Invisalign
Almost Invisible
Invisalign is a system of clear, custom-made, removable aligner trays that gradually move teeth into place without metal brackets or wires. At Miller Orthodontics in Newmarket, Ontario, Dr. Mitchell Miller uses digital iTero scanning to plan each patient’s Invisalign treatment and track progress at every visit.
Invisalign® treatment in the hands of the team of experts at Miller Orthodontics can help you achieve a straight beautiful smile and a great healthy bite without using braces.
Clear & Comfortable Treatment
The Invisalign® system uses sets of clear computer-designed aligners to correct your bite and straighten your teeth. The individual plastic aligners are custom-designed for you by Dr Miller and they’re engineered to create small successive tooth movements while you wear them.
All About Invisalign Treatment
More than eight million Invisalign patients have straightened their smiles with this established clear option. Unlike traditional braces that adhere directly onto your teeth, these comfortable and clear acrylic aligners can be removed any time you want.
Invisalign aligners are hard to see when you have them in and are great for patients who want a discreet treatment option.
Each aligner tray is created with special 3D technology, not old school impressions, and orthodontists have been treating patients using Invisalign since the late 1990s.
You’ll wear your aligners right on top of your teeth, and you can take them out whenever you want. This means it’s easy to eat and drink and floss and brush just like you do now.
Compared to traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners are more comfortable but can still give you a smile you love. At Miller Orthodontics, Invisalign can be a great fit for patients of all ages in Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, East Gwillimbury, and the surrounding areas.
All About Your Invisalign Journey
To begin your Invisalign journey, Dr. Miller studies photos and xrays of your teeth to formulate a customized treatment plan for you. We will then create a 3D scan of your teeth and bite using one of our iTero digital scanners. No molds or goopy impressions will be necessary.
After Dr. Miller collects all the images and information he needs to diagnose your teeth and bite, he’ll look closer at your smile and talk you through your options to get the smile you’ve always wanted.
Your first set of custom-designed aligners will be created from your 3D iTero scan, and then you’ll move on to the tooth-straightening process.
You’ll need to wear your Invisalign trays around 22 hrs/day. The good news is that you can take them out whenever you need to eat or brush and floss.
Most of our patients start to notice positive changes in just a few months! Once you’ve moved through your first full series of aligners, we’ll see you for a special refinement appointment, at which point Dr Miller will determine what remains to be done to get everything as perfect as can be. Most of our patients will have two full sets of aligners until they are complete. It is EXTREMELY rare to be finished after just the first series (kind of like getting a hole in one in golf), and some patients with more complex cases may require two or more sets of refinement aligners. The most important factor to help you move through your treatment as quickly as possible is to wear your aligners full-time as prescribed, and contact us right away if you run into any issues!
Modern Technology
The Invisalign system is a forward-thinking method for orthodontic treatment.
Your aligners are made just for your mouth without any goopy or gaggy impressions The invisible acrylic plastic feels comfortable and smooth in your mouth and others will have a hard time noticing them
Slowly but surely, your aligners will guide your teeth into the position planned by Dr. Miller. You won’t have to come to our office for wire adjustments or gluing metal brackets on your teeth. Every one to two weeks you’ll switch out a new set of Invisalign aligners until your orthodontic journey finishes.
This incredible treatment option fits your lifestyle and still creates the beautiful new smile you’re waiting for. Because the clear plastic is almost invisible, your friends may never know you’re in orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Miller has treated a huge number of Invisalign patients in Newmarket and the surrounding area and Miller Orthodontics is thrilled to provide this amazing orthodontic technology to our patients.
Invisalign Vs. Braces
Metal braces have parts that can irritate your mouth and feel uncomfortable at times, but the smooth acrylic Invisalign trays do not. You also won’t have any food restrictions like traditional braces because you can take out your trays whenever you want.
You’ll actually need to remove your Invisalign trays for meals and if you want to drink anything besides water. After you eat, you’ll need to brush your teeth so you won’t have any stains.
It’s obviously very easy to floss and brush like normal, compared to working around the wires and brackets that make up traditional braces.
FAQ
How does Invisalign actually work?
Invisalign uses a custom series of clear, removable aligner trays to gradually shift your teeth into place, without the wires and brackets of traditional braces. At Miller Orthodontics in Newmarket, Dr. Miller uses digital iTero scanning to plan your treatment and track your progress at each visit.
Is Invisalign as effective as traditional braces?
For most cases, including many that used to require braces, Invisalign can achieve comparable results to traditional braces. Dr. Mitchell Miller, a board-certified orthodontic specialist at Miller Orthodontics in Newmarket, will confirm during your free consultation whether Invisalign is the right fit for your specific bite.
How long does Invisalign treatment take?
Treatment length depends on how much movement your teeth need, but many patients complete Invisalign in roughly 12 to 18 months. You’ll get a personalized timeline estimate at your free consultation with Dr. Miller at Miller Orthodontics.
How much does Invisalign cost in Newmarket?
Cost depends on the complexity of your case and is confirmed after your exam. Miller Orthodontics offers free consultations and financing options to help fit treatment into your family’s budget — see our Cost of Invisalign page for more detail.
Can kids and teens use Invisalign, or is it only for adults?
Invisalign works for kids, teens, and adults — Miller Orthodontics in Newmarket offers Invisalign First for growing smiles and Invisalign Teen with features like compliance indicators, in addition to standard Invisalign for adults.