How Invisalign Treatment Works: The 6 Key Steps
You’ve heard about Invisalign but don’t know exactly how it works? That’s normal. Many of our patients arrive with this question: “Practically speaking, how does an Invisalign treatment work?”
Invisalign consists of transparent aligners that replace metal braces. Discreet, removable, comfortable. No more breaking wires or irritations.
Here are the 6 steps of an Invisalign treatment, step by step.
1. First consultation: your smile from every angle
Duration: 30-45 minutes Cost: Free at HymySmile
With us, the first consultation is always free.
We examine your smile. We take photos. We use our 3D iTero scanner to capture every detail of your teeth. No more unpleasant paste impressions.
You explain what bothers you about your smile. We tell you if Invisalign can correct your problem.
What we analyze:
- Teeth crowding
- Spaces between teeth
- Jaw misalignment
- Overbite or underbite
No commitment. Just an honest evaluation of your situation.
2. Personalized treatment plan: see your future smile
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Technology: ClinCheck Pro (reserved for Diamond Providers)
Thanks to the 3D scan, we create your custom treatment plan.
The most impressive part? You see your final smile before even starting treatment. Our ClinCheck software simulates the movement of each tooth, week by week.
What you discover:
- What your smile will look like in 18 months
- How many aligners you’ll have (generally 20 to 40)
- Estimated treatment duration
- Areas that require “attachments” (small transparent bumps)
You leave with your personalized quote within 24h. Financing available from ₪400/month.
3. Manufacturing and delivery: your custom aligners
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Manufacturing: Align Technology Laboratory (USA)
Once you validate the plan, your aligners are manufactured in the United States.
Each aligner is unique. Cut to the millimeter for your teeth. Numbered in wearing order.
We receive your complete series of aligners. You leave with your first 3-4 aligners and detailed instructions.
What we give you:
- Your first aligners (upper and lower)
- Transport case
- Wearing and care instructions
- Schedule of upcoming appointments
4. Daily wear: your new routine
Wear: 20 to 22 hours per day
Change: Every 7 to 14 days depending on your case
Here, it’s your part of the work. You wear your aligners practically permanently.
When to remove them:
- To eat (all meals)
- To drink (except water)
- To brush your teeth
- For special occasions (max 2h)
Your typical routine:
- Morning: aligners after brushing
- Meals: removal, cleaning, replacement
- Evening: brushing + aligner cleaning
- Night: continuous wear
The first few days, you feel slight pressure. This is normal. It means it’s working.
5. Regular follow-up: we check that everything is going well
Frequency: Every 6-8 weeks
Duration: 15-20 minutes
Unlike traditional braces, you don’t need to come every week.
At each appointment, we check:
- That your teeth are moving as planned
- That your aligners fit properly
- That there are no irritations
We give you your next aligners. We adjust the schedule if necessary.
Our advice according to your progress:
- Techniques to facilitate insertion/removal
- Solutions against minor discomfort
- Optimization of your daily routine
6. Retention: maintain your results for life
Start: As soon as active treatment ends
Duration: For life (night wear)
Your teeth are in their final position. Perfect. But beware: without retention, they can move back.
We give you your Vivera retention aligners. More resistant than treatment aligners.
Wearing schedule:
- First 3 months: 24/7 (like during treatment)
- Then: only at night
- For life: 2-3 nights per week minimum
You keep your perfect smile. Forever.
Frequently asked questions about Invisalign treatment
Between 12 and 24 months depending on the complexity of your case.
Simple cases (spaces, slight crowding): 6-12 months
Moderate cases (medium crowding, rotations): 12-18 months
Complex cases (significant misalignments): 18-24 months
Our Diamond Provider status allows us to optimize duration thanks to our experience on 1000+ cases.
No, not hurt. Pressure the first few days with each aligner change.
This pressure proves that your teeth are moving. It disappears in 2-3 days maximum.
Much more comfortable than metal braces. No irritation, no injury.
Generally every 7 to 14 days. It depends on your treatment plan.
We give you a precise schedule with change dates. You can’t go wrong.
Yes, but much less than with traditional braces.
With Invisalign: every 6-8 weeks
With braces: every 3-4 weeks
Our appointments are shorter too. 15 minutes versus 45 minutes for a brace adjustment.
Invisalign: a clear and predictable treatment
Now you know exactly how an Invisalign treatment works. No surprises.
Why our patients choose Invisalign:
- They see their final result before starting
- They keep their smile in society (invisible aligners)
- They eat normally (removable aligners)
- They have fewer appointments
Our Diamond Provider expertise guarantees you an optimized treatment. We have treated more than 1000 cases. We know how to handle the unexpected. We anticipate difficulties.
Still hesitating?
Make an appointment for your free consultation. In 30 minutes, you’ll know if Invisalign can transform your smile.