A clear approach to orthodontic treatment
Invisalign® treatment uses a planned series of custom, removable aligners to guide selected tooth movements. Because the aligners are clear and low profile, they can offer a less noticeable alternative to fixed braces for suitable teens and adults.
The aligners can be removed for meals and oral hygiene, but they must be worn consistently for treatment to progress as planned. An individual assessment is needed to determine whether clear aligners can address your alignment or bite concerns.
Is Invisalign right for you?
Clear aligners may be considered for selected concerns involving crowding, spacing, rotated teeth, or the way the upper and lower teeth meet. Suitability depends on the type and complexity of tooth movement required, the health of your teeth and gums, existing dental work, growth when relevant, and your ability to follow the wear schedule.
In some situations, fixed appliances or care coordinated with an orthodontic specialist may provide a more appropriate option. We will explain the findings, reasonable alternatives, and any referral considerations before treatment begins. Learn more about our broader approach to orthodontic care.
Consultation and digital treatment planning
Your consultation begins with a conversation about what you would like to change, followed by an examination of your teeth, gums, bite, and existing restorations. Digital scans, photographs, or diagnostic imaging may be recommended when they help document your starting point and plan the required movements.
Planning software can illustrate a proposed sequence of tooth movement and support a discussion of treatment goals. This digital preview is a planning and communication tool rather than a guarantee of the final result. Your actual progress depends on biological response, consistent aligner wear, oral health, and other individual factors.
How clear aligner treatment works
A series of aligners is created for your treatment plan. Each set applies controlled pressure to guide selected movements before you progress to the next set according to your prescribed schedule. Small tooth-colored attachments or other supporting techniques may be recommended when they help an aligner grip a tooth or carry out a planned movement.
Monitoring visits allow us to assess fit, tooth movement, oral health, and whether treatment is tracking as expected. Your plan may include additional scans, adjustments, or refinement aligners when clinically appropriate.
Wearing and caring for your aligners
Clear aligner treatment depends on consistent daily wear. Follow the schedule provided for you and remove the aligners for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing, and cleaning between your teeth.
Before replacing the aligners, clean your teeth and the trays as directed. Keeping both clean helps reduce trapped food and plaque. Store aligners in their case when they are not being worn, and contact the practice if one is lost, damaged, or no longer fits as expected rather than moving ahead without guidance.
Treatment time and retention
Treatment time varies with the complexity of the planned movements, how your teeth respond, and how consistently the aligners are worn. Your initial plan can provide an estimate, but the schedule may change as progress is monitored. Some patients need attachments, additional aligners, or other treatment steps.
After active treatment, retainers are commonly prescribed to help maintain the new tooth positions. We will explain the appropriate retainer type, wear schedule, and follow-up for your smile.
Start with an Invisalign consultation
If you would like to improve tooth alignment without fixed braces, a consultation can help determine whether clear aligners are suitable for your needs. Contact Excellence Dental Care to discuss your goals and arrange an individual evaluation.