If your teeth are crooked, it's normal to feel less confident about your smile. Invisalign straightens teeth with clear, removable aligners instead of metal brackets and wires. The aligners are hard to see and are custom-made to fit your teeth. Visit Primera Dental to see if Invisalign is right for you.

Who Is Suitable For Invisalign?

Invisalign can work for many people who want straighter teeth.

Teens

Invisalign can help straighten teeth for many teens. Because the aligners are clear, many teens like them. This can help, since many teens feel self-conscious about their smile. Teens also like that the aligners are easy to use.

Adults

More adults are choosing to straighten their teeth. Invisalign is a good fit for adults who want a flexible option without noticeable metal braces.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign uses clear aligners to slowly move your teeth into place. Each aligner fits snugly and gently presses on certain teeth to move them a little at a time.

You wear each aligner almost all day and night, taking it out only to eat or drink anything other than water.

Once your teeth have moved, you switch to a new aligner that moves them a little further.

Each aligner is worn for about two weeks before you switch to a new one. Switching is a bit like having braces tightened.

You'll keep getting new aligners until treatment is complete. This often takes about a year, though every case is different.

Caring for Your Aligners

Remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything besides water, and brush your teeth before putting them back in. Clean your aligners gently with a soft brush and lukewarm water, and keep your case handy so you always have a safe place to store them. Mild soreness for a day or two after switching to a new aligner is normal as your teeth shift.

Insurance & Financing Options

Primera Dental offers Cherry payment plans, so you can start Invisalign treatment now and pay over time. Our team can also help check whether your dental insurance provides any orthodontic benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Invisalign treatment take?

Treatment time varies by case, but many patients finish Invisalign in about a year.

Does Invisalign hurt?

Many patients find Invisalign more comfortable than metal braces. You may feel mild pressure for a day or two after switching to a new aligner, which is normal.

How many hours a day do I need to wear my aligners?

For best results, aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink, and brush your teeth.

Is Invisalign right for teens as well as adults?

Yes, Invisalign can work for both teens and adults. Our dentist will check your smile to see if it's a good fit for you.

Do you offer payment plans for Invisalign?

Yes, we offer Cherry payment plans so you can spread the cost of treatment over time.

Does Primera Dental serve patients outside Lynwood?

Yes, we welcome patients from Lynwood, South Gate, Compton, Paramount, Downey, Bell, Bell Gardens, Huntington Park, and Cudahy.