Invisalign Edmonds, Washington

The invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. To discuss clear braces in the Edmonds Washington area, please feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment.

For information on Invisalign, please visit www.invisalign.com.

• Invisalign^® uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets.
• The aligners are made through a combination of Dr. Liu‘s expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology.
• You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
• As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Liu has prescribed.
• You’ll visit Dr. Liu about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.
• Total treatment time averages 9 – 15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

How is Invisalign^® Different From Traditional Braces?

Invisalign^® straightens your teeth just as effectively as traditional metal braces, but using a modern approach that is best suited for an active and social lifestyle. The clear plastic aligners are virtually invisible, so no one has to know they are there. And unlike traditional braces, they are removable! This makes it possible to brush and floss your teeth without the interference of brackets that can contribute to tooth decay. You can pop these clear braces out to eat and drink whatever you like with no food restrictions. Traditional braces use wires and metal that can poke and irritate your gums. Invisalign^® is made of smooth plastic that is comfortable to wear. The convenience of Invisalign^® appeals to people in all stages of life. Enjoy the significant benefits of improving your smile with minimal impact on how you look and feel.

How Long Will I Have To Wear Invisalign^®?

While each case is unique, depending on the treatment needed, Invisalign^® usually takes approximately one year for adults. For teens, the length of treatment is comparable to that of traditional braces. For fastest results, you should wear your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. As you wear each set of aligners, your teeth gently and gradually shift into place. Once you have achieved the beautiful smile you desire, we may recommend retainers to keep your teeth looking good.

What About Special Occasions or Playing Sports?

Since Invisalign^® is designed to be removable, it is perfectly fine to take out your aligners for a special night or event. Or if you play a contact sport that requires a mouth guard, you can simply replace your aligners with the mouth guard while you play. If your contact sport does not require a mouth guard, an extra advantage to Invisalign^® is that it allows you to continue to wear your aligners without worrying about sharp brackets or wire ends cutting your mouth.

More than One Million Patients Worldwide Have Been Treated with Invisalign^®. Call us for an appointment to get the smile you want without having to change a thing!