Invisalign

You'll have to wear your aligners for at least 20 – 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.

Clear aligners require no dietary restrictions. Unlike regular braces, the aligners are completely removable. Enjoy all of your favorite foods, no matter how hard or sticky!

Just be sure to brush your teeth and aligners before putting them back in.

As with all forms of orthodontic treatment, you'll likely go through a brief adjustment period where your speech will sound slightly different. This effect will fade quickly, though, and the more you talk with the aligners in, the faster you'll get back to normal

Most patients experience a slight sense of pressure or discomfort when they first switch to a new pair of aligners, but this fades within a day or two. This is a sign that your teeth are moving into their next position.

Aside from this slight pressure, Invisalign is virtually painless.

Gum can stick to your aligners, so you'll have to remove them in order to chew gum.

You can clean your aligners by simply brushing them with toothpaste, just as you would your teeth.

The frequency of your visits will depend on your unique treatment situation, but most patients will come in for an appointment every six to nine weeks.

As with all orthodontic treatments, you'll need to wear a retainer after treatment to ensure that your teeth stay in their new positions.

Treatment time varies greatly based on each patient’s orthodontic case. Most patients have a 6- to 18-month treatment course.

As your trusted children's orthodontist in Huntsville and Hampton Cove we’re proud to offer clear aligners to patients of all ages. As long as all teeth — including the second molars — have finished growing in, anyone is eligible.