Invisalign® FAQs

Instead of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable plastic aligners to straighten the teeth. These aligners fit directly onto the dental arch, applying a precisely-tuned pressure to move the teeth.

Thanks to its unique construction, Invisalign® offers a number of advantages over traditional braces. The main benefits of Invisalign® include:

• Virtually invisible when worn
• Easy to take in and out
• No dietary restrictions
• Improved comfort
• Oral hygiene is easy

Wear the aligners for about 22 hours per day. You remove the aligners only to eat, drink, brush, and floss your teeth.

No, you need to remove the aligners every time you eat or chew gum.

You’ll clean the aligners by brushing them with water and dawn dishwashing detergent every time you brush your teeth. During the day you can simply rinse your mouth and the aligners with water after eating your meals.

Invisalign® doesn’t generally “hurt.” Most patients experience mild discomfort when they first start Invisalign® or switch to a new set of aligners, but this fades within a day or less.

So long as the roots are fully developed anyone can get Invisalign®. There’s also an option specifically for adolescent patients called Invisalign Teen®.