CLEAR ALIGNER TREATMENT IN RALEIGH, NC

Before you set out on your journey to a stellar smile with Invisalign®, our expert team will need to consult with you regarding your needs and smile goals. We will discuss the features of your smile that need correcting, such as malocclusions, crowding, gapped teeth and so on and then determine if Invisalign® clear aligners are right for you. If so, the next step begins!

Your smile journey begins with digital photographs and impressions of the teeth. This will help our team develop a personalized treatment plan that will allow you to comfortably transform over time. We will work closely with Invisalign® treatment specialists to develop a complete digital treatment plan to plot your treatment plan from start to finish. With modern technology, we can even provide you with a projected image of what your completed smile will look like!

Once you have your first set of aligner trays, your treatment process truly begins. Your treatment will consist of a series of clear aligners that are custom-made for your teeth to move them little by little with each new set. These trays are removable, allowing you to take them off while eating or brushing your teeth, but they will still be worn for the vast majority of the day, at least 20-22 hours per day. The longer you wear your aligner trays, the better your results will be!

Invisalign® aligners are removable, meaning you’ll be taking them off when you eat, brush your teeth or drink anything besides water. Ideally, these will be the only times you remove your aligner trays, leaving them on the rest of the day and while you sleep. However, there are other special occasions where you may remove your aligner temporarily, such as pictures, special events or when practicing certain musical instruments.

As you progress through your treatment, your aligner trays will get replaced every two weeks, or as instructed by your dentist. Each subsequent tray set contains tiny alterations in shape that gently move your teeth into their ideal positions. However, it’s always important to keep your most recent tray on hand so you have them to fall back on if you happen to lose your current tray set.

When you’ve completed your aligner treatment, the retention process begins! Your teeth will still be prone to moving after your final tray set, so it is important to be as resilient in the retention process as you were during the initial treatment. Much like those who align their smiles with traditional wire braces, a retainer will need to be worn regularly after the end of your treatment so that your new, beautifully aligned smile stays firmly in place. Our practice is proud to offer Vivera® retainers, which are custom-made using the same state-of-the-art technology as your Invisalign® aligners themselves.

If you’d like to learn more about Earwood Dentistry’s Invisalign® clear aligner treatment options, or if you’d like to schedule a consultation, please contact our practice at (919) 847-8413 or schedule an appointment online.