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Overview
Aligners Transform Your Smile
The effects can be damaging socially and psychologically, so why don’t more people seek treatment for crooked smiles, unsightly gaps or crowding? One major reason, it turns out, is a fear of traditional braces.
It’s not hard to see why. Even though the end result is a beautiful smile, traditional wire braces bring their fair share of issues. Irritation, limitations on your diet, regular maintenance and of course, how they look. Thankfully, there is an alternative to traditional braces, called Invisalign® and we, at Avalon Dental Center in Cambridge happy to offer it for you!
How Invisalign Aligners Work
Invisalign treatment begins with a digital 3D scan of your teeth using advanced imaging technology—no messy impressions required. This scan creates a precise digital model of your smile, allowing our dentists to evaluate your current tooth position and design your ideal smile.
Using specialized Invisalign software, we map out every stage of your treatment from start to finish. Each custom aligner is designed to move your teeth by small, carefully controlled amounts—often just fractions of a millimeter at a time. These gradual movements allow your teeth to shift safely and comfortably into their correct positions.
About Invisalign
Invisalign is like wearing braces, except no metal braces are needed—or seen. This system tosses out the metal wires and brackets and uses clear, medical-grade plastic aligners in their place. Each set of aligners is made specifically for your smile, providing a comfortable, secure fit that is virtually invisible when worn. Most people won't even notice you're wearing them, allowing you to straighten your teeth with confidence at work, school, or social events.
Because the aligners are removable, you can eat your favorite foods, brush, and floss without the restrictions that come with traditional braces. Invisalign offers a convenient, comfortable, and discreet orthodontic solution for teens and adults looking to improve their smile.
Benefits
Invisalign Offers a Path to Your Best Smile
Don’t stop living your life
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Keep eating all your favorite foods.
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Stay active in all the sports and activities you love.
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Keep brushing and flossing just as you normally do, with no brackets or wires to get in the way.
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Your Invisalign clear aligners are virtually invisible, so people may not even notice you’re wearing them.
Wearing your aligners
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You'll be ready for anything, from movie night to coffee with friends. Just take your aligners out to eat and drink, then brush your teeth before putting them back in.
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Wear your Invisalign clear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day for best results.
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Parents, your teen's aligners will have blue compliance indicators to assure you they’re wearing them enough.
Getting new sets of aligners
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You'll wear each set of aligners for one to two weeks, as prescribed by one of our doctors.
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You’ll schedule check-ups every six to eight weeks to check your progress and pick up the next batch of aligners. Fewer doctor visits mean more time to enjoy life.
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When you start wearing each new set of aligners, you may feel a little extra pressure or discomfort for the first few days, which is totally normal.
Cleaning your aligners
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Rinse your aligners every night and brush them gently with your toothbrush to keep them fresh and clean.
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Use the Invisalign cleaning system to keep your aligners clear.
Procedure
The Path to a Comfortable, Confident Smile
Contact one of our skilled dentists in Cambridge to set up a free consultation or schedule your appointment ONLINE.
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Enjoy Your New Smile
As you progress through your aligners, you'll visit us periodically for quick check-ins. Once treatment is complete, a custom retainer helps keep your new smile.
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Custom Aligner Treatment
Your custom-made clear aligners are designed specifically for your teeth, gently guiding them into their ideal position over time.
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Digital Smile Scan
We take a quick and comfortable 3D scan of your teeth to create a personalized treatment plan and preview your future smile.
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Free Consultation
Meet with our Invisalign team to discuss your smile goals and find out if clear aligners are the right treatment for you.
What Patients Want to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you can continue enjoying your favorite foods. Simply remove your aligners before eating and put them back in after brushing your teeth.
Most people won't. Invisalign aligners are made from clear, nearly invisible material, making them a popular choice for adults and professionals who want a discreet orthodontic solution.
Yes. Invisalign is often used to close spaces and gaps between teeth while creating a more balanced and attractive smile.
Many dental insurance plans offer orthodontic benefits that may help cover part of the cost of Invisalign treatment. Our team can help review your benefits and discuss financing options.
Most patients visit every 6 to 8 weeks so we can monitor progress and provide new aligners as needed.
Yes. Invisalign is extremely popular among adults who want to improve their smile without the appearance of traditional braces. Many of our Invisalign patients are working professionals and parents.
Avalon Dental Center proudly provides Invisalign treatment for patients in Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, Watertown, Belmont, Arlington, and surrounding Massachusetts communities.
The first step is scheduling an Invisalign consultation. Our team will evaluate your smile, discuss your goals, and create a customized treatment plan designed to help you achieve straighter teeth and a more confident smile.
Invisalign is a great option for many teens and adults looking to straighten their teeth without traditional metal braces. It can help correct crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and other alignment issues. During your consultation, we'll determine whether Invisalign is right for your smile.
The cost of Invisalign depends on the complexity of your case and the length of treatment. At Avalon Dental Center, we'll provide a personalized treatment plan and discuss insurance coverage and financing options during your consultation.
Both Invisalign and traditional braces can effectively straighten teeth. Many patients prefer Invisalign because the aligners are clear, removable, and more discreet than metal braces. The best option depends on your individual orthodontic needs.
Most Invisalign treatments take between 6 and 18 months, depending on the complexity of the case. Some patients begin noticing improvements in their smile within just a few months.
Yes. Invisalign has helped millions of patients achieve straighter smiles. When worn as directed, Invisalign is an effective way to correct many common orthodontic concerns.
Yes. Invisalign has helped millions of patients achieve straighter smiles. When worn as directed, Invisalign is an effective way to correct many common orthodontic concerns.
Most patients experience mild pressure or discomfort when switching to a new set of aligners, but Invisalign is generally considered more comfortable than traditional braces.
For the best results, Invisalign aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours per day and only removed for eating, drinking (except water), brushing, and flossing.
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