Invisalign in Kent, WA

Invisalign was created for individuals that want straighter teeth without having to wear traditional metal braces. This treatment option involves wearing clear, plastic aligners to gradually shift the teeth into the proper position and alignment. Since the system’s inception, it has helped over 5 million people transform their smiles. Invisalign is available locally with Dr. Amrita Majumdar at Kent Station Family Dentistry.

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign is intended to treat teeth that are crooked, crowded, widely spaced or otherwise misaligned. As an Invisalign patient, you will wear a series of custom-crafted, removable upper and lower aligners that put gentle pressure to shift your teeth into the desired position. The aligners are created and distributed in a specific sequence based on the position and alignment of your teeth at the beginning of treatment and where your teeth should be at the end of treatment. Week by week, your teeth will shift a little bit until they have reached the final position (as determined by Dr. Amrita). The total treatment time and number of aligners varies by patient, but you can expect to wear approximately 18 to 30 sets of aligners and complete treatment in a year.

Invisalign aligners are made from a clear plastic material and are very comfortable to wear; there are no wire brackets or wires to scratch and poke the insides of your cheeks or gums. The aligners are removable for eating and drinking, so you can eat whatever you want during the course of treatment. They are very discreet, so virtually no one will be able to tell you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is ideal if you are in school or work in an office and do not want to attract attention by wearing traditional metal braces.