How can I speed up my Invisalign?

How can I speed up my Invisalign?

One of the best ways to speed up the Invisalign process is by using AcceleDent. It is a system that actually helps your teeth move more efficiently, so you can switch into the next set of aligners faster, and therefore, finish your entire treatment at a much faster pace.

How much do teeth move with each Invisalign tray?

The teeth will typically move 1/10mm per tray. So when you put a new tray in, the teeth in the tray are slightly straighter than your teeth are. This puts pressure on your teeth, and over the course of two weeks your teeth will move so that they match the tray.

Is it OK to wear Invisalign for 20 hours?

The aligner trays are only effective during the time they are in physical contact with teeth. This is why Invisalign recommends that the trays are worn for at least 20 to 22 hours per day.

Is it OK to not wear Invisalign for a day?

If the tray is lost or not worn, the teeth will tend to drift. This is why it is so important to wear the trays for at least 20 hours a day and to wear retainers for up to a year after treatment is finished.

What if I only wear my Invisalign at night?

Orthodontists typically recommend you wear Invisalign at least 20 hours out of every day, four hours less than you'd be wearing traditional braces daily. Wearing your invisible aligners at night only can halve the daily treatment time you receive, possibly a lot more.

Can you change Invisalign trays every 5 days?

Wear your trays 20-22 hours a day and change to the next set every two weeks. In late 2016 Invisalign changed up those rules. They announced that after extensive testing they'd found that trays could be changed every week instead of every two.

What happens if you don’t wear your Invisalign for 22 hours?

Too work effectively, Invisalign requires self-discipline and patient compliance. Those who wear their aligners for less than 22 hours a day will see much slower results, and while a couple of hours here or there won't derail your progress, forgetting to wear them for a week can have more serious consequences.

What happens if you dont wear your Invisalign for a day?

Forgetting or choosing not to wear it for several hours every day will throw your treatment off track. Add in the pressure you put on your teeth each day in the form of eating, clenching and grinding, and you've got an environment perfect for teeth to relapse.

Does each new Invisalign tray hurt?

Invisalign does hurt. In general, it is less painful than traditional metal braces, and like any type of orthodontic treatment, the pain fades after the teeth adjust to wearing the aligners and to having new aligners swapped in and out. There are a few sources of pain when it comes to Invisalign.

Can I use my last Invisalign tray as a retainer?

Theoretically yes, you can use your invisalign tray as your retainer. However, the retainers are designed differently so as to not let the teeth move, whereas invisalign trays are designed to move the teeth into correct position.

Do you get all Invisalign trays at once?

A: Some Invisalign flexibility is possible for traveling patients. We have many out of state patients who we will give 4-5 aligners at a time, then they email to us selected photos of their teeth every 6-8 weeks.

How do you know when it’s time to change your Invisalign tray?

Every one to two weeks, you will switch to the next set of aligners in the series. Your dentist will let you know exactly when to make the switch. Remember that it's absolutely vital to wear your aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours per day.