During the course of treatment, you will be provided with a series of aligners. Each aligner will make slight adjustments to your tooth position. When the aligners are placed on your teeth, they cause the teeth to gradually move from their current position to improved position. Each set of aligners are worn for 2 weeks at a time, as the teeth are moved gradually into their new and improved position. To ensure your treatment progresses on schedule, the aligners should be worn for 22 hours each day and removed for eating and cleaning.

It’s a more comfortable and less intrusive way of straightening teeth. Unlike traditional metal braces with brackets and wires, Invisalign is very discreet and virtually invisible. This gives patients the confidence to smile and socialise as normal without feeling self-conscious. You can also take the aligners out for easy cleaning, brushing and flossing. The aligners shouldn’t be worn for eating, so there’s no need to avoid certain foods. Traditional braces also require constant visits to the dentist for tightening. In contrast, Invisalign works effectively to keep the right amount of pressure on the teeth without the need for tightening. This means you won’t have to visit your dentist quite so often.

The length of your Invisalign treatment entirely depends on the complexity of your unique alignment issues. There are a number of factors at play, including not just how complex your case is but also how often you actually wear your aligners, given the fact that they are removable. By consulting your orthodontist here at Parkfield Dental, you will be given a clearer picture of how long your treatment plan will take depending on your individual needs.

On average, the Invisalign treatment period for adults can take between 12 and 18 months. For teens and children, it can take longer – around the same time as a set of traditional braces. Despite this, our patients often begin seeing results in a matter of only weeks as the Invisalign begins to work its magic and realign your teeth – and because they are clear you will begin to enjoy your straighter smile very early into the process. Depending on the complexity of the misalignment, some treatments can even be completed in as little as six months.

What makes Invisalign aligners so special is the fact that they are nearly entirely invisible – but how exactly is this effect achieved? Well, it’s got a lot to do with the material used for the aligners. The Invisalign clear-aligner treatment is made of a flexible plastic – one that a specifically designed and patented thermoplastic material, known as SmartTrack. This material is created exclusively for use as part of the Invisalign treatment and is another way in which they differ from traditional treatment options.

Invisalign is a fantastic treatment for both adults and teens who are hoping for a less invasive and almost entirely invisible way of straightening their teeth and improving their smile. It is a truly modern and cutting edge orthodontic treatment that allows us to enjoy the kinds of benefits that traditional braces and metal braces do not necessarily afford.

It is a unique treatment that benefits from the innovation and advancements of modern dentistry – something the dentistry team here at Parkfield Dental is entirely passionate about. If you want a method that fixes almost all common misalignment and teeth straightening issues while not getting in the way of your busy lifestyle, then Invisalign is likely to be an excellent choice for you.

If you are someone who wants to achieve your perfect smile with straighter teeth but you don’t like the overall look of metal braces, then Invisalign’s invisible braces will certainly be the more preferable choice for you.

Invisalign braces are not a permanently fixed braces solution like many conventional braces. In fact, they are entirely removable aligners designed to offer you some flexibility while achieving the beautiful smile you dream of. While you need to wear your Invisalign aligners for around 20 to 22 hours a day for the very best results, there are reasons you may want to remove them during the day.

In fact, we recommend that you remove your Invisalign clear align system braces when you are eating or drinking, as well as taking them off in order to brush and floss your teeth. The flexibility of these removable aligners also means you can take them off for certain occasions such as a job interview, party, wedding, or anything else. It also means that if you are someone who enjoys playing sport, the aligners can be removed in order to participate.

The Invisalign treatment works just like any other braces treatment by moving your misaligned teeth into their new position by applying a gentle but constant pressure to your teeth. Generally speaking, your Invisalign aligners will not hurt very much throughout your treatment time. But some users do describe a temporary discomfort during the first few days of their treatment plan.

This is often described as a kind of discomfort, soreness or pressure and is absolutely nothing to worry about. In fact, experiencing this pressure in the first few days is entirely normal and is actually a good sign that your Invisalign clear aligners are working and beginning to transform your smile with straighter teeth.

Most patients are not particularly affected by this but if you do feel discomfort and you are worried, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your dentist here at Parkfield for some advice and guidance about your orthodontic treatment. The discomfort you feel should be gone within a few days and the intensity of the pain should never be anything above some general sensitivity and pressure. Before long, your mouth and teeth will become used to the pressure and you will be able to enjoy the rest of your Invisalign treatment time without discomfort.

If you are experiencing pain and discomfort within the first few days, you should be able to easily manage this pain with minor pain medication available over the counter.

One of the main appeals of the Invisalign clear align system is that the aligners themselves are almost entirely invisible, allowing you to go about your busy day to day with most people you speak to not even realising that you are wearing aligners at all. But this is also why you will want to avoid anything that might stain your aligners.

The clear plastic material of the aligners can become stained over time if you do not give them proper maintenance or if you are not careful about how you treat them. And if they become stained, they will become more visible inside your mouth, defeating the purpose!

We discourage smoking while you are undergoing your Invisalign orthodontic treatment plan. Nicotine can stain your aligners over time. Food and drink can also easily stain your Invisalign braces – which is one of the reasons that it is highly recommended that you remove your braces before eating and drinking. Then, it’s important that you brush after every meal before placing the Invisalign aligners back into your mouth in order to avoid staining.