Benefits of Invisalign

• Less painful than braces
• Brushing and flossing is a breeze
• No food restrictions
• Clear aligners allow you to straighten your teeth discreetly
• Up to 50% coverage by many orthodontic insurance plans
• Fast results with weekly aligner changes

What to Expect

Starting Invisalign is a very simple. During your initial consultation, we’ll take x-rays, photographs and impressions of your teeth to create a digital 3D image. These images are used to map out a precise and customized cosmetic dental treatment plan. In this plan, we’ll create a diagram of the exact movements of your teeth which allows us to forecast how your teeth will move with each stage of treatment.

Based of your specific plan, Dr. Guttery and his team will create a series of clear aligners designed specifically to fit your mouth. Once your aligners have been created, you will begin wearing them right away. Aligners are to be worn throughout the entire day and night, removing them only when you eat, brush and floss.

Every one to two weeks, you will start a new set of aligners. As you wear each new set of aligners, your teeth will gently and gradually begin to shift into place. You’ll visit our office every six weeks so that we can monitor your progression. At each stage, you will see how your teeth have changed and how much closer you are to your new smile.

For best results, you will need to wear your aligners 20 to 22 hours per day. To effectively straighten your teeth, treatment typically takes one full year for adults and 18 months to two years for teenagers.