CLEAR ALIGNERS (INVISALIGN® & SURESMILE®)
WHAT ARE CLEAR ALIGNERS?
They are clear, plastic retainers that you wear to straighten your teeth, so they are basically “invisible” orthodontic devices. Unlike traditional braces which are fixed to your teeth, clear aligners are removable!
HOW MANY HOURS PER DAY DO YOU WEAR THEM?
Aim for 22 hours per day, only taking them out to eat.
HOW LONG IS TOTAL TREATMENT?
This totally depends on the severity of the case, treating a very mild case could take 2-3 months, and a more severe case could take a year and a half or longer. Aligners are changed every 1-2 weeks.⠀
DO THEY WORK WELL?
YES! Keep in mind though, since they are removable, we are heavily depending on you to make sure you wear them! If you don’t wear them (or slack on the number of hours you wear them), they won’t work. So make sure to be compliant.
CAN I EAT/DRINK WITH THE ALIGNERS IN?
While the aligners are in, you’re able to drink water, but for any other food or drink you must take them out. Be sure to brush and floss before putting them back in, or if you are somewhere where this is not possible, rinse your mouth with water and make sure to brush and floss as soon as you can.
LOCATION
6585 Malden Road – Unit 101
LaSalle, ON
N9H 1T5
info@loft32dentistry.ca
(226) 708-1010