Correct Minor Issues Quickly
Invisalign Express is the fastest Invisalign option, designed for patients with small orthodontic issues that can be corrected in a short amount of time. Using 5–10 aligner trays over approximately 3 months, it is ideal for:
- Slightly crooked teeth
- Minor crowding in one area
- Teeth that have shifted after previous orthodontic treatment
- Cosmetic touch-ups before a special event, like a wedding or graduation
How Invisalign Express Works
The process is similar to Invisalign Full and Lite:
- Custom Aligners: Each aligner is 3D-printed to fit your teeth perfectly.
- Gradual Movement: Aligners are worn about 22 hours per day and replaced weekly.
- Digital Monitoring: Using Dental Monitoring or in-office check-ins, Dr. Milnor tracks your progress to ensure your treatment stays on track.
Even though treatment time is short, retain your results with a retainer. Teeth roots need time to stabilize, and skipping a retainer could cause them to shift back.
Benefits of Invisalign Express
- Short Treatment Time: Complete treatment in about 3 months
- Lower Cost: Fewer aligners and appointments than longer Invisalign systems
- Discreet Appearance: Clear aligners are nearly invisible
Convenience: Minimal office visits required
Is Invisalign Express Right for You?
Not all patients are candidates for Invisalign Express. It works best for minor adjustments, not major bite or alignment corrections. Dr. Milnor will evaluate your teeth and recommend the best Invisalign option based on your oral health, goals, and lifestyle.
Fix Small Problems in a Small Amount of Time
The shortest of all of the Invisalign treatment options, Invisalign Express is designed to fix small orthodontic issues in a short amount of time. Five to ten sets of aligner trays are used over approximately three months.
Because the treatment time is so short, Invisalign Express only treats minor issues, such as two or three crooked teeth or very minor crowding in one location of your mouth. This system can be a great way to reposition teeth that have shifted slightly since you had braces as a teen, or to straighten a couple teeth before a big event, like a wedding or high school reunion.
The process and materials used are the same as Invisalign Full and Lite, but the cost is less because fewer trays are used and fewer follow-up appointments are needed.
Note: Many people think since Invisalign Express doesn’t take much time and the movement occurring is minimal, they won’t have to wear a retainer. This is incorrect. In fact, wearing a retainer is even more important with this system because the shorter timeframe doesn’t allow for the roots of your teeth to move like they do with longer Invisalign treatments or braces.
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