Invisalign are removable, clear plastic aligners that are customized to your mouth and act as “braces.” In simple terms, Invisalign is a modern alternative to traditional metal braces that restores your smile either by closing gaps, correcting your bite, or aligning your teeth. The aligners are to be worn all day and removed for actions like eating and brushing your teeth.

First, Invisalign aligners are custom designed to fit your teeth. Then, as you wear the aligners, you receive a new pair every two weeks to progressively and gently shift and straighten out your teeth.

Braces and Invisalign are different in that traditional braces are metal brackets connected by wires that are applied directly to your teeth. Invisalign aligners, on the other hand, are like a mouthguard that you can gently pop on and off. 

Traditional braces call for constant visits to the orthodontist to tighten and change the metal brackets. Invisalign, however, only requires aligners to be changed every two weeks to gently shift your teeth over time. This eliminates the need for booking and attending consistent appointments, which can be challenging when you have a full schedule. 

Invisalign is less noticeable and more comfortable, making them a great option for adult braces. Dentistry offers both Invisalign and traditional dental braces in Hamilton, Ontario. If you are not sure if dental braces or Invisalign is the right choice for you, you can book a consultation, and we will help you weigh your treatment options.

When a person actively follows their treatment plan, these clear aligners can effectively fix a wide range of dental concerns. According to Invisalign, Invisalign aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day for optimal effectiveness.

Whether you have crooked teeth, crowding, or gaps in your teeth, Invisalign can help. Active use of the clear aligners can fix a wide range of dental issues ranging from overcrowding to crossbites, to spacing.

While traditional braces can cause tightness and soreness of the mouth, our Invisalign braces in Hamilton are not painful in the slightest as the aligners just feel like wearing a thin film of plastic over your teeth.

As you transition from one aligner to the next every two weeks, the Invisalign process is able to move and correct teeth successfully. These aligners reposition and straighten your teeth by compressing and putting pressure on them. The aligners are customized to your mouth and specially designed to put pressure on the right places to gently but effectively move your teeth.

You may need to wear Invisalign for under a year, or closer to two years. The length of your treatment plan is dependent on the initial condition of your teeth and your desired changes. Regardless of the period of the treatment plan, the execution is the same; you wear your aligners religiously, transition, and visit our clinic in Hamilton to monitor your progress.