Does Invisalign Work Faster Than Braces?

The Invisalign Treatment Process

Invisalign treatment involves a few key steps: 

• Initial consultation: First, it’s important to determine if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign. If you’re dealing with mild to moderate issues, then the trays are likely a good match for you.

• Dental scans: If you’re a good candidate, your dentist will take some scans of your teeth and send them to an Invisalign facility, where they will make your custom trays. Based on these scans, you can also learn the number of trays you’ll need to correct your alignment issues.

• Treatment starts: When your trays are ready, you’ll go to the dental practice to pick up your first pair and start your treatment. Your dentist will provide some tips on how to properly care for your teeth, such as how long to wear your trays, how to clean them, and more;

• Follow-up: You’ll need to keep coming for appointments throughout your treatment so your progress can be monitored. You’ll also switch to new trays every 2 weeks or so, depending on how your teeth respond to the treatment.

• End of treatment: When your teeth are perfectly aligned, you’ll be fitted for a pair of retainers, which you’ll need to wear to prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position.