Boise Invisalign

Usually, minor-to-moderate orthodontic needs are the best types of cases to treat with Invisalign. This method of orthodontic correction is ideal for patients who have crooked teeth or gaps in their smile but wish to avoid wearing traditional, chunky metal braces.

However, not everyone is a good candidate. If you have serious bite problems or jaw alignment issues, or teeth that are extremely rotated or crooked, traditional orthodontic treatments may be necessary, as Invisalign is not intended to treat these kinds of serious orthodontic problems. For more information, schedule an orthodontic consultation with Dr. Jeremy Brown at Boise Dental Arts now.

Your aligners are nearly invisible while they’re being worn, which means you won’t have to hide your smile during treatment. Plus, they usually do not affect your speech so your treatment will be discreet and simple. Treatment typically takes about a year, so you can get your results quickly.

With traditional braces, it is difficult to brush and floss thoroughly and plaque can build up, leaving you at risk for decay. Invisalign also makes it easier to care for your teeth during treatment because it is removable for brushing and flossing, so you can continue to take great care of your smile. Because you will have to take your aligners out to eat and drink any beverage, except water, there are no dietary restrictions. So, enjoy your smile, and your favorite foods!

First, you’ll come in for an appointment with Dr. Brown, and he will determine if Invisalign is right for you. If so, he will take impressions and images of your mouth, and begin to develop your treatment plan.

Once your first set of aligners has arrived at our office, you’ll come in to pick them up and have a quick appointment with Dr. Brown to ensure they fit properly. Usually, you will wear each set of aligners for 20-22 hours per day for 2 weeks, and come back in every 4-6 weeks for a brief checkup with Dr. Brown. During this appointment, he’ll also give you your next several sets of aligners.

Usually, treatment takes between 20-24 sets of aligners, so most patients are finished with Invisalign in about a year. However, this varies from patient to patient.

The short answer? As much as possible. Ideally, you should only remove your aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss. You should aim to wear them for 20-22 hours per day. The more consistently you wear your aligners, the faster your treatment will progress. In contrast, failing to wear your aligners properly will result in costly delays to your Invisalign treatment.

This depends on your specific case. However, Invisalign is usually similar in price to traditional metal braces. To get a quote for how much Invisalign treatment may cost, we recommend that you come in for a consultation with Dr. Brown at Boise Dental Arts.