Invisalign Treatment and How Long It Takes

Invisalign is a special orthodontic treatment that uses clear mouth trays to move teeth rather than brackets and wires typically used by conventional braces. Our Agoura Hills dentists can use Invisalign to address a wide range of orthodontic issues. Although only an experienced Invisalign dentist such as Dr. Shindler can tell you how long your treatment plan could take, most patients will finish treatment in about the same amount of time as they would have needed with braces.

The average Invisalign case takes about a year. All the aligners needed for your needs are fabricated before you begin treatment, and you will wear your aligners for about two weeks at a time. To know exactly how long you will be in treatment, you can divide the number of aligners you will receive by two. That will give you a rough estimate of how many months your treatment will take.

After active treatment, you will need to wear a retainer. This retainer helps keep your teeth in their new position. Because relapse can occur if you fail to wear your retainer, it is critical that you wear it exactly as prescribed by Dr. Shindler. Call us today to learn more or to schedule your consultation with Dr. Shindler, Invisalign dentist in Agoura Hills.