Invisalign & Clear Aligners

What is Invisalign & What is the process?

Invisalign aligners are the most popular brand of aligner therapy used to straighten smiles in orthodontics. Invisalign aligners are essentially a series of clear aligners that fit your teeth very tightly, with each Invisalign aligner designed by your dentist to be slightly straighter than the last. Slowly and safely, Invisalign will move your teeth into proper alignment without any need for braces.

Invisalign aligners are a fantastic choice if you want your teeth straight, but do not want the feeling of metal braces in your mouth. It’s extremely easy to get used to Invisalign aligners, as the clear aligners are very comfortable and you can remove them anytime you want to eat or brush your teeth.

The process of getting Invisalign aligners is very easy. It starts with an impression of your teeth and bite at your consultation. That impression is sent, along with some photos and an x-ray, to an Invisalign fabrication lab, where your dentist will instruct the Invisalign technicians there precisely how each of your Invisalign aligners should be made according to their prescription for you. 

Once the Invisalign aligners are shipped to us, your dentist may place a few tooth-colored attachments to your teeth that act as special grips for your Invisalign aligners. They may also polish between some of your teeth. This creates a tiny amount of space that no one will ever notice and helps move your teeth into their planned positions.

We will then show you how to put your Invisalign aligners in and take them out, as well as the best ways to care of them. 

Over the next few months you will see your smile transforming, getting straighter and straighter each week. Once you’ve reached your last set of Invisalign aligners, your smile will be perfect, and your dentist will remove any attachments. They will provide you with a set of clear Invisalign retainers, very similar to your Invisalign aligners, that you’ll wear while you sleep at night, keeping your teeth in their perfect position forever. 

The average length of treatment with Invisalign aligners is 6-18 months, but every smile is different. At your consult, your cosmetic dentist will show you what movements your teeth will need to align to perfection and let you know exactly how long your Invisalign aligners will take. In NYC, cost for Invisalign will be explained to you by our financial coordinator. We will work with you financially and you can explore third party financing, like Care Credit. After all, the confidence and happiness you gain from using invisalign to have the best smile is priceless!