Invisalign in Guelph

Understanding Invisalign Treatment

Invisalign comes with a few trade-offs worth knowing about before you get started:

• Consistent wear is required — Aligners need to be worn about 22 hours a day, including while sleeping, with the exception of eating and brushing your teeth
• Nightly cleaning — Aligners should be cleaned nightly, which can be done with water and a toothbrush or a specialized cleaner
• Regular aligner changes — You'll trade out your aligners roughly every two weeks (or as your dentist instructs), and each new aligner may feel snug again for the first few days as it does its job

Is Invisalign Right for You?

Not everyone is a candidate for Invisalign — your dentist will evaluate this based on factors like age and maturity. Younger teens and children are often better suited to traditional braces, while older teens and adults tend to be strong candidates for Invisalign. Because Invisalign relies on consistent wear, cleaning, and aligner changes, it also requires a fair amount of personal discipline to get the results you're looking for.

Cost and Timeline

Cost: Invisalign is generally comparable in price to traditional braces. In Canada, Invisalign typically ranges from $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your specific case. Coverage varies by insurance plan — our team can help you sort through co-payments and what's available to offset the cost.

Timeline: Results vary by patient, but timelines are generally comparable to traditional braces — as little as 6 months for some cases, with many patients seeing results within 12 months, and more complex cases taking up to two years or longer. One helpful part of the process: a 3D, time-lapse simulation of your mouth shows how your teeth are expected to move throughout treatment, so you have a clearer sense of what to expect along the way.