Question 1

Does Invisalign treatment hurt?

Accepted Answer

The honest answer: A little pressure sensation is normal, especially in the first one to two days after switching to a new aligner. This is a good sign, as it means the clear Invisalign aligners are working and the teeth are moving. My patients rarely report pain in the true sense of the word. I compar

Question 2

How long do I have to wear the Invisalign aligners?

Accepted Answer

The Invisalign aligners should be in your mouth 22 hours a day in order to effectively achieve the desired tooth movements. They are only removed for eating and brushing your teeth. This may sound like little freedom, but in everyday life it feels hardly restrictive. Most of my patients forget after a few days that they are wearing the transpar

Question 3

Are the Invisalign aligners really invisible?

Accepted Answer

The aligners are made from a transparent, thin plastic and are almost invisible during conversation. I often tell my patients: If you don't tell anyone, nobody will probably notice. At a normal conversational distance, the Invisalign aligners go unnoticed. What some patients notice are small tooth-colored attachments – tiny

Question 4

Can I eat and drink normally with Invisalign braces?

Accepted Answer

Eating yes, but the aligners must be removed beforehand. Then briefly brush your teeth, reinsert the aligner, done. This quickly becomes routine. Drinking with the aligner in is no problem as long as it is water. With coffee, tea or juices I recommend removing the aligner, because otherwise the liquid gets between the align

Question 5

How do I care for my Invisalign aligners?

Accepted Answer

Daily cleaning is straightforward: morning and evening, rinse the clear aligner under lukewarm water and gently clean it with a soft toothbrush. Hot water is a no-go, as the plastic can warp. Once a day you can additionally clean the aligners with special cleaning tablets. Oral hygiene itself remain

Invisalign FAQ – Questions and Answers