Invisalign™

If you’d like a straighter smile without traditional metal braces, Invisalign clear aligners may be an option. Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, nearly invisible aligners to gradually move your teeth into their desired positions.

Because the aligners are removable and discreet, Invisalign is a popular choice for teens and adults who want to straighten their teeth without significantly changing the appearance of their smile during treatment.

Contact All Kind Smiles at (414) 475-0588 to schedule a consultation and find out whether Invisalign is right for you.

What Are the Benefits of Straightening Your Teeth?

Straightening your teeth can improve more than the appearance of your smile. Proper tooth alignment can also make it easier to maintain good oral hygiene and support a healthy, functional bite.

Depending on your individual needs, orthodontic treatment may help:

• Correct crowded or crooked teeth.
• Close unwanted spaces or gaps between teeth.
• Improve certain overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
• Make brushing and flossing easier by improving tooth alignment.
• Create a straighter, more balanced smile.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Both Invisalign and traditional braces can effectively straighten teeth, but Invisalign offers several features that many patients find appealing.

• Nearly invisible – Clear aligners are much less noticeable than traditional metal brackets and wires.
• Removable – You can take your aligners out when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.
• No food restrictions – Because the aligners are removed during meals, you don’t have the same food restrictions associated with traditional braces.
• Comfortable design – Smooth plastic aligners don’t have metal brackets or wires that can irritate the inside of your mouth.
• Easier oral hygiene – Removable aligners allow you to brush and floss normally throughout treatment.

Invisalign isn’t the best option for every orthodontic situation. Our team will evaluate your teeth and bite to determine whether clear aligners can provide the results you’re looking for.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign treatment uses a customized series of clear aligners designed specifically for your smile. Each set of aligners applies gentle, controlled pressure to gradually move your teeth toward their planned positions.

You’ll wear each set of aligners according to the schedule provided by our team before progressing to the next set in your treatment plan.

For the best results, Invisalign aligners typically need to be worn for approximately 20 to 22 hours each day. They should generally only be removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing, and flossing.

Our Invisalign Process

Your Invisalign treatment begins with a consultation to evaluate your teeth, bite, and overall oral health. We’ll also discuss what you’d like to change about your smile and determine whether Invisalign is an appropriate treatment option.

If you move forward with treatment, digital scans or impressions of your teeth are used to create your personalized series of aligners.

As you progress through your aligners, your teeth will gradually move into their planned positions. You’ll also have periodic appointments at All Kind Smiles so our team can monitor your progress and make sure treatment is progressing as expected.

Treatment time varies depending on the complexity of your case and how consistently you wear your aligners.

How to Care for Your Invisalign Aligners

Taking good care of your aligners helps keep them clean, clear, and functioning properly throughout treatment.

• Remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water.
• Rinse your aligners whenever you remove them.
• Store your aligners in their case when you’re not wearing them.
• Brush and floss your teeth before putting your aligners back in whenever possible.
• Clean your aligners regularly using the recommended cleaning method.
• Avoid exposing your aligners to hot water, which can damage or distort the material.

Good oral hygiene is especially important during Invisalign treatment. Food and bacteria trapped between your teeth and aligners can increase your risk of cavities and other dental problems.

What Happens After Invisalign Treatment?

Once you’ve finished Invisalign treatment, retainers are typically necessary to help keep your teeth in their new positions. Without retention, teeth can gradually shift over time.

Depending on your individual needs, a fixed or removable retainer may be recommended.

Fixed retainers use a thin wire bonded behind certain teeth to help maintain their positions.

Removable retainers are custom-made appliances typically worn according to a prescribed schedule after orthodontic treatment. Consistent retainer wear is important for maintaining your new smile.

Tips for Getting the Best Invisalign Results

Consistency is one of the most important parts of successful Invisalign treatment. Follow your recommended aligner schedule and wear your aligners for approximately 20 to 22 hours each day unless our team provides different instructions.

Keep your aligners clean, store them safely when they’re not in your mouth, and attend your scheduled progress appointments. If an aligner is lost, cracked, or damaged, contact All Kind Smiles rather than changing your treatment schedule on your own.

Invisalign in West Allis

If you’ve been thinking about straightening your teeth, Invisalign clear aligners may provide the discreet and convenient treatment you’re looking for.

The All Kind Smiles team can evaluate your smile, discuss your goals, and help you determine whether Invisalign is right for you.

Call All Kind Smiles at (414) 475-0588 to schedule your Invisalign consultation or visit us at 7020 W. National Ave., Suite 100, West Allis, WI 53214.