How Does Invisalign Treatment Work?

Invisalign treatment is a modern, discreet way to straighten your teeth using a series of custom-made, clear aligners.

Understanding Invisalign

Invisalign aligners are different from traditional metal braces. They are removable and almost invisible.

This makes them a popular choice for both teens and adults. Each aligner is designed to gradually shift your teeth into their ideal position. This is based on your personalized treatment plan.

Worn for 20–22 hours a day, these aligners are both comfortable and convenient, allowing you to eat, brush, and floss with ease.

Invisalign treatment is great for fixing crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and more. It does this with little disruption to your daily life.

What Happens at Your Orthodontic Appointments

1

Free Orthodontic Consultation

Meet with our orthodontic team to discuss your goals, concerns, and vision. We'll examine your smile, take some pictures, and x-rays so that Dr. G can review them and create a personalized plan for your transformation. We will discuss all the details with you.

What You Get: Expert evaluation and custom smile design plan

2

Invisalign Treatment Starts

Then we get to see each other every 6 to 8 weeks for about a year or two. At these appointments, we'll check your progress, and we'll fit your next set of trays in your clear aligner series if you have Invisalign.

What You Get: Personalized, focused care during your orthodontic treatment

3

Finish Invisalign

You'll get to see your beautiful, new smile, and we'll make sure you have your set of retainers to maintain it. Retainers are for life.

What You Get: Complete confidence with your brand new smile

Questions are seeds that turn into knowledge

At Wildflower Orthodontics, there’s no such thing as a silly question. If we didn’t answer a question you have below, please call or email us. We’d love to help in any way we can.

1. How Do Invisalign Aligners Straighten Teeth?

Each set of custom-made aligners applies pressure to gradually move your teeth according to your personalized treatment plan. As you progress through the series, each set continues the planned tooth movements.

2. What Happens Before I Receive My Aligners?

Our team will evaluate your teeth and bite, review the necessary records, and determine whether Invisalign is appropriate for you. If treatment is recommended, your aligners will be created based on your personalized plan.

3. How Many Hours a Day Should I Wear My Aligners?

Aligners are generally worn for 20–22 hours a day. Consistent wear helps your teeth move according to your personalized plan. *Remove them for meals, brushing, and flossing.

4. How often do I need to change my Invisalign clear aligners?

Most patients switch aligners weekly or biweekly, depending on their treatment plan.

5. How Will My Progress Be Checked?

During follow-up appointments, our team will check your tooth movement and aligner fit. These visits help determine whether treatment is progressing as planned or whether adjustments are needed.

6. What if I Lose or Damage an Aligner?

Contact our team for instructions. We’ll advise you on what to wear and whether a replacement is needed. Do not skip ahead to another set without guidance.

7. How Long Does Invisalign Treatment Take?

Treatment length depends on your alignment needs and how consistently you wear your aligners, but most patients complete Invisalign in 12–18 months. Some see changes in just a few weeks.

8. How often will I need appointments during the treatment?

Checkups are typically scheduled every 4–6 weeks to monitor your progress and make any needed adjustments.