During treatment, you’ll need to see our dentists every few weeks so they can monitor your progress and give you the next set of aligners in your personalized series. Each set of clear aligners brings you closer to your goal of a beautifully straight smile.

Many of our patients appreciate that Invisalign clear aligners are subtle enough to go unnoticed by family, friends, and coworkers. Aligners are also removable, which means you can continue eating your favorite foods.

Unlike braces, you don’t have to worry about avoiding hard-to-chew, crunchy, or sticky foods. However, when you’re done eating, you’ll need to brush your teeth to avoid staining your clear aligners. Fortunately, since Invisalign aligners can be removed, you won’t have to worry about cleaning around brackets and wires.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment: What Is it?

Invisalign involves virtually invisible aligners that are designed to gradually shift and straighten your teeth, as well as adjust your bite over time. Similar to traditional metal braces, the aligners are meant to fit over your teeth and carefully apply controlled force to teeth so that they gradually shift into a better position. This corrective dental treatment is ideal for individuals who don’t want noticeable wires or brackets but do want straight, healthy teeth.

Who Are Candidates for Invisalign Clear Aligners?

Adults and teenagers can try out this alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment. It is important that our Hudsonville Invisalign dentists perform an evaluation first to determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign as is not practical for every dental situation. Schedule your free consultation today!

How Do Invisalign Aligners Work?

Before aligners can be created specifically for you, our Hudsonville Invisalign dentists first need to design a personalized plan for you using high-tech and specialized computer software. This treatment plan will consist of a number of stages.

Each stage of treatment will come with a new set of aligners. Top and bottom aligners are to be worn for a few weeks at a time and must be kept on for 20-22 hours each day for best results. You will be expected to progress through each provided aligner until treatment is complete.

What Do Invisalign Aligners Compare to Metal Braces?

While traditional metal braces work for many, Invisalign stands out as the more comfortable alternative. Advantages of Invisalign clear aligners include:

• They are subtle and nearly invisible to family, friends, and co-workers.
• You can remove them to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
• Freedom to enjoy an unrestricted diet; no need to avoid sticky or chewy foods.
• Easier to practice oral hygiene thanks to their ability to be removed.

For How Long Do People Have to Wear Invisalign Clear Aligners?

It is recommended that you wear your Invisalign clear aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day. You are allowed to take them out for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Generally speaking, the average treatment length for Invisalign is between 12 and 16 months although every patient is different.

Learn More

Our Hudsonville, MI, Invisalign dentists can help you achieve the smile of your dreams with Invisalign clear aligners. Call Hudsonville Dental at (616) 209-4024, or contact us online to schedule an appointment.