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When Should I Start Seeing Invisalign Results?
asked 3 years ago by mandy123 in united kingdom
Latest answer by Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
Question viewed 45,160 times
Tags: results
12 answers to When Should I Start Seeing Invisalign Results?
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Quickness of results seen is dependent on case complexity and the amount of crowding.
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 and staged precisely. This means that not all teeth are moving at the same speed or velocity. Some teeth may not be moving at all. Typically, the most difficult tooth to move (usually the most...
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You can watch your teeth move on the computer.
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 finished. Your smile can be rotated and viewed from any angle.
Hope that helps!
Dr Schiavone
Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
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It depends on what is being done
If there is a lot of crowding you may not see the results right away. Space has to be made before crowded teeth can start moving with Invisalign. The space can be created by smoothing some of the enamel between the teeth ( no damage to the enamel), extracting teeth, or expansion.
If spaces have to be closed you will see results immediately.
Bottom line is that you can see the entire process on your computer.
Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
Encino Orthodontist
Encino Orthodontist
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Seeing vs. Feeling
Most of my patients tell me that they can feel a change very early on in their treatment. Usually this is between one and two months. They feel floss passes through their teeth more easily and generally find that their gums feel "better". ... less bleeding etc.
As far as actually seeing a result, most commonly people tell me that they see a change around aligner 7 or 8. This would be somewhere between 31/2 to 4 months.
After that it gets to be fun and...
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Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign Results
It is possible to start seeing results in as little as two weeks. However it is important to keep in mind that the movements that occur every two weeks will be subtle.
Daniel Beninato, DDS
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign tooth movement can be noticed soon
Each one of my patients is different. Many patients tell me after just wearing their first aligner for two weeks, they noticed their teeth shifting. I would say 100% of my patients notice tooth movement after 2 months.
Your dentist can show you the computer animation called “clinchek” so you know what results to expect with each invisalign aligner. Clinchek is a 3D animation program, it shows your teeth movements during the Invisalign treatment.
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Peter Mann, DDS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
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Speed of Invisalign results vary
Depending which teeth are moving at which times during your treatment, you may go weeks with barely noticing any movement, and then others where it's very noticeable. Usually when the front teeth are moving is when we notice it the most. When the back ones are moving is when you may notice your bite starts to feel different.
Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign movement occurs right away!
The speed at which you start seeing teeth movement varies depending on what is being accomplished at a particular stage of treatment. However, even if you don't see the movement at first, you will still know that the teeth are moving as they will begin to 'feel' different right from the first aligner or two. The visual changes can be subtle or large depending on what is being accomplished at a particular stage. If you desire, your orthodontist can show...
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Invisalign clear aligners begin working right away.
Invisalign aligners begin to work as soon as your treatment starts. If you have spaces between your teeth or they are crowded and overlapped you will begin to notice improvement within weeks or at the most a few months. The sooner you start, the sooner you will have the beautiful smile you have always wanted!
R. William McNeill, DDS, MS
Mercer Island Orthodontist
Mercer Island Orthodontist
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Results begin immediately!
One of the neat things about Invisalign is that when you remove the aligners to eat or brush you get to see the progress each week! It's a really fun process to watch it do it's magic.
John Whittemore, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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One can start seeing Invisalign results in the middle of the treatment
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!
Michael Ayzin, DDS
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign will slowly allign your teeth!
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, DDS, MSD
Anca Bazile, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
New York Cosmetic Dentist