The Invisalign® System uses advanced 3-D computer graphics technology to design a series of aligners to move your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan.
After determining if Invisalign® is right for you, precise treatment instructions are translated into a sequence of finely calibrated aligners. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and only removed to eat, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move gradually — tray-by-tray until our goal is attained. Then you’ll be smiling like you never have before!
Invisalign® Teen works the same way as the original Invisalign but includes a few custom-designed additions to meet the dental needs of teenagers.
With a Blue Dot Wear Indicator to show how long each aligner has been worn, six free replacement aligners in case some are lost or broken, and other changes designed to accommodate growing mouths, Invisalign® Teen is the perfect teeth-straightening system for today’s teens’ busy lifestyles!
Total treatment time for teens averages 6-15 months, using an average number of 18-30 aligners. Orthodontic appointments are scheduled every 8-10 weeks.
To ensure the best possible results, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign. Invisalign® is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To see if Invisalign® can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, contact us to make an appointment.