Service:Candid Clear Aligners (remote-monitored clear aligner treatment)
- Serving:Suwanee, GA, including Suwanee Town Center and the Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road corridor
- Office hours:Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m
- New patients:Yes, accepting new patients
- Key differentiator:iTero digital scanning and doctor-monitored remote tracking
Step One: Your Scan and Treatment Plan
Candid treatment opens with a free consultation. We capture your teeth with an iTero digital scanner, so no putty impressions, and Dr. Friedman examines your bite and reviews what you want to change. From that scan he maps every tooth's path from where it sits now to where it should end up.
You see the projected result and leave knowing your timeline and your cost, around $4,500 on average, before anything is produced.
Step Two: Your Custom Trays Are Made
Candid manufactures a series of trays built to fit only your teeth. Each tray differs slightly from the last, and each applies gentle, planned pressure to move specific teeth. You wear a tray for roughly two weeks, then move to the next in the sequence.
Because the plan is mapped up front, the movement is deliberate from your first tray to your last. Nothing about it is guesswork.
Step Three: Wear, Photograph, Track
Here is where Candid differs from older aligner systems. You keep the trays in about 22 hours a day, then use your smartphone to share progress photos with us between trays. Dr. Friedman reviews those photos and compares your actual movement against the plan, catching any drift early instead of at the end.
For Suwanee patients, that remote tracking means far fewer trips down Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. You get doctor oversight without the routine office visits.
Who This Process Suits
The Candid process works for adults and teens with mild to moderate alignment issues who will commit to wearing the trays and submitting their check-in photos. Discipline drives the result. Keep the trays in and follow the swap schedule, and the process delivers.
Certain cases fall outside what Candid can do. Severe bite problems, major rotations, or untreated decay and gum disease need a different approach or preliminary treatment. Dr. Friedman flags that at the consult and explains options like Invisalign or braces.
Step Four: Finishing and Holding Your Result
When you reach the final tray, your teeth have arrived at their planned positions. The early days in each tray feel snug, then comfortable, and most people speak normally within a week. The trays come out for meals, so your eating never changes.
After your last tray, you move to a retainer that holds the new alignment. We fit it and explain the routine before active treatment ends, so you finish with a clear plan to protect the result.
Driving In from Suwanee
From Suwanee Town Center, head west about 13 miles on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road toward our Cumming office at 1475 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite C-3, typically a 20-minute drive. Suwanee is one of the communities this practice has served for years, so the route is familiar to many current patients. Parking sits at the building, and weekday appointments open at 7:30 in the morning.
Meet Your Doctor
A step-by-step process depends on the person planning each step. Dr. Michael C. Friedman, DDS, brings more than 20 years of experience and roughly 20,000 treated patients to every case he maps. He trained at New York University, belongs to the Spear Study Club, and pursues ongoing education to stay current with digital treatment tools like the iTero scanner your case starts with.
As a third-generation dentist, he approaches each Candid plan with precision and explains every stage so you always know where you are. He lives in Marietta and sails on Lake Allatoona when he is out of the office.
Candid Clear Aligners in Suwanee, GA Office Tour
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Local FAQ — Suwanee, GA
What does the iTero scan at the start feel like?
A: It is quick and comfortable. A handheld wand captures a digital image of your teeth, with no putty trays or gagging. The scan builds your Candid treatment plan and shows your projected result.
As a Suwanee patient, how often will I drive to the office?
A: Far less than with traditional aligners. After your scan and fitting, Candid uses phone photo check-ins, so Dr. Friedman monitors your case remotely. Given the roughly 20-minute drive from Suwanee Town Center, that remote model saves you real time.
What orthodontic coverage is common among Suwanee plans?
A: Suwanee patients carry a range of employer dental plans, some with orthodontic benefits and some without. We verify your specific coverage at the consultation. Membership and financing options cover patients without insurance.
What happens if my teeth are not tracking to the plan?
A: Your check-in photos let Dr. Friedman catch tracking issues early. If a tooth is not moving as planned, we adjust the approach or schedule a brief in-person visit. That oversight is exactly why doctor-monitored Candid beats mail-order aligners.
How long is a typical Candid case for someone in Suwanee?
A: Most cases run six to 18 months depending on how much movement your teeth need. After the scan, Dr. Friedman gives you a specific estimate. Following the tray schedule keeps you on track.
Sharon Springs Dental
1475 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041
(470) 613-2580
https://sharonspringsdental.com/areas-we-serve/candid-clear-aligners-in-suwanee-ga/
Our Cumming GA Dental Office Location
Office Hours:
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed