How does Invisalign work?

Using the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, Invisalign translates your doctor's instructions into a series of nearly undetectable aligners. You wear each set of aligners for about two weeks, moving your teeth millimetre by millimetre until you've achieved the desired result.

Aligners are made of clear, strong medical grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn.

Thousands of doctors are treating patients with Invisalign. It works for a wide range of people whose teeth are too crowded or have spaces between them, as well as for those whose teeth may have shifted after having worn braces in their youth.

Aligners are clear and look similar to tooth-whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth. Some orthodontists and dentists have referred to them as "contact lenses for teeth."

Invisalign only works while you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended that you wear your aligners full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush and floss your teeth or as directed by your doctor.

The duration of treatment depends on the severity of your case, which determines the number of aligners you need. However, the average is about 12 months, but only your orthodontist can determine the length of your treatment.

Precise training is needed to use Invisalign, consequently, orthodontists and dentists are required to become Invisalign-certified before they can begin treating patients with Invisalign. The dentists at Caoha are certainly well qualified since Caoha is an Invisalign Provider certified by Invisalign and OrthoRxPlan

As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost of Invisalign is dependent on the complexity of a patient's case. We have several financing options to help you fit Invisalign into your budget.

The dentists at Caoha can use Invisalign to treat a vast majority of patients from adolescents to adults with fully-erupted second molars.

Leave that to us. We can best determine which treatment is best for you after a free consultation in our office.

Doctors are treating patients with some form of combination of braces and Invisalign. We recommend that you consult your orthodontist or dentist to determine the best treatment for you.