Invisalign straightens your teeth by means of a series of clear, custom aligners or trays. The course of treatment involves changing out the aligners every 7 to 14 days, depending on your treatment plan. Small attachments, made of tooth colored filling material, are placed onto some of the teeth as anchors for the aligners. Unlike braces, these Invisalign can be removed while you eat, brush, and floss your teeth. Your dentist will check on your progress throughout the sequence of aligners to make sure your teeth are moving as predicted. The aligners are worn for approximately 22 hours per day for most effective action!

This is a common question we hear from patients, and the answer is YES! You are absolutely a candidate for Invisalign if you had braces or orthodontic therapy in the past. Teeth are dynamic, and they will try to relapse, or move back into their original position if retainers are not worn routinely. We treat patients of all ages! Many of our patients had braces as a teenager, but lost their retainer over the years, and later notice shifting and crowding occurring- often in the lower front teeth. Invisalign is effective at re-establishing your ideal bite and tooth position. At the end of your treatment, a series of retainers are made, so you can keep everything in position. Retainers are worn at night time to prevent relapse.

Let us know if you are interested in improving your smile with the latest in orthodontic clear aligner technology!