Rochester Invisalign doctors

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
69 Public Square, Holley
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Ultrasonic Cleaner for Invisalign Trays?

What is the best way to clean my Invisalign braces? Do you recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner like you use with dentures?

A: Yes it will work

Ultrasonic cleaners with a cleaning agent like RetainerBrite is a terrific way to clean appliances.  Cheap battery operated ones will do the job.  I hand one out to every Invisalign patient.

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
If I Wear my Invisalign Trays for 22.5-23 Hrs a Day, Can I Change Them at Exactly 2 Weeks?

My doctor said I need to wear them for 20 hours a day, and told me I should change them 2-2 1/2 weeks depending on "if it feels loose" but I felt that that description was kind of vague, so I was wondering if I could get a more solid answer. I am not trying to speed up my process by any means, I'm just curious. And I'm also trying to avoid refinements, so if I should wait longer for my teeth to be completely in place, I will. Thank you in advance! :)

A: Yes, that should work

If you wear the trays 23 hours a day or better yet, take them out to eat and then put them back in again, you should be able to change aligners every 2 weeks.

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
What is the Difference Between Invisalign Expansion and the Use of a Palate Expander?

Can invisalign expand, albeit not as significant, in the same manner as a palate expander in a 20 year old or above? Or does a palate expander act in a different manner than invisalign in the process of expansion? My idea right now is that invisalign expands the same as a palate expander would except not nearly as fast or perhaps as significant, please let me know what the correct answer is... I really appreciate the help!

A: The difference is...

A palatal expansion appliance is much more powerful and can expand the bone of the maxilla.  Invisalign is very limited in its capability to expand an arch and it almost never involves the jaw bone itself.

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
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