On your first visit to our Pacific Heitghts Dental Office, you and your doctor will discuss your expectations. Your Dentist will walk you through a customized step by step digital plan for your smile. Once you approve the strategy, your first sets of aligners will be manufactured in the state-of-the-art Invisalign lab.
The Invisalign Process
Once you get your first set of aligners, your treatment begins! To achieve the best possible results, you must wear each of your aligners for 20-22 hours a day. Remove them only for eating, drinking, and your dental hygiene routine.
At first, you may feel some discomfort while you adjust to the aligners. You may also sense your teeth are looser than usual. Both these sensations are normal and part of the process. As your teeth shift, your gums are healing and reforming around each tooth. If you experience severe or lingering discomfort, check with your dentist.
Unlike braces, you can eat and drink anything you like during the process. Avoid smoking and drinking while wearing your aligners, as this may cause staining. Remove the aligners before chewing gum or snacking. Be sure to reinsert your aligner after each meal break.
Depending on your invisalign plan, you will swap out the aligners every 1-2 weeks. Your doctor will provide several trays at once, allowing you to swap them at home. No more tedious adjustment visits.
While every patient's journey is different, on average, the invisalign process takes 12-18 months, but you'll start seeing results in a matter of weeks.
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