
Invisalign in Raleigh, NC
Transform your smile without metal braces. Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet path to the confident smile you deserve.
Why should I choose Invisalign?
Ready for a smile you'll love showing off? Invisalign offers a modern approach to straightening teeth with virtually invisible, removable aligners. These custom-made trays gradually shift your teeth into position while letting you eat, brush, and live life the way you normally would. Experience the freedom of clear aligners that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.

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Free Invisalign Consultations
Wondering if Invisalign can help you achieve your ideal smile? We're here for you! With a complimentary consultation at Earwood Dentistry, you can find out if Invisalign is right for you, no strings attached.
Digital Scans
Photos & Evaluation
Treatment Discussion
The Benefits of Invisalign
Easy to Maintain
Remove aligners anytime for meals, brushing, and flossing. No dietary restrictions or special cleaning routines—just pop them back in when you're done.
Superior Comfort
Experience gentle teeth movement with smooth, BPA-free aligners custom-fitted to your smile. No metal brackets or wires means no irritation.
Life Uninterrupted
Continue your daily activities with confidence. These nearly invisible aligners let you smile, speak, and socialize with ease.
The Invisalign Treatment Process
Initial Consultation
During your initial visit, we'll discuss your smile goals and examine your teeth. Using advanced 3D imaging, we'll create a digital preview of your future smile and develop your personalized treatment plan. This visit includes a comprehensive oral health check and addressing any questions you have about the process.
Aligner Fitting & Pick Up
Once your custom aligners arrive, we'll make sure they fit comfortably. We'll place any necessary SmartForce attachments, educate you on proper aligner wear and care, and provide your first set of aligners. You'll learn exactly how to insert, remove, and maintain your aligners for beautiful results.
Check-ins
You’ll return every 6 weeks to monitor your progress and receive new sets of aligners. These brief appointments keep your treatment on track. Wear your aligners 20-22 hours daily, changing to new sets as directed. Each appointment is a step closer to your ideal smile!
FaQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
Most people with mild to moderate alignment issues can achieve great results with Invisalign. These clear aligners effectively correct crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. However, complex orthodontic cases may require traditional braces for optimal results.
During your consultation, we'll evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals, and show you a personalized treatment plan of your results to help determine the best treatment path.
When starting new aligners, you may experience temporary pressure or tenderness – a normal sign that your teeth are shifting. This sensation typically subsides within a few days as your mouth adjusts. Unlike traditional braces with metal wires and brackets that can cause irritation, Invisalign's smooth plastic design minimizes discomfort.
Wear your aligners 20-22 hours daily, removing them only for eating, drinking anything besides water, and your oral hygiene routine. This consistent wear allows for steady tooth movement and keeps your treatment timeline on track. Each aligner is precisely calibrated to move specific teeth at specific times, so missing hours of wear time can delay your progress. Most patients find that incorporating aligner wear into their daily routine becomes second nature after the first few weeks.
Proper aligner care ensures optimal clarity and hygiene throughout your treatment. Soak your aligners for 2 minutes in hydrogen peroxide daily.
When removing aligners for meals, always store them in their protective case to prevent loss or damage. Regular cleaning prevents buildup that could make aligners more visible and keeps them fresh throughout their two-week wear cycle.
If you damage or lose an aligner, contact our office immediately. Continuing with a cracked aligner or moving to the next set too soon can disrupt your treatment plan. Our team will assess whether you should revert to your previous aligner while waiting for a replacement or move forward to your next set. To prevent this situation, always use the protective case, avoid bending aligners during removal, and handle them with care when cleaning.
Your Invisalign journey begins with high-precision digital scanning that creates a 3D model of your teeth. Using Invisalign's proprietary ClinCheck® software, we map out every step of your tooth movement and design each aligner in the series. This advanced planning ensures each set precisely controls the amount and timing of movement for your teeth. The aligners are then manufactured using a state-of-the-art 3D printing process and multilayer SmartTrack® material, delivering optimal force for predictable, comfortable tooth movement.
Invisalign aligners are crafted from advanced SmartTrack® material, designed to be virtually invisible when worn. The thin, clear plastic conforms closely to your teeth, making them difficult to detect during normal social interactions. To maintain their clarity, avoid consuming anything besides water while wearing aligners, and clean them regularly to prevent staining. Patients have small tooth-colored attachments that may be slightly more noticeable, but these are still far less visible than traditional braces.
Your Invisalign journey begins with photos and high-precision digital scanning that creates a 3D model of your teeth. Using Invisalign's proprietary ClinCheck® software, we map out every step of your tooth movement and design each aligner in the series. This advanced planning ensures each set precisely controls the amount and timing of movement for specific teeth. The aligners are then manufactured using a state-of-the-art 3D printing process and multilayer SmartTrack® material, delivering optimal force for predictable, comfortable tooth movement.
