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You must wear your aligners for approximately 22 hours every day. You only remove them to eat, drink, and brush and floss your teeth. Remember, to get the best results you must wear your aligners as directed!

No. As long as you remove the aligners before you eat, you can eat what you like. However, you should always brush your teeth and clean the aligners before putting them back in.

There is always an adjustment period when beginning orthodontic treatment. The more you speak with your aligners in, the faster you will adjust. Invisalign aligners are surprisingly comfortable and most patients get used to them very quickly.

No. Your treatment time will depend on the severity of the misaligned teeth. We find that many patients have a shorter treatment time with Invisalign than they would have had with braces. Many patients can have straight teeth in 6-18 months, which is on par with traditional braces.

We create a customized treatment plan based on your needs. Normally, we suggest visits at 4- to 8-week intervals. Your aligners are switched every 7 to 10 days and given to you in advance. However, if you are attending college away from home, we can provide enough aligners to last the entire semester. Or, if you travel frequently for work, we can work around your schedule.

So, whether you see us once a month or need more time between appointments, we will make it work.

We recommend that all orthodontic patients wear their retainers at night indefinitely. Sleeping with your retainer(s) at night will help ensure that your bite and the position of your teeth remain healthy and correct. This is true whether your treatment was completed with Invisalign or traditional braces.

Absolutely! Invisalign can be a great option for kids and teens. Even if your child’s adult teeth haven’t all come in yet, we can still use Invisalign as an early treatment option.

Yes! Once your treatment is complete, the results you’ll get with Invisalign should be identical to the ones you would have received with braces.

The only way someone would know if you had Invisalign treatment is if you tell them.

We encourage you to schedule a free consultation today to learn more! And if you’re ready, we will get started the same day!