Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center offers Invisalign clear aligner therapy as a discreet, removable alternative to fixed braces for adults and teens in the 19107 area and across Philadelphia. Using a series of custom-fabricated, BPA-free aligners changed every one to two weeks, Invisalign gradually shifts teeth into their prescribed positions without metal brackets or wires. Treatment is planned using precise digital impressions and 3D simulation software, so patients can see a projected outcome before committing. Most mild-to-moderate cases are completed in 6–18 months, and aligners can be removed for eating, brushing, and special occasions.
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Invisalign is effective for a wide range of alignment issues including crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, and crossbite. Severe skeletal discrepancies may still require fixed appliances or surgical intervention, but the majority of adult cosmetic alignment cases — including those seeking to refine a previously treated smile — are excellent candidates. A digital scan and clinical assessment at our Walnut Street practice will confirm suitability.
Invisalign aligners must be worn for 20–22 hours per day to achieve the tooth movements prescribed in your treatment plan. Wearing them for fewer hours than recommended will slow progress and may require additional aligner stages. They should be removed only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing and flossing.
Once your final aligner stage is complete, retainers are required to hold your teeth in their new positions — teeth have a natural tendency to drift back without retention. Most patients are prescribed a clear retainer worn nightly long-term. Skipping retention is the single most common reason for relapse after any orthodontic treatment, so retainer compliance is taken seriously at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center.