Does Invisalign break easily?

Yes, Invisalign Can Break Although the trays are made of durable plastic, they can develop cracks or even break apart. The makers of Invisalign products advise you contact your dentist or orthodontist the moment you notice a crack. They will be able to give you the best advice about what to do about the cracked tray.

How long can Invisalign last?

Many orthodontists will advise that Invisalign treatment can take between 6 – 12 months or more, depending on your case. There’s no one-size-fits-all for determining how long your treatment will last. That’s because every patient will have their own individual tooth alignment issues.

Is Invisalign strong enough?

The aligners are a solid piece of plastic that is strong enough to put pressure on specific parts of your teeth to slowly move them into a better position. To get Invisalign, you first need to have a consultation with your dentist.

Do the effects of Invisalign last?

As with virtually any procedure, we understand that you probably want to know how long the treatment is going to last. So now for the main question: Is Invisalign a permanent solution? The short answer is that yes, the purpose of Invisalign braces is to provide you with straight teeth for life.

Do you lose weight wearing Invisalign?

Some People Lose Weight Since the aligners need to fit snug on your teeth in order to provide the ultimate straightening benefit, some people find it a hassle to remove them very often. Therefore, they remove them less frequently. The result is as much as a 15-pound loss in weight, according to some.

Will my teeth move back after Invisalign?

Once your braces are removed or you stop wearing alignment trays such as Invisalign, your teeth may start to shift back to their old positions. This is natural. The movement may be more pronounced in some people, while others may experience very little movement.

Can your teeth fall out from aligners?

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).

Is Invisalign better than braces?

Invisalign is not necessarily “better” than braces just as braces are not necessarily “better” than Invisalign. The “best” option is determined by informed consent and an honest dialog between you and your doctor.

How long will I Wear my retainer after Invisalign?

As a general rule of thumb, however, it’s recommended that patients wear a retainer for 12 to 22 hours per day, every day, for three to six months. After this point, most patients can cease wearing the retainer during the day. Instead, they’ll wear the retainer at night until it’s been at least 12 months since the Invisalign treatment ended.

How long do Invisalign results last?

In most cases, our experience has been that Invisalign treatment can last anywhere from 6 to 18 months. One of the factors beyond the orthodontist ’s control that can lead to a longer treatment time is if the patient doesn’t wear their aligners for the prescribed amount of time (typically 20 to 22 hours a day).

How long before Invisalign works?

Overall, Invisalign braces tend to take between nine and 18 months to work their magic and the average length of time for the treatment to be effective is around 12 months. Despite these estimates, how long Invisalign will take to straighten teeth is still dependent on the patient’s reaction to the treatment.