How Long Does it Take for Invisalign to Work?

Invisalign will begin to work as soon as you start wearing your first set of aligners. Each set of aligners is designed to move your teeth incrementally closer to your treatment goal. Though you may not notice any difference in the position of your teeth at first, after about two months you should see some visible progress. As far as the total length of your treatment goes, it will depend on the severity of your case.

You will wear each set of aligners for two weeks before replacing them with a new set of aligners. The more that your teeth need to move, the more aligners it will take to get them there. The average number of aligners needed for an Invisalign treatment is usually between 20-30 sets of aligners. The total number of aligners that are required for your individual treatment will be planned out in advance by your orthodontist. In fact, you will know from the very start of your treatment how many aligners you will need to reach your goal. And be sure to remember that wearing your aligners for at least 22 hours a day is one of the most important steps for Invisalign treatment to be successful.

If you have any additional questions about treatment with Invisalign, contact our Los Angeles Invisalign doctor to schedule a consultation.