Invisalign FAQs

The Invisalign clear aligner system is a series of clear, custom-fitted trays designed to straighten your teeth.

During your consultation, advanced 3D computer imaging technology will be used to create impressions of your bite. From there, our dentists can formulate a treatment plan based on your unique smile.

A series of custom clear aligners will be produced to precisely fit your teeth during each stage of the Invisalign treatment process.

Anyone who has healthy teeth and gums is a potential candidate for Invisalign.

Because Invisalign has become more accessible, more and more adults are deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment to improve their teeth and smile.

Teens can certainly be candidates for Invisalign. In fact, Invisalign has created a line of aligners to meet the unique needs of teenagers.

Invisalign Teen aligners have compliance indicators (small blue dots that fade away after they are worn for two full weeks) to help teens stay on track with their treatment.

They also come with eruption tabs that provide space for second molars and prevent them from growing in crooked.

Simply remove your aligners to practice playing your instrument, and place them back in when you're done.

Invisalign aligners are removable, so you can play sports without worrying about causing damage to your aligners.

However, keep in mind that Invisalign aligners are supposed to be kept in your mouth for a minimum of 22 hours a day, so you will need to plan your time carefully.

Since orthodontic treatment can cause teeth to loosen slightly as they shift into their new positions, they can be susceptible to damage. Therefore, you may also want to invest in a sports mouth guard to protect your teeth.

Your Invisalign aligners will come with a case, and this is where you should put them whenever you remove them from your mouth.

Your unique needs will determine how long your Invisalign treatment lasts for.

Misalignment of the teeth or jaw, the shape of your bite, and the amount your teeth need to be moved will all affect the duration of your treatment.

The answer to this question will depend on the severity of your misalignment.

Only your dentist can give you an accurate estimate of how long your treatment will take based on a careful evaluation of your bite during an initial consultation.

Most patients change to their next set of aligners every two weeks or so. Your dentist will tell you exactly how often you should switch out your aligners.

You will be provided with your prescribed series of aligners so that you can switch to a new set of aligners every two weeks. Since Invisalign aligners require no adjustments or tightening you will only need to schedule brief follow-up appointments every four to six weeks.

During these appointments, your dentist will take the opportunity to review your progress and general oral health, answer your questions and make adjustments to your treatment as required.

Invisalign should fit very comfortably into your day-to-day life, while allowing you to maintain your oral care routine.

You can remove your aligners whenever you need to eat or brush and floss your teeth. Therefore, you will have minimal dietary restrictions associated with using Invisalign and can easily brush and floss your teeth.