The orthodontics in Griffin & Locust Grove, GA see everyone as a person, not a number. That's why each person has a customized treatment plan. When you come to Lindsey Orthodontics, we want you to enjoy yourself. It's easy to view dental appointments as a chore, but our sessions are a welcoming, relaxing, and comfortable experience. We want the whole family to enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile.
One way to do that is by wearing children's, teen's, and adult braces in Griffin & Locust Grove GA. Another is Invisalign trays. The trays are the key to shifting your teeth into perfect alignment. But for your teeth to move, the orthodontist must provide new trays designed to fit the teeth in their current and upcoming forms.
How Often Does That Occur?
That depends on the patient's progress. Some patients wear new trays weekly; others wear them every two weeks. Patients who change trays every two weeks need more time to ease discomfort or realign their teeth. The patients whose teeth are adapting well can swap trays every week. Very few patients qualify for tray swaps lasting longer than two weeks. It must be a severe or complex issue. The frequency depends on:
- treatment plan complexity
- the patient's commitment to tray swaps and oral health
- the orthodontist's guidance and expertise
Contact Dr. Lindsey and his team at Lindsey Orthodontics to schedule an appointment. We also offer a virtual consultation to answer your questions.
How Do You Swap Out the Old Ones for New Ones?
You can't focus on Invisalign treatment with school, family, work, and errands distracting you. However, it's vital to stay on schedule with Invisalign trays. You and your orthodontist will discuss the best time to swap them out. It will probably be at night, but your time will vary. Regardless, the chosen time should be the same for the duration. Not following the schedule, wearing the wrong one, or skipping one tray will delay treatment. It may force you to get additional trays from your orthodontist to meet the end goal.
As you can see, Invisalign trays require diligence and commitment to achieve a healthy smile. Your regular checkups with our orthodontics in Griffin & Locust Grove go a long way toward success. We can see how your teeth are progressing and make the necessary adjustments to keep your treatment on track. When you wear the trays 20 to 22 hours a day and change the trays, the procedure should meet the expected deadline. Contact Lindsey Orthodontics for more information on Invisalign and children, teen, and adult braces in Griffin and Locust Grove, GA.