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What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a clear aligner system that straightens teeth without metal brackets or wires. Instead of traditional braces, you wear a series of custom-made, nearly invisible aligners that gradually shift your teeth into a healthier, more confident position.
Because the aligners are removable, you can eat what you love, brush and floss normally, and take them out for special moments. At Shore Drive Dental, we help Virginia Beach patients achieve straighter smiles with a treatment that fits their lifestyle.
Smile Concerns Invisalign Can Treat
Crowded Teeth
Create space and straighten teeth that overlap or twist out of position.
Gaps Between Teeth
Close spaces for a more even, uniform smile.
Bite Issues
Improve many cases of overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite.
Shifted Teeth
Correct teeth that have moved over time, including after past orthodontic treatment.
Benefits of Invisalign
Nearly Invisible
Clear aligners are hard to spot, so you can straighten your teeth discreetly.
Removable
Take your aligners out to eat, drink, brush, and floss with no food restrictions.
Comfortable
Smooth plastic aligners mean no brackets or wires rubbing against your cheeks and gums.
Easier Oral Hygiene
Brush and floss normally, making it simpler to keep your teeth and gums healthy during treatment.
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Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Both options can straighten your teeth, but Invisalign offers a few advantages many adults appreciate:
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Appearance Clear aligners are nearly invisible, while braces use visible metal brackets and wires.
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Eating With Invisalign, you remove your aligners to eat, so there are no foods to avoid. Braces come with a list of restrictions.
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Cleaning Aligners come out for brushing and flossing. Braces make cleaning around brackets more difficult.
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Comfort Aligners have no sharp wires or brackets to irritate your mouth.
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Office Visits Invisalign typically requires fewer adjustment visits than braces.
Are You a Good Candidate for Invisalign?
Invisalign works well for many adults who want a straighter smile without the look of braces. You may be a great candidate if you:
- Have crowded, gapped, or crooked teeth
- Have a mild to moderate bite concern
- Want to straighten your teeth discreetly
- Can commit to wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day
- Have healthy teeth and gums
Before starting treatment, we check your oral health. If you need care for cavities or gum concerns, our general dentistry services help you start Invisalign on a healthy foundation.
Treatment Process
STEP 01
Consultation
We examine your teeth, talk about your smile goals, and confirm whether Invisalign is a good fit for you.
STEP 02
Custom Treatment Plan
We take impressions or scans of your teeth and map out how your teeth will move, step by step.
STEP 03
Receive Your Aligners
You receive your first set of custom aligners, along with instructions on how to wear and care for them.
STEP 04
Progress Checks
You switch to a new set of aligners on a regular schedule and visit us periodically so we can track your progress.
STEP 05
Retention
Once treatment is complete, you wear a retainer to help keep your teeth in their new position.
Tips for Invisalign Success
Wear Your Aligners Consistently
Aim for 20 to 22 hours a day for the best and fastest results.
Remove Them to Eat and Drink
Take aligners out for everything except plain water to prevent stains and damage.
Brush Before Putting Them Back In
Clean teeth keep food and bacteria from getting trapped under your aligners.
Keep Them in Their Case
Store your aligners in their case when they are out of your mouth to prevent loss or damage.
Why Shore Drive Dental
Why Choose Shore Drive Dental for Invisalign?
At Shore Drive Dental, we take a personal, patient-first approach to every treatment. We listen to your goals, explain your options clearly, and support you from your first consultation to your final retainer. Our holistic, fluoride-free approach to care carries through every stage of treatment.
We offer flexible financial options and convenient hours, including Saturday appointments by request. Once your teeth are straight, you can complete your new smile with professional teeth whitening.
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FAQs
Treatment time depends on your smile, but many patients complete treatment in about 12 to 18 months. Some mild cases finish sooner.
You may feel some pressure for a day or two when you switch to a new set of aligners. This is a sign your teeth are moving and usually fades quickly.
For the best results, wear your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink anything other than water, and clean your teeth.
Yes. Since you remove your aligners to eat, there are no food restrictions. Just brush before putting them back in.
Yes. Wearing a retainer after treatment helps keep your teeth from shifting back to their original position.
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that may cover part of the cost. Our team can help you review your coverage and financial options.
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Ready for a straighter, more confident smile? Call Shore Drive Dental or visit our Virginia Beach office to schedule your Invisalign consultation.
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