Clear Aligners FAQs

Invisalign is a fantastic orthodontic treatment method that helps millions of people achieve their dream smile every year. To determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign, we will conduct a thorough examination and discuss your treatment with you at length.

Unlike braces, you can eat whatever you like as long as you remove your Invisalign aligners before eating! Before you place the aligners back in your mouth, it’s important to brush your teeth and clean your aligners first.

As with braces, it is common to have some temporary discomfort at the beginning of each new set of Invisalign aligners.

Depending on your unique smile, most Invisalign treatments take 12-18 months to complete. Minor cosmetic cases can take as little as six months from start to finish. However more complex scenarios may require up to 24 months.

We offer complimentary consultations to assess your teeth and bite and determine if Invisalign® clear aligners are suitable for you. During the consultation, we will examine your bite and take x-rays and digital images.

Yes. It’s important to plan regular six-month checkups while you’re in braces. In fact, some people benefit from more frequent dental cleanings (every 3-4 months) because of the extra appliances that collect buildup throughout the day.

Specialists recommend that children receive their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7 when they have a combination of both adult and baby teeth. Early intervention allows for corrections while the jaws are still developing, reducing the need for corrective surgery later on. However, adults and teens also make excellent orthodontic candidates in most cases.

Orthodontists are specialists when it comes to correcting malocclusion issues, tooth misalignment, and other orthognathic bite concerns. They offer a wide variety of orthodontic treatments ranging from traditional braces and clear aligners to interceptive growth modification.