Simply put, opting for a certain version of Invisalign, like Invisalign Express or Invisalign Lite (Go), won’t speed up your treatment.
There’s a common misconception that Invisalign is fast – and the fastest orthodontic appliance to straighten teeth. Well, that’s only partly true because your reason for treatment dictates the length of Invisalign. The dentist does not control it.
For example, if you have mild misalignment or are experiencing relapse from a previous orthodontic treatment, then yes, Invisalign can work in a matter of weeks.
More complex problems and average cases, however, take from 9 months (which is still faster than traditional orthodontics).
Simply put, opting for a certain version of Invisalign, like Invisalign Express or Invisalign Lite (Go), won’t speed up your treatment.
The timeline for Invisalign and how long it takes to straighten your smile depends on your bite and the severity of misalignment. Therefore, you cannot opt for a faster version over another.
After a consultation with an Invisalign-approved dentist, you’ll be given an exact and accurate timeframe, which will ultimately vary from patient to patient.
The more complex your bite irregularity or misalignment, the longer you can expect treatment to be. For example, patients with overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites can likely expect treatment to last from 9 months to 24 months. Patients with complex bite conditions will likely be recommended Invisalign Comprehensive, which uses unlimited aligners and refinements to bring your bite back into harmony.
To reiterate, Invisalign treatment times vary from patient to patient and depend on factors like the severity of the misalignment and how well a patient follows their treatment plan.
For example, if you fail to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day, you won’t see the results you expected. On average, it can take 3 to 24 months for Invisalign to work, with most cases taking 9 to 12 months.
If your case is mild or minor, you can expect results in a matter of weeks.
