Invisalign uses a series of clear, plastic, and removable aligners to gradually straighten your teeth. Free of brackets, wires, and bands, these aligners are more comfortable than traditional metal braces and they enable patients to continue to eat, drink, brush, and floss as they normally would.

Invisalign clear aligners are virtually invisible, which means that most people will never know you’re wearing them. In addition to being removable for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, they can also be taken out for special occasions, and because they’re designed for maximum comfort, they’re also trimmed to accommodate each patient’s unique gum line.

Invisalign aligners are made of flexible plastic — specifically, a patented thermoplastic material called SmartTrack, which is created exclusively for Invisalign treatment.

The first step is to meet with our dental experts at Middlecoff Dental Group for a thorough consultation. If we determine that this orthodontic system is a good option for you, we’ll take digital scans and photographic images of your teeth. The Invisalign team will use these digital resources to create a 3-D image of your mouth, map out a precise treatment and progress plan, and create customized aligners that will be changed every one to two weeks.

When aligners are worn 22 hours each day, patients can see results in as little as 12 to 18 months. However, most people will start to see some improvements in just a few weeks after beginning treatment!

After your personalized, digital treatment plan has mapped out the exact movements your teeth will make throughout your treatment, your custom-made Invisalign aligners will then be designed to apply the exact amount of force necessary to begin and continue the alignment process.

Every smile is unique, which is why each treatment starts with a personalized consultation. During this consultation, your doctor will help you determine if and how Invisalign treatment can benefit your smile. While we cannot guarantee a specific treatment outcome, we encourage you to share your smile goals with us during this consultation!

It’s important to keep aligners clean by brushing and rinsing them in lukewarm water and using  Invisalign Cleaning Crystals or special cleaning tablets. It’s important that you brush your teeth and your aligners after each meal to maintain good oral hygiene.

In either case, please let your Invisalign doctor know right away. Our team will work with you to ensure that you stay on track with your treatment plan, whether by suggesting that you wear a previous aligner, your next aligner, or ordering a replacement aligner.

Rest assured that should you choose to utilize the Invisalign system, our Middlecoff Dental Group team will be with you during every step of your orthodontic experience. From monitoring your progress, ensuring that your aligners fit correctly, and answering any questions you have along the way, we’re here for you!