Invisalign® FAQs

Invisalign uses a customized series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move teeth without traditional metal brackets and wires.

Many teens and adults with crowding, spacing, crooked teeth, or bite concerns may qualify. Dr. Austin Reed will evaluate your teeth, bite, oral health, and goals before recommending treatment.

Clear aligners can treat many mild, moderate, and more involved orthodontic concerns. The right recommendation depends on your individual case and your ability to follow the wear schedule.

Yes. Invisalign Teen® offers a discreet option designed to fit school, sports, activities, meals, and everyday teen life.

Most patients are instructed to wear their aligners 20–22 hours per day, removing them only as directed.

Remove aligners for meals and for drinks other than water. Brush before reinserting them whenever possible.

Rinse them regularly and clean them using the method recommended by our team. Avoid hot water, which can distort the aligner material.

Usually, yes. Aligners can be removed as directed when a protective mouthguard is needed, and many musicians find them easier to manage than fixed braces.

A slight temporary change is possible while your tongue adjusts. Most patients adapt within a short period.

Timing varies based on the amount of movement needed and how consistently aligners are worn. We provide a personalized estimate after your consultation and digital scan.

After the early aligner check, progress visits are generally scheduled about every six weeks, although your individual schedule may differ.

You may feel pressure or tenderness when beginning a new set of aligners. This is generally temporary and reflects the aligners applying gentle force.

Attachments are small tooth-colored shapes placed on selected teeth to help aligners apply more precise movement. Not every patient needs the same attachments.

Contact our office promptly. We will tell you whether to wear a previous aligner, move to the next set, or take another step.

If additional movement is needed after the initial series, we may complete another digital scan and order refinement aligners to improve the final result.

The current Invisalign treatment fee is $4,800. Your consultation will explain the recommended treatment and the financial details that apply to your case.

Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that may apply. Our team can review your benefits and provide an estimate before treatment begins.

Eligible HSA or FSA funds may be used for Invisalign treatment. Confirm eligibility and documentation requirements with your plan administrator.

Our team can review available payment options and explain the payment schedule during your consultation.

Yes. Retainers help maintain the new position of your teeth after active treatment and are essential for protecting your results.

Your wear schedule will be personalized. Follow Dr. Reed’s instructions and bring your retainers to follow-up visits so their fit and condition can be checked.

Contact the office rather than forcing it. A change in fit can indicate tooth movement or damage to the retainer and should be evaluated.