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What to Expect When Starting Invisalign (Clear Dental Aligners)

Here’s how to know if you may be eligible for Invisalign and what the process is like.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on February 23, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | February 23, 2024

Invisalign is a brand of orthodontic treatment that uses clear plastic dental aligners to move teeth gradually. In this video, learn what to expect if your orthodontist or dentist determines you’re a good candidate for Invisalign.

References

American Association of Orthodontists. (n.d.). Clear aligners.

American Association of Orthodontists. (n.d.). Navigating at-home orthodontic options.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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