Can your teeth fall off from Invisalign?

While Invisalign does move your teeth, bone is what holds them in place. Otherwise, they’d fall out! The pressure that Invisalign exerts on your teeth also puts pressure on this bone structure (allowing the teeth the space they need to move into a straighter position).

How often are refinements needed for Invisalign?

Your orthodontist will typically recommend switching trays every week or two. These new sets are designed to help gradually shift your teeth back into a straighter, more aesthetically pleasing position.

How long do most people use Invisalign?

Most treatment times are in the range of 12 to 18 months, though each patient is different. If that sounds like a long time, consider that most traditional metal braces take at least two years to finish straightening your teeth! You’ll also begin to see results within a few weeks of starting your Invisalign treatment.

How long does it take teeth to tighten up after Invisalign?

Once you stop wearing Invisalign, you need to wear orthodontic retainers so your teeth are held in place while new bone is deposited. It takes about 9 to 12 months for your body to build up enough bone to stabilize teeth.

What happens if my Invisalign doesn’t work?

Here are a few things that can happen if you don’t wear your Invisalign® enough: Your teeth could take longer to straighten. Your treatment could take longer to complete. You could end up with no results.

How do I know if I need Invisalign refinements?

Most dentists acknowledge that 80-90\% of the Invisalign intended changes will be achieved. To achieve the last 20\% refinements will be required in most cases. Refinements will only be required when your teeth aren’t correctly responding to treatment.

What can go wrong Invisalign?

If not planned properly, the Invisalign will not move the teeth as predicted. What could go wrong? Patients can end up with un-esthetic results – protrusive teeth, asymmetric teeth, teeth that won’t fully straighten, etc. Patients can end up with gum disease, jaw aches, and unstable results.

What’s the shortest amount of time for Invisalign?

The simple answer is: “It depends.” For simple cases, treatment time with Invisalign aligners can be as short as six months. Typically, Invisalign will take 12 months to 18 months to straighten your teeth. For more complex cases such as crowded teeth, the treatment time could be 24 months or slightly longer.

What should I do if my Invisalign doesn’t work?

Try another tray size. If you have not worn invisalign for a while, your teeth might have shifted back to a previous stage in treatment, or even back to the beginning before treatment began. If you have trouble inserting a specific aligner tray, try a previous tray (for example, #7 instead of #8).

What is the difference between traditional braces and Invisalign?

Traditional braces use metal wires and brackets to straighten your teeth. Invisalign uses a series of custom-made aligners (the initial trays that align your teeth, and later on the harder retainers you receive) made from clear plastic.

Is it possible to get Invisalign to make teeth 0?

If you want to return your teeth to their original state you will need to get Invisalign to make “aligner 0”. Expect them to initially refuse your request as they did with me and they may also say that it is “impossible” to make aligner 0.

How long does it take for Invisalign to work?

This can be anywhere from a few months to a few years, depending on how long it takes for your teeth to stay in their new place. Invisalign moves teeth just as efficiently, and in some cases MORE efficiently, than traditional braces do.