One of the most common reasons treatment takes longer is poor patient compliance. Invisalign aligners only work when they’re in your mouth. Wearing them 22 hours a day is
critical to achieving effective, on-time results.
Likewise,
keeping them clean and your mouth fresh
is equally important to treatment. Some patients begin treatment by following the instructions, but over time relax their routine and stop wearing the aligners regularly
or cleaning them daily. This will impact the effectiveness of the Invisalign aligners and require longer treatment times.
To avoid adding time and cost to your Invisalign treatment, follow your doctor’s instructions to keep your aligners fresh, clean, and working.
Choosing an experienced
Invisalign doctor
is important, too:
look for a Diamond Plus or Diamond Invisalign Provider
with the most experience treating patients with Invisalign clear aligners. You can use the
Invisalign Find a Doctor
tool to locate an experienced Invisalign doctor in your area. An inexperienced doctor will take longer to produce the proper results.
Seek treatment with the Invisalign system, rather than an off-brand clear aligner company, for the most effective, efficient results. Invisalign uses patented technology
and state-of-the-art materials for maximum effectiveness and predictable results.