Los Angeles Clear Braces Invisalign

As with all types of braces, treatment times will vary depending on how much straightening your teeth require.

Total treatment time is about the same as traditional braces, between 9 and 18 months. During treatment, the average number of alilgners worn is between 18 and 30.

Wear your aligners all day, except when eating, brushing or flossing if you want the best, quickest results.

No. Because your aligners can be removed, you can eat and drink whatever you want while you are in treatment. In fact, you're required to remove your aligners to eat and drink, so there is no need to restrict your consumption of favorite snacks and foods.

Dr. Roth and his staff will schedule regular appointments – usually about once every six weeks. The goal of these visits is to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

While Invisalign straightens your teeth without the anxiety and pain associated with metal braces, some people may experience temporary discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It's also a sign that Invisalign is working, as the aligners move your teeth toward their final destinations.
If there is discomfort, it typically goes away in a couple of days.

Similar to other orthodontic treatments, Invisalign aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having aligners in your mouth, any lisp caused by the aligners should disappear.