Considering Invisalign for the first time? Not sure how long it will take for your specific case? As a wide timescale, Invisalign can take anywhere from 5 weeks to 18 months – but how long it will take for you will depend on the complexity of your problem and how many aligners we use to straighten your smile.
However, regardless of which type of Invisalign best suits your case, it will be the fastest and least invasive way for you to achieve straighter teeth and a harmonious bite.
If you have a mild or minor orthodontic problem, such as slight crowding in one or two teeth, small gaps, or even orthodontic relapse, then Invisalign could take anywhere from 5 weeks to 3 months.
Whereas, if your bite problem is more complex or you suffer from a Class II malocclusion like overbites, underbites, open bites, or crossbites, then you can expect treatment to take anywhere from 9 months. But again, this will all depend on the number of aligners you need.
How long does Invisalign take?
With any type of Invisalign, patients can expect a straighter smile in under two years—but it’s not unheard of for patients to claim they’ve noticed results in as little as just a few weeks. That’s because whenever you swap out an aligner for a new set, you’ll be one step closer to your dream smile.
Book a consultation for Invisalign. We have specialist orthodontists in three locations across the southeast, including areas like Burgess Hill, Tunbridge Wells and Brighton.
When you leave our clinic with your aligners, it will be up to you to ensure your treatment is successful.
At this point, we’ve played our part; now, it’s up to you to wear your aligners as instructed.
It can be difficult to determine how long Invisalign will take to straighten your smile without examining your teeth and bite, especially when no two bites are the same. Some patients might need fewer aligner courses than others.
That said, the more crooked your teeth, the larger the gaps and the bigger the bite problem, the longer you can expect to wear your aligners.
Gapped teeth: With gaps between the teeth, or in diastema cases, if the gaps are small (less than 1mm), treatment is quick and effortless, whereas moderate to severe gaps will require longer wear time.
Tooth crowding and overcrowding: Minor cases involving only a few teeth can be completed often in under three months, whereas crooked teeth seen throughout the mouth, which is more severe, can take up to a year to correct.
Other factors that determine the length of treatment often come down to compliance and age.
If you straighten your teeth while you’re still a teenager, treatment can often be quicker as the teeth are still developing. Compliance will also dictate how fast your teeth will straighten.
The longer you wear your aligners, the better. Not wearing your aligners as directed will 9/10 result in an extended treatment duration.
Invisalign is typically one of the fastest clear aligner treatments. But it’s not the only aligner system that can produce results quickly.
Treatments like Neyo Pro Align, Six Month Smiles, and White Fixed Braces can all move teeth relatively fast.
That said, the fact is still the same: if you have a complex bite problem, it will take time to correct.
The milder and more minor your orthodontic problem, the faster you can progress through treatment. It won’t matter which straightening method you choose; it all boils down to your bite and what’s required to gradually realign it.
Book a consultation with our orthodontists to find the fastest and most effective solution for your unique case. Consultations cost £85 and cover the cost of your scans.
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