How Long Does Invisalign Take To Achieve a Straight Smile?

It’s an innovative orthodontic treatment that uses a series of custom-made progressive Invisalign aligners (or trays) to gently straighten the teeth. 

Why do people prefer Invisalign over tradition bracket and wire braces?

• Invisalign aligners are transparent and virtually invisible

• The trays are removed to eat, drink, and brush

• Invisalign aligners are more comfortable to wear 

• They can correct most orthodontic issues

So…… let’s get back to treatment times.

Every mouth is different and comes with its own unique challenges. Generally speaking, the length of your Invisalign treatment will depend on the complexity of your case. 

Invisalign can be used to fix several orthodontic issues including:

• Crowded bite

• Crossbite

• Overbite

• Underbite

• Gaps between teeth

• Open bite

However, the severity of the issue(s) affects how long your treatment will take.

Invisalign generally works faster for teens than it does adults. On average, most adults will need to wear Invisalign aligners for up to 2 years whereas most teens will complete their treatment in about 12 months.

 

Teenage teeth are easier to move because they are more responsive to the aligners. Adult teeth, on the other hand, have more complex issues and are less responsive. 

Other factors that can lengthen treatment time is the temptation to remove the Invisalign aligners for longer than allowed. They must be worn for at least 22 hours a day to achieve the best results. 

A simple orthodontic case where only a few teeth need to be moved will help – treatment should take just a matter of months. 

Otherwise, the best thing to shorten Invisalign treatment time is compliance and wearing your aligners as instructed.