{"id":9,"date":"2023-08-10T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2023-09-22T17:33:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T17:33:08","slug":"how-long-will-invisalign-treatment-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/blog\/how-long-will-invisalign-treatment-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will Invisalign Treatment Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_376948469__1694719440_35255.jpg\" alt=\"Two clear aligners resting on a person's palm over a light blue background\" class=\"wp-image-10\" style=\"width:306px;height:204px\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_376948469__1694719440_35255.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_376948469__1694719440_35255-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_376948469__1694719440_35255-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Want to straighten your teeth without the metal mouth of traditional braces? Invisalign may be right for you! For more than 20 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/orthodontics.html\">Invisalign<\/a> has been renowned for its discreet appearance, convenient removability, unrivaled comfort, and shorter treatment time. But, how long does treatment actually take? Read on to find out more about the process and some of the factors that may affect the length of your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><a><\/a>What Can Invisalign Fix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign involves a series of clear orthodontic braces designed to gently and gradually shift crowded teeth into proper alignment without metal brackets and wires. The trays are custom-fit to your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orthodontic issues Invisalign can treat include crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, gaps, open bite, and crowded teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your treatment typically will take anywhere from 12 to 18 months, but some people have finished in as few as 6 months! There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer to how long it\u2019ll take, as your clear braces are catered entirely to your specific dental needs, and every person\u2019s teeth shift at a different pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors That Affect Your Treatment Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably the most important factor that influences your treatment timeline is the severity of your orthodontic issues. Severe alignment issues and crowding may require more in-depth changes that involve correcting the teeth and jaw, which can increase the length of your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor to consider is how many trays you need. You\u2019ll have to wear each set of trays for a period of time before switching to the next set, typically for about two weeks. So, the more trays you need, the longer the treatment will take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, yet another crucial factor to your treatment timeline is patient compliance. Basically, you\u2019ll need to dedicatedly wear your trays for the prescribed amount of time to stay on track. Additionally, you need to regularly attend your progress checks. Following instructions to a T will help you avoid potential bumps in the road as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Help Shorten Your Invisalign Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You play a significant role in your treatment timeline. It\u2019s important that you stay on track and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain a good oral hygiene routine. This means brushing and flossing thoroughly after every meal and twice a day at morning and night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully handle and clean your aligners according to your dentist\u2019s recommendations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to the next set of trays on the right date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly see your dentist when you\u2019re due for a progress checkup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, regardless of how long your treatment takes, Invisalign will help you get your dream smile. Soon, you\u2019ll be showing off your pearly whites all the time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><a><\/a>About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Maryam Bemani<\/a> provides a comprehensive menu of high-quality dental services in a calm, nurturing environment. She is passionate about helping patients achieve their smile goals. Her practice uses enhanced imaging with digital dental X-rays to ensure your Invisalign is discreet and custom-fit to your teeth. If you\u2019re ready to begin your Invisalign journey, contact Dr. Bemani through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedentalclinicmd.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (443) 251-5580.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to straighten your teeth without the metal mouth of traditional braces? Invisalign may be right for you! For more than 20 years, Invisalign has been renowned for its discreet appearance, convenient removability, unrivaled comfort, and shorter treatment time. But, how long does treatment actually take? 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