Invisalign

• Invisalign Teeth Aligners: Invisalign dental braces are clear and invisible, so most people don’t notice them.
• Comfortable: Since there aren’t any wires or brackets, Invisalign aligners are extremely comfortable. You may feel some discomfort for the first week, but that will dissipate in a few days.
• Removable Aligners: Invisalign can be removed, which has a host of benefits. You can take them off before meals, allowing you to eat whatever you want without fear of metallic brackets bearing witness to your menu. However, you must remember to wear them once you’re done.
• Oral Health: Since Invisalign is removable, you can easily brush and floss your teeth, maintaining optimal oral health.
• Faster Treatment: Invisalign aligners usually fix teeth in 6 to 18 months. Comparatively, traditional dental braces take between 1 to 3 years.
• Independence: Traditional dental braces require you to regularly visit the dentist because they have to regularly adjust the braces. However, Invisalign treatment comprises a series of Invisalign aligners that you can wear without the dentist. As such, you don’t have to worry if you need to travel.
• Perfect Teeth: In the past, Invisalign could only treat minor dental issues. However, Invisalign can now be paired with buttons and attachments that add even greater pressure and manipulate your teeth to make greater orthodontic adjustments. Invisalign can now fix all dental and orthodontic issues, giving you the perfect teeth.

Consultation for Invisalign Treatment

During your initial consultation, the Invisalign dentist will take a quick 3D digital scan of your teeth using an iTero Element® scanner. This will allow the dentist to map out your Invisalign treatment path. You’ll see a visual representation of what will happen to your teeth on every step of the Invisalign process. If you approve, the dentist will send an order for a set of Invisalign aligners.

Wearing Invisalign Aligners

Once your Invisalign treatment starts, you’ll have to start wearing the invisible teeth braces. Each pair of Invisalign aligners lasts for approximately 2 weeks, pushing your teeth in the correct direction. Once your teeth have moved to the new position, you have to proceed to the next pair of Invisalign aligners. As such, you continue graduating through the Invisalign retainers until you have the perfect smile. You must visit the dentist regularly during this period, and you must also wear your invisible teeth braces for at least 22 hours a day.

Invisible Retainer

At the end of the Invisalign process, you’ll have to wear a set of invisible retainers for around 6 months. This is done to ensure your teeth stay in place. Without invisible retainers, your teeth run the risk of gradually moving back to their original position.