When people hear about clear aligner treatment for the first time, they often wonder how on earth these clear plastic trays can actually push teeth into better positions. And who can blame them, we used to deal with metal brackets and wires that made orthodontic treatment look like some pretty gruesome business. Many patients we work with have the same initial reservations, wanting to know exactly how the process works before they’ll commit to treatment. And rightly so, your dental health is a pretty big deal.

The idea behind clear aligner tech is that you apply a controlled, gradual pressure on your teeth over a long period of time. Each of your custom-made aligners is made to fit your teeth like a glove, gently giving a nudge to the ones that need moving. These aligners are created using top-of-the-line computer modelling that figures out exactly how much pressure is needed on the teeth and in which direction to move them safely and reliably, no guesswork involved.

First thing we do is take super accurate digital scans or impressions of your teeth to show exactly where they are at the moment. We then feed this info into advanced computer software that builds a 3D model of your mouth, a bit like a blueprint for getting your teeth into their new homes. From there, our orthodontic specialists use this computer model to map out, step by step, how we’re going to get your teeth shifted into their new positions. Teeth Whitening brightens your smile by removing stains caused by food, drinks, and aging. Professional Teeth Whitening delivers faster and longer-lasting results than over-the-counter options.

The computer breaks the whole treatment plan down into smaller stages, each lasting about 2 weeks. Then, for each stage, we make up a brand new set of aligners. These gradually move your teeth from one place to the next, until we get them all in the right spot, and doing it all at a pace your mouth can handle. Porcelain Veneers improve the appearance of teeth by correcting discoloration, chips, and minor misalignment. With Porcelain Veneers, patients can achieve a flawless, natural-looking smile.

Each new set of aligners is made to fit your teeth a little bit differently than the last one. They put pressure on specific teeth to nudge them a short distance towards their final positions. Some people might feel a bit of pressure or stiffness when they put new set of aligners in, that’s just your teeth resisting the change, and that feeling usually goes away in a couple of days.

So, how does your teeth actually move? Well, it turns out that when you apply pressure to a tooth, the cells surrounding the root of the tooth get to work breaking down bone on one side of the root and building new bone on the other. And that natural process lets your teeth slowly slide through the jawbone, as long as your roots stay healthy.

To understand how Invisalign works in Vaughan, it’s key to know that it only works if you wear those aligners for at least 20 hours a day, don’t skip wearing them for long periods and your treatment’s going to take a lot longer than it needs to.

At Dentistry on the Pines, we’ve got the top digital tech to make super detailed treatment plans that show patients exactly how their teeth are going to move during the whole thing. It’s a big help for people to see what’s going on and give us a heads up if they’re feeling any doubts before thing get underway.

Checking in with your dentist every 6 to 8 weeks is also a big help, they can make sure your teeth are doing what they’re meant to do and make any tweaks that are needed to keep everything on track. Plus, it’s a good chance for you to air your worries and questions and get any reassurance you need.

So, to sum it up: Invisalign in Vaughan works because, basically, we’ve figured out how to put just the right amount of controlled pressure on your teeth, and then let your body do the rest, moving them to their new positions safely over time.