Invisalign for Adults | Smile Worthy Orthodontics | Orland Park
Invisalign for Adults
Achieve the smile you've always wanted without metal braces. Discover discreet, comfortable Invisalign for adults at Smile Worthy Orthodontics.
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Invisalign® for Adults
Many adults desire a straighter, healthier smile but hesitate to seek treatment because they don't want the appearance of traditional metal braces in their professional or social lives. Invisalign® offers the perfect solution. As a top Invisalign provider, Dr. Lisa uses this advanced clear aligner system to treat a wide range of adult orthodontic issues discreetly and efficiently.
Precision Technology for Predictable Results
How Adult Invisalign Works
Your Invisalign journey begins with a highly accurate 3D digital scan of your teeth—no messy putty impressions required. Dr. Lisa uses this digital model to map out a customized treatment plan, showing you exactly how your teeth will move at every stage. You will wear a series of clear, custom-fit aligners, changing them every one to two weeks as your teeth gently shift into their ideal positions.
Flexibility and Discretion
The Benefits for Adult Lifestyles
Invisalign is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy adult life:
Virtually Invisible
The clear TruGEN™ material makes the aligners incredibly discreet. Most people won't even realize you're wearing them during meetings or social events.
Completely Removable
Take your aligners out to enjoy business lunches, romantic dinners, or your morning coffee without any dietary restrictions.
Easier Oral Hygiene
Because you remove the aligners to brush and floss, maintaining your periodontal health during treatment is simple and straightforward.
Fewer Office Visits
With no wires to tighten, your check-up appointments are quick and spaced further apart, saving you valuable time.
Is It Too Late for a Perfect Smile?
It is never too late to invest in your smile! Whether you had braces as a teenager and your teeth have shifted, or you are seeking orthodontic treatment for the first time, Invisalign can help. Correcting crowded teeth or a misaligned bite not only improves your appearance but also significantly enhances your long-term oral health by making teeth easier to clean and reducing wear on your enamel.
The Invisalign Process
From Consult to Confident Smile
Four simple steps stand between you and the smile you've always wanted.
01
Virtually Invisible
Made from crystal-clear SmartTrack® material, your aligners are nearly undetectable. Smile, laugh, and speak with total confidence throughout your treatment.
02
Custom Treatment Plan
We design a precise series of aligners mapped to every movement your teeth need to make.
03
Wear Your Aligners
Change to a new set every 1–2 weeks. Wear 20–22 hours daily and watch your smile transform.
04
Reveal Your Smile
Treatment complete. We fit you with retainers to keep your new smile perfect for life.
FAQs About Invisalign for Adults
We can answer all your questions, just call and ask!
Am I too old for Invisalign?
Absolutely not! Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. In fact, a significant percentage of our Invisalign patients are adults in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy, you are likely a great candidate.
Will Invisalign affect my speech?
Like any orthodontic appliance, there may be a brief adjustment period of a few days where you might notice a slight lisp. However, your tongue quickly adapts to the aligners, and any speech changes typically resolve very quickly.
How long does adult Invisalign treatment take?
Treatment time varies depending on the complexity of your case. Minor crowding or spacing issues can sometimes be resolved in as little as 6 months, while comprehensive bite correction may take 12 to 18 months. Dr. Lisa will provide a specific timeline during your free consultation.