How Often Do I Need to Come In for Invisalign

I live way out in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. It takes me about three hours to get to any town of significance. Almost 5 to get to a bigger city. I want to get my teeth straightened using Invisalign. However, I can’t really take a trip which is that far every two weeks for the new aligners. Is there a way this can get stretched for any length of time more than two weeks?

Stan

Dear Stan,

I am glad you wrote. I have three pieces of good news for you. First, you picked a great procedure with which to straighten your teeth. Invisalign does a fantastic job and has a very high patient satisfaction rate.

Second, while the Invisalign aligners are are switched out every two weeks, your dentist generally will give you a full month’s worth and then have you come in to switch them out monthly. That has already cut the number of visits you need in half.

That being said, given your situation, unless there are any complicating factors with your particular case, I bet you can find a dentist who would be willing to come in even less. As I said, that does depend on your particular case, but it is at least worth investigating.

I hope this helps.
Enjoy your treatment, as well as your new straight smile!
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