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At Hudzinski Dental, we appreciate your questions because we believe that the most informed patients have the best chance of maintaining a healthy, problem-free smile. Whatever is on your mind, whether it's about a procedure, finances, or any other concerns, we're always here to help.
On this page, you'll find some of the questions we hear most often. Please take a look, and if you don't see what you need here, don't hesitate to call our team at (440) 585-4200.
Invisalign®
For mild-to-moderate crowding, spacing, and bite issues - the majority of adult cases - Invisalign and braces produce comparable outcomes. Complex skeletal bite problems and significant crowding or spacing typically still respond more reliably to the precise mechanical control of traditional braces.
Most adult cases take 12-18 months, though minor corrections can finish in as little as 6-9 months and complex cases may run 18-24 months. Actual timeline depends heavily on wearing the trays 20-22 hours per day exactly as directed, since teeth only move while a tray is in place.
Most adults with mild-to-moderate crowding, spacing, or a mild overbite are excellent candidates. A digital iTero scan of your current tooth positions lets us map exactly what movement is possible and whether your case falls clearly within Invisalign's capabilities or would be better served by traditional braces.
Teeth only move while the trays are actually in your mouth. Consistently under-wearing them slows tooth movement, can throw off how well later trays fit, and often requires additional refinement trays to get the case back on track, extending the overall timeline.
Yes - because trays are removed to eat, there are no food restrictions at all, a significant lifestyle difference from braces, which require avoiding hard, sticky, and crunchy foods for the entire treatment period. Just brush before reinserting your trays after eating.