Invisalign for Adults

Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible. No one may even notice that you’re wearing them, making Invisalign a seamless fit with your lifestyle.

Invisalign aligners are removable. For the best results and a timely outcome, aligners should be worn for 22 hours per day. However, unlike with braces, you have the flexibility to remove your aligners to eat and drink what you want during treatment. And you can also remove the aligners to brush and floss as you normally would, for fresh breath and good oral hygiene.

There are no metal brackets or wires that could cause irritation to your mouth, an advantage over traditional braces. Plus, since your office visits during treatment don’t involve metal or wire adjustments, you’ll likely spend less time in the doctor’s chair.

Invisalign allows you to view your virtual results and treatment plan before you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete. Instead of imagining how much better it can be, you’ll be able to see it for yourself.

More than 1.7 million patients worldwide have been treated with Invisalign. The number of Invisalign smiles grows daily.

Call (610) 865-4333 to make an appointment for a complimentary Invisalign consultation.

The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and can only be determined during a consultation. In our practice, the average treatment duration is about 18 months for adults.

We know cost is a big question for anyone considering orthodontic work.

In most cases, Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of traditional braces. However, as with other medical treatments, we can only determine the cost after seeing your specific needs. Other factors may include your treatment goals, the difficulty of your case, how long you are in treatment, your orthodontic insurance coverage, and additional factors determined at your complimentary consultation.

In the U.S., the cost of Invisalign treatment ranges from $3,500 to $10,000.

Insurance often covers Invisalign treatment. Because medical benefits differ significantly from policy to policy, we can review your personal coverage plan. However, in general, if a patient has orthodontic coverage, Invisalign should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces.

The virtually invisible aligners are made of a thermoplastic material uniquely developed for the Invisalign treatment plan. The aligners look similar to teeth-whitening trays.

A series of Invisalign aligners are custom-made for you, to move your teeth in the sequence determined by Dr. Viechnicki.

Invisalign aligners and Vivera Retainers do not contain Bisphenol-A or phthalate plasticizers.

These aligners and retainers are made with USP Class VI medical-grade, high molecular weight, polyurethane resins.

Tests have been conducted to determine the biocompatibility of these materials, and show that they are biocompatible and pass all applicable regulatory requirements and thresholds for human wear in the mouth. Invisalign aligners are classified as Class II medical devices by the FDA, and Align Technology, Inc., received the necessary 510K clearance from the FDA to be able to sell and market the Invisalign system in 1998.

Over the course of treatment, you will be recevie a series of aligners. Each aligner will make slight adjustments to tooth position. Each custom movement is mapped out in advance by Dr. Viechnicki.

When the aligners are placed on the teeth, they cause the teeth to gradually shift from their current position. After approximately two weeks, you will begin using the next set of aligners, which will continue the teeth straightening process.

Through the use of a patented thermoplastic design, Invisalign aligners move your teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force.

We use Invisalign instead of Clear Correct, Simply 5, Insignia Clearguide because Invisalign controls both the force and timing of the force application. During each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move. These movements are determined by Dr. Viechnicki as he maps out your unique Invisalign treatment plan.

Some people experience temporary discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It’s also a sign that Invisalign is working. This discomfort typically goes away in a couple of days.

No. The aligners must be in place a minimum of 22 hours a day for the treatment to be effective.

Similar to other orthodontic treatments, Invisalign aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having aligners in your mouth, any lisp caused by the aligners should disappear.

We are able to treat many patients with a combination of braces and Invisalign. Ask us if you are in a part of treatment that will benefit from the switch.

A number of Invisalign patients have undergone a previous treatment involving braces at some point in their past, often during their youth.

Adults can usually have the shifting that occurs after braces corrected with Invisalign. That means that they can get their straight teeth back without having to go through the social awkwardness of wearing metal braces.

1. Make an appointment with us for an Invisalign consultation by calling (610) 865-4333
2. Get impressions of your teeth
3. Receive your first trays in about 1 month

Adults throughout the Lehigh Valley and Berks County choose to straighten their teeth with Invisalign at our convenient orthodontic offices: