DentalMonitoring at Buffalo Grove Orthodontics

Smarter Orthodontics and Fewer Visits

At Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, we believe orthodontic care should fit into your life, not disrupt it. That is why we use DentalMonitoring, an advanced virtual monitoring system that allows Dr. Eltink to closely track each patient's treatment progress between office visits using weekly at-home scans.

DentalMonitoring monitors tooth movement, bite changes, appliance health, and oral hygiene in real time. This allows Dr. Eltink to provide more precise, proactive orthodontic care while significantly reducing in-office appointments by eliminating visits that simply are not needed.

We are the only orthodontic practice in the area using DentalMonitoring as part of routine orthodontic care for Invisalign, Braces, Observation Monitoring, and Phase 1 patients.

Benefits of DentalMonitoring

How DentalMonitoring Works

DentalMonitoring allows patients to submit quick weekly scans of their teeth using a smartphone and a small scanning device provided for free by our office. These scans are reviewed by Dr. Eltink and our Orthodontic Team to ensure treatment is progressing exactly as planned.

If everything looks good, no visit is needed. If something requires attention, we contact you right away to schedule an appointment. This approach keeps orthodontic treatment on track and on time.

Weekly monitoring means we can stay ahead of issues instead of reacting to them months later, keeping treatment moving forward. At Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, that weekly connection also means patients and parents receive regular feedback, encouragement, and updates throughout treatment, rather than waiting until the next office visit.

Patients can also contact Dr. Eltink directly through the DentalMonitoring app throughout treatment, ensuring questions and concerns are addressed promptly without requiring an office visit.

Fewer Office Visits Without Compromising Results

Traditional orthodontic care relied on routine scheduled visits whether or not adjustments were actually needed, typically every 5-6 weeks. At Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, treatment paired with DentalMonitoring means our patients only come into the office when it is truly necessary.

This results in:

• Fewer in-office appointments
• More efficient, purposeful scheduling
• Less time away from school and work
• Shorter overall treatment times
• More oversight, not less, because Dr. Eltink is checking your progress every single week

For Invisalign patients in particular, DentalMonitoring can mean going as long as 6 to 9 months without an in-office visit while still receiving consistent, close orthodontic oversight. It is one of the primary reasons so many of our patients choose Invisalign at Buffalo Grove Orthodontics.

Real-Time Invisalign Aligner Changes Guided by Progress, Not a Calendar

For Invisalign patients, DentalMonitoring does something no traditional orthodontic approach can match. Rather than advancing to the next Invisalign aligner on a fixed schedule, Invisalign aligner changes at Buffalo Grove Orthodontics are guided entirely by real-time scan data. That means Dr. Eltink advises you to advance to the next Invisalign aligner only when your scans confirm your teeth are ready.

This precision leads to better outcomes, fewer setbacks, and Invisalign treatment that is more efficient and more effective from start to finish.

Better Monitoring of Oral Hygiene and Dental Health

DentalMonitoring is not just about convenience. It also plays a critical role in protecting oral health throughout orthodontic treatment.

Weekly scans allow us to closely monitor:

• Oral hygiene and brushing habits
• Gum health and early signs of inflammation or irritation
• Brushing concerns around Braces brackets and wires
• Loose brackets or broken wires for Braces patients, so we can address issues before they delay progress

If we notice a concern, we address it right away rather than waiting. When appropriate, images can also be securely shared with your general dentist so we can collaborate on your overall dental health. This level of weekly oversight helps prevent small problems from becoming bigger ones, which delay treatment timelines.

DentalMonitoring for Invisalign, Braces, Observation Monitoring, and Phase 1 Patients

DentalMonitoring supports every type of orthodontic care at Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, including:

• Invisalign clear aligners for kids, teens and adults
• Braces for kids, teens, and adults
• Observation Monitoring for younger children who are not yet ready for orthodontic treatment
• Phase 1 early orthodontic treatment

For younger patients in Observation Monitoring, DentalMonitoring allows Dr. Eltink to track jaw growth, tooth eruption, and development remotely every month, and determine the ideal time to begin orthodontic treatment, often without the need for frequent office visits.

Why Patients Travel to Buffalo Grove Orthodontics for DentalMonitoring

Many of our patients travel from neighboring communities including Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Long Grove, and Palatine because DentalMonitoring significantly reduces the number of in-office visits required during treatment. For busy families, working adults, and Invisalign patients in particular, fewer in-office appointments combined with weekly virtual oversight makes orthodontic care far more manageable. When an in-office visit is needed, it is always purposeful and productive.

DentalMonitoring allows Dr. Eltink to deliver a higher level of orthodontic care more efficiently, and it gives patients something no other orthodontic practice in the area can: the ability to watch their own smile transformation in real time.

Watch Your Smile Transform Before Your Eyes

One of the most exciting features of DentalMonitoring is the Before and After video, which allows patients to watch their smile transformation in real time as treatment progresses. At Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, seeing your smile change week by week is one of the most motivating parts of the orthodontic journey. And because we are the only orthodontic practice in the area using DentalMonitoring, this is an experience you simply cannot get anywhere else.