Ben and Gary Show - Episode 26

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a treatment for aligning crooked teeth using clear removable aligners that fit over your teeth. When you wear them, they are not noticeable.

Ben and his assistant, Carol, have experienced Invisalign and can vouch for how "invisible" their aligners are.

How Long Does Invisalign Treatment Take?

The most common question we get is how long does treatment take. Guy Spears tells us about his experience, commenting on treatment time. 

Guy Spears

Treatment time varies

• With the complexity of the misalignment - really wacked out or not so much
• How fast an individual's teeth move 

How Are Invisalign Aligners Made?

First, your teeth are digitally measured

• Next, we work with Invisalign software to design the treatment plan
• All the treatment aligners are created at the beginning of treatment
• One can estimate treatment time based on the number of aligners
• Each aligner is worn for twenty two hours per day continually for two weeks
• For ten aligners, treatment will take about twenty weeks
• Certification training for us and our team is mandatory
• New techniques may reduce treatment time and improve the process

Who Is A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

• Most people with misaligned teeth and willing to comply with the treatment plan
• Often, someone who had previous orthodontics but failed to use their retainer
• Children, including Ben's son, can be treated with Invisalign
• Dentists determine compliance as there is a tell tale blue dot - no cheating please!

We Got Questions About Specific Concerns

People want to know if

• Spaces can be closed with Invisalign - definitely
• Deep overbites can be corrected - yes
• Retainers are needed - of course, otherwise there may be relapse
• Social life is affected - for eating and intimacy, you can take the aligner out