Invisalign FAQ

Thanks to its unique design, Invisalign comes with a number of benefits. A few of the primary benefits of Invisalign include:

• Virtually Invisible: Because aligners are clear and fit directly onto the dental arch, they're almost impossible to see when worn.
• No Dietary Restrictions: You'll remove your aligners to eat, so there are no dietary restrictions. You can still enjoy all your favorite foods!
• Improved Comfort: Invisalign aligners are smooth to the touch and lay flat on the teeth, so they won't irritate the mouth and cause the tiny cuts and scrapes that come with braces.
• Simpler Oral Hygiene: Because you remove the aligners to brush and floss, you won't have to deal with extra tools like floss threaders - oral hygiene is as easy as ever.

Invisalign uses a fundamentally different method to move the teeth than braces. Instead of brackets and a springy metal archwire, Invisalign uses a consecutive series of plastic trays - called aligners - to move the teeth. You switch to a new set of aligners every two weeks, and each set brings you closer to your ideal smile.

Caring for Invisalign aligners is easy. Simply brush them every time you take them out, and occasionally soak them in a glass of water with a denture cleaning tablet. Keeping them clean will help keep your breath fresh and prevent any dental decay problems during treatment.

As with all forms of orthodontic treatment, you'll need retention therapy after finishing the active portion of your treatment. Without retention, your teeth will simply move back to their old positions! As an Invisalign patient, however, you can simply wear your final pair of aligners as your retainer, making the retention process simple and convenient.