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How long does an Invisalign treatment take? Somewhere between six months and two years. That’s a fairly wide difference, your Invisalign Cosmetic Dentist can give you a more precise timeframe. It depends on how many pairs of aligners are in your treatment plan, which in turn depends on how crowded or misaligned your teeth are. Dr. Loye can give you a more exact answer after he examines your teeth. Do you have to wear the aligners 24 hours a day? No, the minimum is 22 hours each day. They should be removed for eating and dental care. Occasionally you could take them out for a special event when you want to look your best, such as a first date or a job interview. The aligners don’t mar your appearance, because they’re clear and all-but-invisible. Are the aligners comfortable to wear? Yes. You can certainly wear them all day at work, even if your job requires public speaking, or a lot of person-to-person time. Each aligner is exerting gentle pressure against some of your teeth, different teeth with different aligners. It will be slightly different pressure with each change of aligners, but overall, you will become accustomed to having the pressure in your mouth. Do metal braces straighten your teeth more better than Invisalign? The success of Invisalign treatments depends on your wearing the aligners at least 22 hours each day. If you do that, then no. A properly designed case will make you delighted with the results, and save you from wearing metal braces. Invisalign tooth straightening is a wonderful procedure in cosmetic dentistry and we are pleased to offer it to residents of San Diego, California. Please contact our office at Carmel Creek Dental if you would like to know more about Invisalign, and how it can help you have a beautiful smile. |
