10 Frequently Asked Questions In Downey CA, About Invisalign

3 easy steps can put you on the path to your brand-new smile.

• Meet with your doctor and get a sneak peek at your new smile using the iTero Element® scanner, your Invisalign Doctor can take a fast and precise 3D digital scan of your teeth and map out a custom treatment plan just for you. 
• Start transforming your smile right from your first fitting; this is a key step in your success. Your doctor will ensure your aligners fit well, answer your questions, and let you know what to expect.
• Keep your brand-new smile beautiful with lasting results using our Vivera® retainer. You transformed your smile with the world’s most advanced clear aligner system. Now it’s easy to keep the smile you love.

Ultimately, your dentist will prescribe the retention protocols as they can be different for each unique condition and treatment plan. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how often you need to wear your retainers. 

An example protocol might include wearing the first set full-time. Then, based on the doctor’s recommendation, gradually reduced until retainers are only worn at night or even as few as three nights per week.

Depending on the complexity of your case, you could complete your treatment in as little as six months, but you’ll start seeing results in a matter of weeks.

Invisalign treatment is the most advanced clear aligner system globally, backed by more than two decades of innovation. Unlike braces, Invisalign clear aligners are removable and virtually invisible. There are no wires and brackets, so you don’t need to change how you brush and floss. And, you can continue to eat all your favorite foods.

Invisalign treatment can be a great solution for both adults and teens looking for a virtually invisible method to improve their smile. Our innovations and technological advancements make it possible to fix nearly all common teeth-straightening and bite issues, from simple to complex — all without interrupting your busy life. And, thanks to a discreet blue dot on the outside of teen aligners, parents can be sure their child is wearing their clear aligners enough.

There’s no guesswork,invisalign straightens your teeth more predictably with convenience that does not interrupt your life. Aligners are custom fit for you.

• Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible. Others may not even notice you’re wearing them, making Invisalign treatment a seamless fit with your lifestyle.
• You can remove your Invisalign aligners for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. With traditional wires and brackets, there’s a long list of foods you unfortunately can’t enjoy because they can damage or get stuck in your braces.
• You can take aligners off for special occasions, like a wedding, job interview, or for playing your favorite sport or instrument. Just remember to wear them 20 to 22 hours a day to get the best results.
• Invisalign clear aligners are designed to fit snugly around your teeth, so slipping out should not be a cause for concern.

Clear aligners make positive changes to the facial structure by correcting flaws due to misalignment of teeth and improper jaw position. Crooked teeth, underbite, overbite, crossbite, the gap between teeth, are some of the teeth misalignment problems. All these problems are responsible for an improper facial structure.

In short, yes. The paradigm today is retention is for life – the proper retainers and retainer maintenance can protect the investment you've made in your smile and save you money in the long run. 

Retainers prevent teeth from gradually shifting back toward their initial position after braces, Invisalign, or other clear aligner treatments. Every case is different, so ask your doctor if you need retainers. Your new smile is a keeper!

Vivera retainer material is at least 30% stronger and twice as durable as other leading clear retainer materials. Your Vivera retainer is custom-fit for your smile, with your comfort in mind, essential since you'll wear it while you sleep.

Doctors who have used Vivera retainers are more satisfied with Vivera retainers than with other retainers.

Let's make sure the smile that you've always wanted lasts forever.

Perhaps you have known that you needed orthodontic treatment but didn't get it as a child. Invisalign is an excellent option to address your orthodontic needs as an adult. Or you may find as an adult your teeth have shifted, and you're now experiencing light to modest crowding. These changes in your teeth and bite can dramatically affect your oral health. Invisalign is the best option for the orthodontic needs of adults for many reasons, including:

• Convenience: Invisalign is discreet when you're wearing it, and it's easy to take it out when you need to.
• Affordable: Insurance coverage, pre-tax dollars, and a payment plan from your doctor can help.
• Effective treatment: The results you want, in as little as six months, are based on the complexity of your case.

Yes! Your doctor will provide clear instructions on when you need to wear your aligners or retainers. The general rule during the treatment phase is to wear the aligners 22 hours a day. So this most certainly includes while you sleep. Retainers are most often worn at night to keep your teeth in position.