Treatment time with aligners varies depending on how much the teeth need to be rotated or moved. The more crooked the teeth are and the more a person's bite is off, the longer it will take to straighten the teeth. Most times treatment takes between 10 and 24 months.

It seems that Invisalign is the most common way to refer to any type of clear aligners, much like we always say Kleenex when what we mean is tissue. When a brand name is used to refer to whole category of products is called a generic trademark and there's a whole Wikipedia page page about it!

Clear aligners However, in order to complete treatment on time, our doctors recommend wearing aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day. When it comes to comparing the two in terms of removability, clear aligners are better than braces.

Aligners can straighten your teeth without causing pain or mouth injuries. They're as effective as braces in fixing teeth that are mild or moderately crooked. Aligners are clear, smooth, and almost invisible. They're hard for people to see unless they look hard.