FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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| How long does Invisalign® treatment take and how much does it cost? |
| The duration and cost of the treatment depends on the complexity of your particular case. Dr.
Boecler, in consultation with Invisalign®, will determine the number of aligners needed to correct your particular orthodontic problems. There may be as few as eight or as many as 50 aligners. Each aligner is worn for three weeks. |
| How often must I wear my aligners? |
| Invisalign® ONLY works while you are wearing the aligners. We recommend that you wear the aligners full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush and floss your teeth. |
| Are there restrictions on what I can eat and drink? |
| In general, no. Unlike traditional orthodontics, you can usually eat and drink whatever you desire, because you remove your aligners. Thus, there is no need to restrict your consumption of any of your favorite foods or snacks. |
| How often must I see Dr. Boecler? |
| Dr. Boecler will schedule regular appointments - usually about once every six weeks. This is the only way Dr. Boecler can be sure that the treatment is progressing as planned. |
| Will wearing the Invisalign® aligners affect my speech? |
| Aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some patients. Generally, only a day or two is all that is needed for your tongue to get used to having the aligners in your mouth. Most of our patients report no problems with their speech at all. |
| Will the treatment be painful? |
Our patients report minor tooth soreness for just a day or two after starting each new aligner. This is normal. It is a sign that the Invisalign® aligners are working - sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination. This soreness should gradually go away a couple of days after you insert the new aligner in the series.
The fact that there is very little discomfort wearing the aligners is what our patients say they like most about Invisalign®! |
| How do I get started? |
| Just call our office and make an appointment for your FREE, NO OBLIGATION Invisalign® consultation with Dr. Boecler, an Invisalign®-trained orthodontist! For more information, call 1-800-INVISIBLE or visit Invisalign® on the web at www.invisalign.com. |
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