How does Invisalign work?
Each aligner puts a small pressure on many teeth simultaneously, and they move in response to the pressure. The distance of movement is only what is biologically possible in a two week period.
Will wearing the aligners affect my speech?
Like any orthodontic treatment, there is a short adjustment period. The aligners are very thin, but you will notice them at first. The more you speak with the aligners on, the quicker you will adjust.
Are they invisible?
Invisalign braces are almost invisible.
How long do you have to wear them each day?
20 -22 hours a day.
Can I just use the Invisalign braces while I sleep?
No - you need to wear them 20 - 22 hours each and every day for results.
Do you eat with your Invisalign braces on?
No, you take them off to eat, brush your teeth and to floss.
Are Invisalign braces uncomfortable?
They are usually painless, although some people have minor temporary discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of the treatment.
What happens after my treatment is complete?
All of our orthodontic patients are instructed to wear their retainers for one year fulltime, and then at night indefinitely. Teeth, like every other part of our body, have a tendency to move with age.
