How Invisalign Works

Our dentist offers Invisalign for patients who want to straighten their smiles without the brackets and wires of traditional braces. Invisalign uses clear aligners and can be used to treat many types of alignment issues. Although Invisalign is not the right choice for every patient, it can be an excellent option for many.

If you are a candidate for Invisalign, you will begin with a comprehensive evaluation. Our dentist will take X-rays and dental impressions to create your treatment plan, and we will send detailed instructions to the Invisalign labs so that their technicians can create your new aligners. Each set of aligners focuses on moving specific teeth, and the next set of aligners in the series maintains the new positions of those teeth while moving other teeth. This keeps your teeth moving in the right direction.

Every two weeks, you will wear a new set of aligners. Wearing them twenty to twenty-two hours a day ensures your teeth get the maximum benefit of your aligners. You will only take your aligners out when you are eating, drinking, or taking care of dental hygiene needs. Your aligners are clear, so you can smile confidently without anyone noticing your appliance. After your treatment is finished, you will need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth in their proper positions. Call us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment with our Invisalign dentist in Santa Clara.