A. You must wear your aligners for up to 22 hours daily. You may remove them for eating, drinking and regular oral hygiene.
A. No. Unlike braces, you may eat whatever you like as long as you remove the aligners before eating. Prior to placing the aligners back on, it is important to brush your teeth and the aligners after you eat.
A. Like any orthodontic treatment, there is a short adjustment period. The more you speak with the aligners on, the quicker you will adjust.
A. There will be some pressure and minor discomfort for a day or two after each initial insertion. This is a sign that your teeth are moving sequentially into their final position.
A. It is recommended that you remove your aligners prior to chewing gum as the gum will stick to the aligners.
A. We discourage smoking with aligners as the cigarette smoke will tend to discolor them.
A. Brushing them with toothpaste will keep them fresh and clean.
A. Regular office visits are every five to six weeks. This will ensure that your Invisalign treatment is progressing as planned.
A. All orthodontic patients are instructed to wear their retainers at night indefinitely. Sleeping with your retainers in at night will ensure a healthy bite and maintain the new position of your teeth.
A. Treatment time varies depending on the severity of the misaligned teeth. Treatment time can be shorter than traditional braces, between six and 18 months.
A. Yes, if their teeth, including second molars, have grown in completely.
A. Invisalign Teen is designed to work with the developing dentition and has special features for accommodating partially or unerupted permanent teeth. There is also a hidden feature that helps assess compliance with wear!!
A. Invisalign Teen is one of many options for orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist can let you know if Invisalign Teen will work for your specific case. Some people are not good canidates for Invisalign or Invisalign Teen and Dr. Teja will go over all of your treatment options at the first visit, the Initial Consultation Appointment.
Also parents and teenagers, need to consider their specific child. It does take a level of maturity to remember to wear your aligners, and to change them out on a regular basis. But the rewards are there are no brackets or wires, and it makes brushing and flossing easier. Plus, the aligners can be taken out periodically, for special occasions, like senior pictures, proms, or dates.