Most Frequently Asking Questions About Invisalign (Videos)

Invisalign is a tool in the hands of an orthodontist and here at Diamond Braces, we pride ourselves on being among the best of the best when it comes to working with Invisalign.

Sometimes taking good care of your teeth while you’re under orthodontic care is not as simple as you would think and you have more questions than when you were in the office, but do not want to wait a whole month to find the answer.

Knowledge is power, so if you ever run into any problems during your treatment, or just have a few questions, make sure to take a good look at our various videos below which may just answer your questions! We have answers for almost every situation, from tips to speeding up your treatment to whether or not you can still hop in your pool while wearing Invisalign.

Invisalign vs. Braces

First of all one should understand that whether it is Braces or Invisalign they are only tools in the hands of the doctor, the doctor is the one who determines how well your treatment goes. Some of the advantages to Invisalign are the aesthetic advantage of invisibility,…

How to Clean Invisalign Trays?

There are a few ways you could clean invisalign, you could simply use luke warm water and a toothbrush to scrub out any debris from food or the like, you could also use dish soap and warm water with a toothbrush for similar results, another way…

How do I Know if I Qualify for Invisalign Express?

Invisalign express is a ten tray version of the standard invisalign treatment, however this is not the recommended route to take, unless you have a very small problem that needs correcting. Due to the small amount of trays there…

How is Invisalign Made?

First, after your consultation, the Doctor will take impressions or a scan of your teeth, these impressions or scans will be sent to the Invisalign factory, afterwards the doctor will record notes on how he wishes the trays to come out, and once the Invisalign factory…

How do Invisalign Payments Work?

The price of Invisalign is partially dependent on where you live, say there is a doctor who offers Invisalign in New York, and the same doctor also has an office in New Jersey, of course the prices will be different because the cost of equipment…

How Long Does it Take to Notice a Difference with Invisalign?

Invisalign is a series of trays that move the teeth very slowly, only about .5 millimeters per tray. Honestly it is very dependent on the situation you need correcting, the worse the problem the longer it may take to…

Can Invisalign Expand the Dental Arch?

The answer is Yes and No. Invisalign does not have a large amount of potential to expand the Dental arch, only by 1 or 2 millimeters, however it really depends on the amount of constriction. In cases where a large…

Is Clear Correct the Same as Invisalign

The answer is yes and no, While the two are very similar, Invisalign gives you a much larger degree of control over movement of the teeth than Clear Correct has. While it is also dependent on what your Orthodontist is more familar with…

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Set of Invisalign Trays?

Can You Make Invisalign Treatment Faster?

There are a few different options that can indeed speed up the process of Invisalign Usually Invisalign trays last ten days to two weeks, however yuo can use something called Accelodent to speed up the process using vibrations to about one week to eight…

How Many Trays Will I Need for Invisalign?

Everyone is different, it is highly dependent on the amount of time needed to fix each problem, some people may need 25 trays, while someone else may need as many as 40 trays in order to correct their teeth. The only way…

How Many Hours Should I Wear Invisalign?

Invisalign trays should be worn for about 22 hours a day, the only times that you should not be wearing your trays is when you are either eating or drinking. Though you are still allowed to drink cool water while wearing Invisalign, sugary…

Can Invisalign Extrude Teeth?

Today’s question is: “Can Invisalign Extrude Teeth?” Before we answer this question let me give you an example of extrusion, Say there is a nail stuck in a desk and you pull it out, now you have extruded the nail. Invisalign is not the best appliance to use for something like extrusion.…

Can I Wear Invisalign in the Pool?

In this video Dr. Oleg Drut will advise you if you should wear Invisalign in the pool or not.

How Effective is Invisalign?

Invisalign is as effective as the experience of the Doctor that you decide to visit. Your compliance also has a large influence on the outcome of the treatment, if you follow your orthodontists words and keep your Invisalign trays in for about twenty-two hours a day…

What are Invisalign Attachments?

Learn what these attachments are and what they do.

Can Invisalign Upright Molars?

The molar is a very broad and large tooth, and invisalign would have a large amount of difficulty making any movement that would not be considered slight. Slight movements are not too bad and can be attempted with Invisalign, however for anything more than that it…

Can Invisalign Fix High Canines? | Diamond Braces

When a canine has no space to erupt it erupts much higher than normal. Unfortunately Invisalign is unable to fix canines when they are too high. More detail here

"Do It Yourself Orthodontics" Review | Diamond Braces

Read our orthodontic opinion of the risks of using the "DIY Orthodontics". If you make a mistake, unlike hair or nails, your teeth will not grow back.

Does Invisalign Affect Speech?

Dr. Oleg Drut Answers simple questions on Invisalign

How Long will Invisalign Refinements Take?

Invisalign refinements take place after the initial treatment, they are a sort of tune-up to perfect the teeth because no matter the Doctor’s skill, sometimes there is a small amount of error, Invisalign is only plastic after all. Therefore the amount of time the…

Do Invisalign Refinements Cost Extra?

The answer is no, as long as you get the full Invisalign package then the refinements will be included in the overall treatment plan, refinements take place after the initial trays in order to fine tune any movements that need to take place once treatment…

Is it Ok to Drink with Invisalign?

The only thing you should drink while wearing you trays is cooled plain water, for anything else it would be best to remove your trays and then drink as you wish. It is also best to rinse your mouth out with water or…

How Long Until I Receive My Invisalign Trays?

The process of receiving your Invisalign trays usually takes around four weeks. It takes such a long time because after the doctor has taken impressions of your teeth, or a scan, they must send it to the Invisalign factory along with notes…

Does Invisalign use Rubber Bands?

Dr. Oleg Drut imparts basic knowledge of Invisalign

How Invisalign Changed my Life

Invisalign can be a powerul tool for almost anyone and sometimes the confidence boost that a perfect set of teeth gives you can indeed be life changing. Rather than always being concious of how visible your teeth are, would it not be better to confidently…

How Visible are Invisalign Buttons?

A button is essentially like a handle, Invisalign uses the buttons to grab the teeth and uses it to move the teeth around according to the doctor’s will. From a regular distance the buttons will remain invisalign, however upon close inspection anyone who is looking…

Invisalign Success Rate?

First and foremost, you must remember that Invisalign is simply a tool in the hands of an experienced orthodontist, it is not a simple piece of plastic that fixes your teeth, it is the expertise of your doctor. In order to find a doctor with an …

Invisalign Medicaid for NY and NJ

Medicaid does indeed cover orthodontics, however you must be under the age of 21 to be within the bounds of coverage. If you have a child under the age of 21 who you wish to procure Medicaid for then you may visit any…