Invisalign is designed to shift teeth gently and consistently into alignment. Though every Invisalign patient’s treatment is personalized to their unique smile, the general rules for wearing these clear trays are the same for every patient:

• Wear the trays for 20 to 22 hours a day: To keep your treatment on track, trays should only be removed briefly four to six times a day for meals, snacks, and cleanings.
• Change the aligners every 2 weeks: The timeline for when you switch to a new set of aligners is determined at the start of treatment and must be followed to the letter to achieve the biggest benefit.
• Visit your dentist every 6 to 8 weeks: Check-ups with your West Bloomfield Township provider are important so he can check to make sure your treatment is progressing properly and so you can collect your next several sets of aligners.
• Remove the trays for meals. You have incredible freedom with Invisalign compared to wearers of metal braces. You can enjoy whatever you want to eat – as long as the trays come out first. Otherwise, eating with the trays in could lead to damage or stains.

Invisalign treatment lasts for an average of one year, but every patient is different. If you have minor spacing or a few crooked teeth that need to be adjusted, a less-intensive treatment may work and will take only six months or so. If you have a more complex case, treatment could last beyond a year.