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Invisalign® clear aligners
The clear path
to a better smile.
No metal. No hassle.
How long does Invisalign treatment take?
A straighter smile could be closer than you think.

Every smile is unique, so treatment time varies from person to person. However, many patients begin noticing improvements within just a few weeks, and some achieve their desired results in as little as 6 months. Your dentist will create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your smile goals.

Before and After
Who can use Invisalign?
Kids

Designed for every stage of your child’s smile journey, Invisalign® treatment options are available for kids ages 6+.

Adults

Discreet. Comfortable. Effective. Invisalign® clear aligners help adults achieve a healthier, straighter smile without the appearance and inconvenience of traditional braces.

Team age
Teens

For teens on the move. Invisalign® aligners are clear, comfortable, and removable—making it easy to eat, play sports, and smile confidently while transforming your smile.

Invisalign for Adults

“More than half of all Invisalign patients are adults. If you’ve always wanted a straighter smile but weren’t willing to wear metal braces as an adult — Invisalign was designed for you. The clear, removable aligners mean no one at work, on a date, or at an event will know you’re in treatment.”

Working professionals

Treat in meetings, presentations, and client interactions with complete confidence. Remove for photos or special occasions if needed.

Post-braces relapse

Teeth shifted after wearing braces as a teenager? Invisalign retreatment is one of the fastest, most satisfying cases we treat — many resolve in 6–12 months.

Cosmetic preparation

Straightening teeth before veneers, bonding, or whitening produces a more natural, longer-lasting cosmetic result. Invisalign first is often part of a broader smile plan.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Making an honest, transparent comparison helps build complete confidence in choosing the ideal treatment blueprint for your personal lifestyle.

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How Invisalign Works

Four simple milestones to achieving the beautiful structural alignment you have always wanted.

Step 1

Consultation & scan

We assess your bite, teeth, and orthodontic goals. A digital iTero scan (or impressions) captures precise 3D data — no messy putty.

Step 2

ClinCheck preview

Invisalign’s ClinCheck software shows a 3D simulation of your tooth movement — start to finish — before you commit. You see your projected result upfront.

Step 3

Aligners delivered

Custom aligner series fabricated and delivered. Wear each set for 1–2 weeks, 20–22 hours per day. Progress appointments occur every 6–8 weeks.

Step 4

Retainers

At treatment completion, retainers are provided to hold your result. Teeth naturally want to shift back — retainers protect the investment you’ve made in your smile.

Why Choose Parkdale Dental Center
For Invisalign

Your Invisalign provider in Wisconsin — experienced, precise, and invested in your result.

Invisalign provider status

As an Invisalign Preferred/Elite/Diamond Provider, we have the case volume and experience to handle a full range of complexity levels.

Digital iTero scanning

No messy impressions. Precise digital scans feed directly into Invisalign's system for better-fitting aligners. (Conditional if iTero scanner is available).

Comprehensive care

As your general dentist, we monitor your gum health and overall oral health throughout treatment — not just tooth movement. Orthodontics and dental health together.

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Everything You Need to Know

In many cases, Invisalign® treatment costs about the same as traditional braces. The exact cost of your treatment will depend on the complexity of your case and the number of aligners needed to achieve your ideal smile.

To make treatment more accessible, we offer a variety of flexible payment options. You may be able to use dental insurance benefits, tax-advantaged healthcare funds (such as FSA or HSA accounts), or convenient monthly payment plans to spread the cost over time.

During your consultation, we'll provide a personalized treatment plan and walk you through all available financing options so you can confidently invest in your smile.

Mild cases: 6–12 months. Moderate cases: 12–18 months. More complex cases: 18–24+ months. The ClinCheck simulation gives a projected timeline at your consultation before you begin.

Virtually invisible — clear plastic most people don't notice in normal interaction. Small tooth-colored attachments may be placed on some teeth to help with specific movements — these are tooth-colored and not obvious at conversational distance.

Some mild pressure for 1–2 days after switching to a new aligner set is normal — it means the teeth are moving. Significantly less disruptive than traditional braces adjustments. Most patients describe it as mild and manageable.

Invisalign® clear aligners are crafted from advanced SmartTrack® material, designed to provide precise, predictable tooth movement throughout your treatment. Unlike many other clear aligners, each Invisalign aligner is custom-trimmed to follow your unique gum line, offering a more comfortable fit, a natural appearance, and a seamless smile transformation experience.

Complementary Dental Enhancements

Explore treatments regularly paired with aligner therapy to maximize structural smile results.

Teeth whitening

Whiten after Invisalign — your custom trays can often be repurposed seamlessly as premium dental whitening trays.

Composite bonding

Bonding after alignment can refine tooth shape and safely close small remaining spaces for an incredibly complete result.

Retainers

Essential after any orthodontic treatment — we provide and monitor retainer wear at regular preventive recall appointments.

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