How does Invisalign work?
The Invisalign process, step by step, is as follows: You will come in for an appointment with Dr. Steven Glassman, during which he will create an entirely unique treatment program designed to address your specific orthodontic or dental issues. This typically involves a session with our iTero scanner, a sophisticated piece of machinery that performs a quick and painless scan of your mouth and teeth. The digital images produced by this scan are then used to custom-fabricate your Invisalign aligners, which takes approximately 4 weeks. Once these have been prepared for you and sent back to our office, you can begin treatment! Invisalign works by slowly and gently guiding your teeth out of their over-crowded, asymmetrical and/or skewed positions and into better, straighter positions. An Invisalign treatment utilizes a set of 18 to 30 aligners, and each is worn for an approximate period of two weeks. Each consecutive Invisalign aligner moves the teeth little by little, applying a greater controlled force to the teeth each time. Many patients ask how much teeth move with each Invisalign tray. Every two weeks, as you switch out your aligners, your teeth will have moved approximately 1/10mm. Throughout treatment, you will be required to have regular appointments with Dr. Glassman so that he can ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Unlike braces that require frequent adjustment, Invisalign check-ups require no more than one visit every four to six weeks.