Invisalign in New Bern

At your first appointment, we’ll take digital scans of your teeth to model their exact shape precisely. We’ll use these scans as the basis for your aligners. Using our computer modeling software, we can create files for a series of aligners that incrementally shift your teeth into a desired position.

Once we’ve created these aligner models, we’ll send them off to be physically manufactured. Once they’re done, we’ll get the aligners mailed back to us and then we’ll meet with you to start your treatment for Invisalign in New Bern!

Every patient is different, and each tray may require a different length of time as well to have the full effect. In general, you’ll wear each tray for around 2 to 4 weeks.

During this time, you should wear your tray as often as possible, night and day. You can remove the tray when you’re eating or brushing your teeth, but in general you should wear your tray full time during this period. Good oral hygiene is imperative during this time, as you can easily develop cavities when wearing these trays.

The total number of Invisalign trays you will need can vary greatly depending on your unique case. On average, patients usually have around 15 to 20 trays, but this can be fewer or higher depending on your unique case.

This number is entirely based on how complex it will be to maneuver your teeth into the desired position. For more crooked or misaligned teeth, you will almost always need more aligners as well to shift them safely.

Once you’ve finished your aligner treatments, you’ll have one final aligner that reflects your teeth’s final shape. This aligner serves as a retainer that you should wear every night while you sleep. It’s important to wear this retainer as directed by Dr. McGowen to prevent your teeth from shifting back towards their initial position.

Cleaning your Invisalign trays regularly is vital to keep them free from bacteria that can damage your teeth or gums.

To clean your trays, we recommend using dedicated Invisalign cleaning solution. You can soak your trays in the solution for a few minutes to sterilize the tray, then rinse it off and brush the tray with a wet toothbrush.

If you notice visible spots on your aligner, you can target the area specifically with your brush too to provide further cleaning.

For the best results, you should clean your trays daily to keep them clean and to protect your teeth from future risk. If a tray gets broken or lost, call our office so that we can order a replacement.

Evolve Dentistry is a fee-for-service practice, and cosmetic services are usually not covered by dental insurances. If you’re interested in Invisalign in New Bern, however, you should know that we can help almost anyone find treatment at our practice.

We are proud to offer financing on any of our services thanks to our partnership with CareCredit. If you’re interested in financing, just apply for your CareCredit card to get started. Once you’re approved, they’ll send you your card in the mail. Then you’ll be free to book your treatment at Evolve Dentistry like normal.

You also have the option to work with Sunbit. This loan provider can help you secure a convenient payment plan for your dental treatment needs.

At your appointment, just pay using your CareCredit card. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to pay off your card over time with one of CareCredit’s flexible payment plan options.