Steps for Invisalign Treatment

The steps for Invisalign are fairly straightforward, and if you are willing to commit to the process, you can soon be on your way to a more attractive smile. First, our Los Angeles Invisalign dentist will need to perform a comprehensive dental examination to make sure your teeth and gums are in good health. This exam is also performed to see how crooked your teeth actually are. Some patients discover that they qualify for Invisalign Express, which means they can straighten their teeth in half the time of regular Invisalign.

Once it is determined that Invisalign is the best treatment for you, a customized treatment plan will be developed just for you. You will receive your first set of Invisalign aligners, and your dentist will give you instructions to ensure they work properly. You need to wear your aligners over your teeth for 20 to 22 hours every day. This means you can remove them while you eat so that they do not become damaged as a result of chewing. And you can take them out while you brush and floss your teeth so that you can continue to maintain good oral hygiene.

You will put in a new set of aligners once every two weeks until your teeth are in the desired positions. Soon enough, you smile will be exactly how you want it.