Invisalign in Scarborough

The cost depends mainly on how much your teeth need to move and how long treatment takes. A limited case on a few front teeth costs less than a full correction of both arches. Refinement trays and retainers add to the total. Many plans include orthodontic coverage, and you'll receive an exact written quote after your consultation.

Treatment length varies with your case. Minor corrections can take a few months, while more complex movement may take a year or longer. Wearing your aligners for the recommended hours each day has a big effect on staying on schedule. At your consultation we map out the movement from your digital scan and give you a realistic estimate for your specific teeth.

Invisalign is generally more comfortable than fixed braces, but you can expect some pressure or mild soreness for a day or two each time you switch to a new set of aligners. That feeling is the teeth beginning to move and usually eases quickly. There are no wires or brackets to irritate your cheeks, which many patients find more comfortable than traditional braces.

Most plans call for wearing the aligners about 20 to 22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and clean your teeth. Wear time is the single biggest factor in staying on schedule. Aligners cannot move teeth while they sit in their case, so consistent wear is what makes the treatment work as planned.

Yes. You remove the aligners to eat, so no foods are off limits the way they can be with braces. Just take the trays out before eating, and brush before putting them back in so food is not trapped against your teeth. Only water should be sipped while the aligners are in, since hot or sugary drinks can warp the trays or pool sugar against your enamel.

They are clear and fit closely over your teeth, so most people will not notice them in normal conversation. They are not completely invisible up close, and some cases use small tooth-coloured attachments that help guide movement. Still, they are far more discreet than metal braces, which is why many adults and teens choose them for work and social settings.

Attachments are small, tooth-coloured bumps we bond to certain teeth to give the aligners something to grip. They let the trays apply the right kind of force to rotate or shift teeth that plastic alone could not move well. They are removed at the end of treatment and are shaped and shaded to blend in, so they are hard to notice day to day.

Let us know right away. Depending on where you are in the tray schedule, we may have you move to your next set early, go back to the previous one, or order a replacement. Keeping your aligners in their case when they are out of your mouth is the best way to avoid losing them, since wrapping them in a napkin is the most common way they get thrown away.

Yes. Teeth naturally tend to drift over time, so a retainer holds your new smile in place after the aligners are done. We will explain how often to wear it, which is usually full-time at first and then mostly at night. Wearing your retainer as directed is what protects the result you worked for, so it is an important final step, not an optional one.

Yes, many teens are good candidates for clear aligners, provided their adult teeth have come in enough and they will wear the trays consistently. Some teen aligners even include indicators that help track wear time. At the consultation we look at the stage of tooth development and the bite to decide whether Invisalign or another option is the better fit.

Refinements are extra aligners we may order near the end of treatment to fine-tune a few teeth that need a little more movement to reach the planned position. They are a normal part of many cases, not a sign anything went wrong. We take a fresh scan and continue until you are happy with the alignment before moving you into a retainer.

We usually recommend whitening after treatment rather than during it, so the whitening is even and the aligners fit properly. Many patients pair the end of Invisalign with professional teeth whitening for a brighter finish. If a brighter smile is one of your goals, tell us at the start and we can plan the timing so everything comes together at the end.