Invisalign
Straighten Your Smile the Invisible Way with Invisalign in Portland
A Look at the Invisalign Process
- The dentist will take scans or your mouth to create a digital map of your treatment process
- Impressions will be taken of your teeth to create your aligners
- You will wear each new set of aligners for up to two weeks
As you wear the aligners, the shape of your smile will gradually change until your treatment is complete.
Common FAQs About Invisalign
Invisalign works just as well for teens and pre-teens as the treatment works for adults. In fact, the majority of people who opt for Invisalign are younger teens who are concerned about how braces will change their appearance.
The general treatment time can be anywhere from 12 to 18 months, depending on the level of smile correction that needs to take place. When you initially begin your treatment process, the dentist will give you a more accurate guideline for how long you can expect treatment to take.
For mild to moderate smile spacing issues, Invisalign can be just as effective as traditional metal braces. However, the treatment is not suitable for people with more severe spacing issues.
The best outcome will come along with careful adherence to the dentist’s directions, especially when it comes to how long to wear your aligners. It is usually recommended that you wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours every day during treatment.
