How does Invisalign work?

If you’ve avoided orthodontic treatment because you don’t want to spend two or three years wearing clunky metal braces, Invisalign invisible braces could be the solution you’ve been waiting for. They’re designed for teen and adult patients who are conscious about their appearance and have a few minor dental imperfections that they want to fix. Dr. Todd A. Armstrong offers Invisalign at his Kenosha, WI office—find out how this treatment works and how you can start on the road to a better-looking smile.

Problems That Can Be Resolved with Invisalign
Invisalign isn’t the right choice for every patient. It is best suited for patients aged 13 or older who have relatively minor tooth imperfections, including:

• Slight crowding.
• Moderate unwanted spacing.
• A mildly protruding tooth.
• Teeth that are slightly crooked or not properly aligned with the other teeth.

Your teeth will be thoroughly examined at your initial consultation to ensure that Invisalign is right for you. Your Kenosha dentist Dr. Armstrong must also evaluate your overall dental health before beginning this type of treatment to ensure that it’s okay to move the teeth around.

How Do the Aligners Work?
Dr. Armstrong will give you a series of clear plastic aligners to wear during the treatment period. The aligners are shaped so that your teeth will slowly, but surely, conform to them over time. You will be asked to wear each prescribed aligner for at least 22 hours per day for about two weeks until the full treatment is finished.

How Long Does Invisalign Take?
The average treatment time for Invisalign is just over a year (about 14 months), but some patients have their new smiles in a year or less. The total amount of time it will take to straighten your smile depends on the type of dental problem that you have and how committed you are to wearing your invisible aligners as prescribed.

Invisalign by Dr. Armstrong
The best way to get a full understanding of how Invisalign works is to set up an appointment with Dr. Todd A. Armstrong at his Kenosha dental office. Call a friendly staff member at (262) 694-7672 today to schedule a consultation visit.