Wish you had straighter teeth, but don’t want a mouth full of metal brackets and wires? Invisible aligners could be a great choice for you! Invisible aligners are a custom made series of snug-fitting clear aligners that gently straighten your teeth over the course of several months, and are virtually undetectable when worn.
Invisible aligners are an excellent option for older teens and adults. Children and younger teens are usually not good candidates, because their teeth are still growing. Invisible aligners can correct mild to moderate crowding, spacing and bite issues.
Unlike traditional metal braces, which are cemented onto your teeth and can only be removed by your orthodontist, invisible aligners can be removed easily by the wearer! Though aligners should be worn every single day for at least 22 hours a day for effective results, while awake and while asleep, aligners can be removed to eat and to clean teeth.
Invisible aligners are carefully plotted and tailor made for your mouth, and are designed to gradually and gently move teeth into place over time. Each aligner is worn for two weeks and then switched to the next in the series of aligners. Depending on your unique case, treatment can last anywhere between three to eighteen months.