How Quickly Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign is a comfortable and discreet way to straighten your smile quickly. You could have straighter teeth in as little as 12 months with Invisalign. In addition to straightening your smile, Invisalign can also close gaps between teeth and correct some bite alignment issues. Invisalign treatment is available at Newmarket Dentistry in Newmarket, ON, where Dr. Richard Lee-Shanok can determine if you are a candidate for this exciting tooth-straightening option.

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign is an orthodontic option for straightening teeth, closing gaps in your smile, and correcting minor bite alignment issues. Invisalign differs from other smile-straightening methods because it utilizes sets of custom aligner trays to move the teeth. Each custom set consists of two aligner trays. One tray is worn over the top row of teeth, while the other is worn over the bottom row.

Several sets of aligner trays will be worn during the course of treatment. Each set is worn for about two weeks and is then replaced with the next set of custom aligners. The teeth gradually move closer to their final position with each new set of aligners. During your Invisalign treatment, you will visit Newmarket Dentistry approximately every six weeks to ensure everything is progressing properly. Invisalign works fairly quickly and most patients achieve their desired results within nine to 15 months.

Benefits of Invisalign

There are several benefits to straightening your smile with Invisalign. In addition to delivering a straighter smile quickly, Invisalign is also removable, discreet, and comfortable. The aligner trays can be taken out for up to two to four hours per day, which has several advantages. There is no worry about food getting trapped in the trays when eating since they can be taken out temporarily. Additionally, the trays can be removed to brush and floss, which makes it easier to maintain good oral hygiene.

Invisalign’s custom aligner trays are made from a clear plastic material. Since the trays are clear, it is not immediately obvious you are wearing them, which makes Invisalign a discreet choice. In addition to being clear, the plastic material is also soft and flexible so the aligners fit comfortably in the mouth. There is nothing hard or abrasive on the aligner trays to irritate the mouth.

If you are ready to straighten your smile quickly and discreetly, Invisalign could be right for you. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lee-Shanok to learn more about Invisalign treatment by calling Newmarket Dentistry in Newmarket, ON at (905) 830-1010.