What is the real question when searching for an Invisalign doctor near me?
When you type Invisalign doctor near me or nearest Invisalign clinic into a map or search engine, many dental clinics come up. Not all of these results provide Invisalign; some work with other clear aligner systems, and some do not provide orthodontic treatment at all. So before distance, two questions need answers: Is the doctor really an Invisalign provider, and does the person who will plan your treatment work in orthodontics? Distance becomes a deciding factor only once these two questions are clear.
At the Funda Sarıkaya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, clear aligner treatment is provided with the Invisalign system, and the treatment is planned by Funda Pekyılmaz Sarıkaya, specialist orthodontist (Uzm. Dt.). The clinic is in Çankaya, in the Oran neighborhood, at Park Oran Ofis on Kudüs Street. Below you will find first how to check that a doctor is an Invisalign provider, then how to reach the clinic from different neighborhoods of Ankara, and then how a first Invisalign examination goes.
How can you tell that a doctor is an Invisalign provider?
Use the official Find a Doctor tool
On Invisalign's official website there is a doctor-finder tool that lists doctors who provide the system by location. When you type a city or neighborhood name, doctors offering Invisalign treatment appear on the map. If a clinic presents itself as an Invisalign clinic, searching for its name in this list is the first and easiest verification step. You can find a step-by-step explanation in our article how to verify an Invisalign doctor.
Questions you can ask at the examination
- How is the intraoral record taken? For Invisalign planning, an iTero intraoral scanner is generally used for the digital impression. You can ask whether the scan is done at the clinic.
- Can I see the ClinCheck plan? ClinCheck is the digital treatment plan that shows how the teeth will move stage by stage. You can ask for the plan to be shown to you on the screen and for what is expected at each stage to be explained.
- Who plans the treatment and who follows it? When the doctor who prepares the plan and the doctor who carries out the check-ups are the same person, it helps keep decisions consistent throughout the process.
- Which Invisalign option suits me? There are different options, such as Invisalign First for children and Invisalign Teen for teenagers; ask which one is recommended and why.
These questions are not for ruling a doctor out but for understanding from the start how the treatment will proceed. You can read about how the Invisalign system works in general on the what is Invisalign page, and about the digital tools used at the clinic on our technology page.
Getting to the clinic from your neighborhood in Ankara
There is no metro line to Oran. Those coming by rail generally reach Kızılay and then continue to Oran on the Oran Sitesi minibuses (dolmuş) that leave from Güvenpark in Kızılay. There is also a bus line from Ulus toward Oran Sitesi. Those coming by car can enter Park Oran Ofis or Panora Mall in their navigation; the Panora Mall and One Tower car parks are close to the clinic. For up-to-date schedule information, we recommend the EGO Cep'te app. You can find details specific to your neighborhood on the pages below:
| Neighborhood | General way to arrive | Detailed page |
|---|---|---|
| Oran, Birlik, Yıldız, Hilal | On foot or a short ride | Oran and neighboring districts |
| Çukurambar, Söğütözü | By car or with a minibus transfer from work | Çukurambar and Söğütözü |
| Gaziosmanpaşa, Esat | A short trip within Çankaya | GOP and Esat |
| Kızılay | Oran Sitesi minibus from Güvenpark | Getting here from Kızılay |
| Bahçelievler, Emek | Ankaray to Kızılay, then a minibus | Bahçelievler and Emek |
| Mamak | From the Dikimevi end of Ankaray to Kızılay, then a minibus | Getting here from Mamak |
| Çayyolu | Koru–Kızılay metro, or by car via Eskişehir Road | Getting here from Çayyolu |
| Ümitköy | Koru–Kızılay metro or by car | Getting here from Ümitköy |
| Bilkent | By car, or with a metro and minibus transfer | Getting here from Bilkent |
| Yenimahalle | Batıkent–Kızılay metro and a minibus | Getting here from Yenimahalle |
| Etimesgut, Eryaman | Batıkent–Törekent and Batıkent–Kızılay metros | Etimesgut and Eryaman |
| Sincan | Batıkent–Törekent and Batıkent–Kızılay metros, then a minibus | Getting here from Sincan |
| Keçiören | Keçiören–AKM metro and a transfer | Getting here from Keçiören |
| Gölbaşı, İncek, Beytepe | Mostly by car | Gölbaşı, İncek and Beytepe |
If you would like to compare all the neighborhoods on a single page, take a look at the Park Oran transport guide.
What happens at an Invisalign examination?
At the first meeting, your complaint and expectations are discussed first: crowding, gaps between teeth, a bite problem, or relapse after a previous orthodontic treatment. Then an intraoral examination is done, and the doctor requests an X-ray if it is considered necessary. Whether Invisalign suits you is discussed at this stage; in some cases braces or a different approach may be found more suitable. We covered this comparison in detail on the clear aligners or braces page.
If a treatment decision is made, a digital scan is taken with iTero and the ClinCheck plan is prepared from these records. When the plan is ready, it is shown to you; the number of stages, possible attachments and expected movements are discussed together in detail. After the aligners are manufactured, the first set is delivered, and putting them in and taking them out and cleaning are explained. You can find the next steps of treatment on the clear aligner treatment process page, and daily use in the usage guide. If you want to come to the examination prepared, our examination question list may be useful.
When you come to the examination, bringing any X-rays taken earlier, old orthodontic records or a retainer you use makes the assessment easier. If you are making an appointment for your child, you can mention a time that fits school hours when you call; for suitable ages and options, you can also take a look at the Invisalign First page.
This information is general; the treatment that suits you is decided after an examination.
If you live far away: check-up routine and distance
With Invisalign, aligners are given in sets lasting a few weeks, and check-ups are held every 6 to 10 weeks for most people. This routine does not require you to come to the clinic every week; so living at the far end of the city is not an obstacle by itself. For those coming from distant neighborhoods, it helps if the first examination and digital scan are done on the same day where possible and later check-ups are put in the calendar in advance. To keep track of your aligner change days, you can look at the aligner change schedule.
If an aligner is lost or broken, informing the clinic by phone or WhatsApp before coming in is enough as a first step; the doctor will tell you whether to go back to the previous aligner or move on to the next one. For details, you can take a look at the clear aligner problems and solutions page.
Appointments and contact
The clinic is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 19:30 and closed on Sundays. To book an appointment, you can call 0312 911 60 36 or write to the same number on WhatsApp. Consultations can be held in Turkish, English, German and Russian. If you would like to get a preliminary idea from your photos before the examination, you can use the online pre-assessment form; a definitive plan comes only after an examination and records. If you are curious about how evening and Saturday hours are arranged, see the page describing the after-hours and Saturday appointment schedule. For the address and map, you can visit our contact page, and for an overview of Invisalign treatment in Ankara, the Invisalign Ankara page.