Invisalign Clear Aligners in Encinitas
Straighten your teeth discreetly, with no metal braces
Invisalign at McElroy Smiles in Encinitas straightens your teeth with a series of clear, custom aligners instead of metal braces. Worn 20 to 22 hours a day and swapped every week or two, they correct crowding, gaps, and many bite issues, often in about 12 to 18 months. Dr. Austin Haught is a certified Invisalign provider.
How does Invisalign work?
We start with a consultation and impressions, then create a custom series of clear aligners just for you. You wear each set 20 to 22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat and brush, and move to the next set about every one to two weeks. Each set shifts your teeth a little closer to their final position, and brief check-in visits keep your progress on track.
What can Invisalign fix?
Clear aligners correct many of the same problems as braces, in mild to moderate cases
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Crowded teeth that overlap or twist.
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Gaps between teeth, whether one or several.
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Overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite.
What is life with Invisalign like?
Because the aligners are clear and removable, they fit easily into daily life. There are no food restrictions, you brush and floss normally, and most people barely notice you are wearing them. The main commitment is keeping them in for 20 to 22 hours a day and cleaning them with cool water and a soft brush so they stay clear.
Invisalign or braces?
Both straighten teeth. Invisalign is discreet, removable, and comfortable, which most adults prefer, while traditional braces can handle the most complex cases. For mild to moderate alignment and bite issues, Invisalign is often an excellent fit, and we will tell you honestly at your consultation whether it is right for you.
Treatment time varies with your case, but many people finish in about 12 to 18 months. Wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day keeps you on schedule. We give you a clearer timeline at your consultation, once we have examined your teeth.
Invisalign is comfortable, with no metal brackets or wires to irritate your mouth. You may feel mild pressure for a day or two when you switch to a new set, which simply means your teeth are moving. That feeling fades quickly.
Yes. Because the aligners are removable, there are no food restrictions. You take them out to eat and to drink anything but water, then brush and pop them back in. Cleaning your teeth before reinserting keeps both your teeth and your aligners healthy.
Invisalign works well for mild to moderate crowding, gaps, and bite issues. The best way to know if it is right for you is a consultation, where we examine your teeth and bite and recommend the option that will give you the best result.
