Ask your Oshawa Orthodontist - How Often Should I Change My Invisalign Braces?

There are a lot of misconceptions around regarding the number of days required per aligner tray with Invisalign orthodontics.

How often do you change your Invisalign trays?

The truth is that the most important factor in how often to change the tray is how much movement is programmed per tray.  Imagine the following two hypothetical scenarios:

A.  2 degrees of rotation for one tooth 

B.  4 degrees of rotation for one tooth

Scenario A requires 2 trays to complete the 4 degrees of rotation.

Since we reasonably expect 2 degrees of rotation per week, A would allow for weekly aligner changes whereas B would allow for aligner changes every 2 weeks.  The net movement in 2 weeks is till 4 degrees.  Therefore, the more important thing in Invisalign treatment is the total treatment time, rather than thinking about how many trays you have.

Toronto Invisalign Orthodontist Discusses Invisalign Teen

It is a common myth that teenagers are not good candidates for Toronto Invisalign treatment.  Just like regular braces, teens must be compliant with oral hygiene and the use of elastics.  However, using aligners may make treatment more comfortable and allow better access for cleaning.

Take a look at this video describing teen compliance with Invisalign by Dr. Jason Tam of MCO Orthodontics, orthodontist in Oshawa, Toronto, Stouffville, Markham, and Scarborough.

Markham and Toronto Invisalign Orthodontist Feature Video

As we move into 2018, many people have a New Year's Resolution for a new smile.  At MCO Orthodontics, we're here to provide a beautiful smile and memorable experience for our patients.  Check out a video of our Markham location where we work with adults and children using braces and Invisalign!