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A Complete Guide to Invisalign Treatment
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, and if you have crooked teeth, it takes a big toll on your confidence. But the good news is that whether your teeth are slightly crooked or have gaps between them, Dr. Alan Ko and his team in Milford, Massachusetts, can give you the smile you love. With Invisalign treatment, you can discreetly straighten your teeth, resulting in the smile you’ve always wanted.
How Long Does Invisalign Take?
In most cases, Invisalign clear aligners straighten your teeth in less time than it takes to get the same results with traditional metal braces. The majority of patients have their perfect smiles in 12 to 18 months. And in some cases, your smile can be corrected in as little as six months.
What Factors Influence How Long Invisalign Takes?
The most important thing you can do to have the smile you want in less time is to follow all of our dentists’ guidance carefully. Here are some factors that can affect how long your treatment will take:
- Wearing your Invisalign aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours every day.
- Your dental issues, such as crowding, spacing, and bite alignment, affect how long the process will take.
- Your age and how quickly your teeth respond to the treatment.
- Changing out your aligners on time (every one to two weeks, as prescribed by our dental experts)
Is Invisalign Treatment Faster Than Traditional Braces?
Traditional braces take between 18 months and three years, depending on the patient’s unique orthodontic needs. In contrast, Invisalign can give you a beautiful new smile in at least six months and 18 months at the high end.
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How Often Do I Need to Change My Invisalign Aligners?
You’ll visit Dr. Ko’s office every one to two weeks to get your new aligners. Your frequency of rotation will depend on your progress, and he may readjust your schedule as needed.
What Happens at My Initial Consultation for Invisalign Clear Aligners?
Here’s what your Invisalign journey will look like:
- We will evaluate to ensure Invisalign fits your unique needs well.
- Once we have determined you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, we will take 3D digital images to create a detailed map of your bite.
- We will create a treatment plan for you.
- You’ll get a preview of what your future smile will look like before you ever wear your first aligners. This treatment plan will outline your timeline, along with your cost.
- Your impressions are sent to a specialized lab, where your aligners are created.
- Once your aligners are ready, you’ll return to Dr. Ko’s office to pick them up. At that time, the team will give you full instructions.
What Lifestyle Changes Do I Need to Make During Invisalign Treatment?
One of the main reasons to love Invisalign treatment is that you don’t have to make many lifestyle changes. You have to alter your eating habits with traditional braces, but with clear aligners, you remove them to eat. Most importantly, you can keep up with your oral hygiene more easily than you can with braces.
What Happens After I Complete My Invisalign Treatment?
Once your Invisalign treatment is finished, you’ll wear retainers like Vivera, which are custom-made appliances that keep your teeth in their new positions. You’ll also follow up frequently with Dr. Alan Ko at the office of David A. Goodman, DMD Alan C. Ko, DMD. To get started with Invisalign, call (508) 850-0686 to schedule an appointment. The office is at 192 West St, Milford, MA 01757.
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Alan Ko, DMD
Alan Ko, DMD, studied Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (BA Magna Cum Laude), Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania (DMD Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Louis I. Grossman Award in Endodontics, and Academy of General Dentistry Award Recipient), did his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (General Practice Residency and Clinical Instructor Massachusetts General Hospital), was a guest lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital (General Practice Residency). Dr. Ko’s clinical focuses are craniofacial development in children, sleep/airway dentistry, TMD and occlusion, regenerative oral surgery, and reconstructive restorative/prosthetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society and has been named as Boston’s Top Dentists since 2012.
Brittany Bressler, DMD
Brittany Bressler, DMD, attended the University of New Hampshire-Durham (magna cum laude, studying psychology and pre-dental studies). Then, she attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA (Doctorate in Dental Medicine). At Tufts, she was the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Dr. Bressler has been named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Dentists for the last four years.
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD, attended Harvard University (Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Literature and Creative Writing, cum laude), the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (doctorate, cum laude: He also won the JR Schmidt Fixed Prosthodontics Award), and the BWH/ Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency Program in Hospital Dentistry (residency and fellowship). He stayed on the BWH staff before taking over as clinician attending at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he served for 16 years. Dr. Kashefi was also the Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine during this time. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists and Academy of General Dentistry.
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive training in orofacial myology. She believes that oral health is deeply connected to our general health and takes a holistic approach that targets the whole body by working with the muscles of the face and mouth. Cristina previously worked in private and elementary school settings with children experiencing moderate to severe cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral challenges. She uses this experience to help children facing such issues in her current role.
David Goodman, DMD (retired)
David Goodman, DMD (retired), joined our practice in 1984. Our office was founded in 1975 by Dr. Carl DiGregorio, and since partnering with him, Dr. Goodman has been devoted to delivering exceptional dental care to Milford families. Although he retired in 2021, our practice still carries his philosophy of treating patients as whole people beyond just their teeth.