Invisalign is a series of clear, removable aligners that slowly shift your teeth into their desired positions. The aligners are virtually invisible, which means no one will ever know you are wearing them.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign treatment uses a series of custom-made, clear aligners to gradually shift your teeth into position. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks at a time and is designed to move your teeth further into their correct positions. These aligners are virtually invisible when worn, making them an ideal option for adults who have a cosmetic reason for wanting to straighten their teeth.

Since you are wearing your aligners for about 22 hours a day, they should feel very comfortable. Aligners are removable for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing – you take them out to eat and then put them back in afterward.

The length of treatment varies from person to person depending on their specific orthodontic issues. Most patients are able to complete their treatment with Invisalign in about one year or a year and a half. During that time, you should only need to visit our office once every four to six weeks to monitor your progress.

To schedule your next visit to our office, please contact our team today.

How does Invisalign work?

When you wear your aligners, they gently shift your teeth into place. The aligners have been custom-made to fit your mouth, and each one shifts your teeth slightly until they’ve reached the final position prescribed by your cosmetic dentist. Your dentist will provide you with custom-designed treatment plan that lists which teeth should be moved and by how much each week.

Since each aligner is slightly different from the next, the shifting process is not noticeable to others. Most people won’t even know you’re wearing them!

Once you’ve finished wearing your last set of aligners, you’ll have the beautiful smile you always dreamed of. What’s more impressive is that you’ll be able to keep that smile for the rest of your life with proper care! To put the finishing touches on your new smile, your dentist may suggest teeth whitening or veneers. Schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist to learn more today.

-Dr. Perez

Dr. Perez is a general dentist at ABC Dental Group. He received his DMD degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He regularly attends continuing education courses, seminars and conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the best possible care to his patients. You can reach his office online or by calling (123)-456-7890.

About ABC Dental Group

With three locations in the greater Chicago area, ABC Dental Group welcomes patients of all ages to visit our office for general, cosmetic, and family dentistry needs. We offer a variety of services ranging from bridges and crowns to teeth whitening and implants. We accept many insurances and also offer payment plans to make dental care affordable and accessible for everyone. To learn more, visit our website or call (847)-526-8255.

What are the advantages of Invisalign?

• You won’t have to worry about your aligners shifting or coming off of your teeth when you eat, drink, sleep, brush, and floss. This means you can maintain better oral hygiene than if you were wearing traditional metal braces.

• Because the aligners are clear, you don’t have to worry about clunky metal brackets and wires. You don’t have to worry about the appearance of your smile becoming impaired by metal braces.

• An Invisalign treatment typically takes about a year to complete. By comparison, treatment with conventional metal braces might take as long as five years. This shorter treatment time is one of the reasons so many people choose Invisalign over traditional metal braces.

• Since you can remove the aligners for short periods of time to eat, drink, and clean your teeth, you won’t feel as limited as you would with conventional metal braces. You can continue to enjoy all your favorite foods.

• The smooth plastic surfaces on the aligners make them comfortable to wear. You won’t experience the same discomfort that you would with traditional metal braces.

• There are no emergency visits to our office for broken braces or wires! Simply remove the aligner from your mouth when eating, drinking, brushing, or flossing until you can put it back in.

• During an Invisalign treatment, you typically come in to see us every six to eight weeks. During orthodontic treatment with metal braces, there are frequent visits to tighten the wires.

• Since the aligners are removable, you can continue to participate in your favorite sports without worrying about getting hit in the face with a ball. You just remove your aligners and wear a special mouth guard over them during sports and other physical activities.

• If you are an adult that has always wanted to have a straighter smile but didn’t want metal braces, you’re in luck because Invisalign is for adults too! It’s never too late

Is Invisalign more expensive than braces?

Actually, the cost of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign is usually comparable to the cost of treatment with traditional braces. Several factors influence cost including the complexity of your case, the length of treatment time, your orthodontic insurance coverage, and specific promotions or discounts offered by our office. During your initial consultation, we will review with you the cost for treatment as well as our payment and financing options.