When should I start seeing Invisalign results?

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A: One can start seeing Invisalign results in the middle of the treatment

Michael Ayzin, DDS

In most cases you can see can start seeing Invisalign results in the middle of the treatment, although it waries from case to case. Sometimes it is noticeable even earlier than that. A key here is to be patient. I assure you: as long as you wear aligners as prescribed, results will be there!

A: Quickness of results seen is dependent on case complexity and the amount of crowding.

Matt Walton, DMD

First of all,  Invisalign is a wonderful system. However, it works in an entirely different manner than traditional braces does. It "pushes" teeth. Akin to squeezing a watermelon seed out from between your index finger and thumb. As such, tooth movement with Invisalign has to be deliberate... more

A: Invisalign will slowly allign your teeth!

Anca Bazile, DDS

You may see results as quickly as two weeks.  Remember, Invisalign is a wonderful treatment for minor tooth movement.  A proper diagnosis by an orthodontist should determine if your occlusion (bite) needs involved treatment in which case Invisalign may be too basic. Hope it helps, Dr. Anca Bazile,... more

A: You can watch your teeth move on the computer.

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS

Mandy, Ask your dentist if you can see the ClinCheck by Invisalign.  It shows a computerized 3D image of your teeth moving aligner by aligner.  Then you will know what to expect by each aligner number.  You can see where you started and what you are supposed to look like when you are... more

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