How long does Invisalign treatment take?

Most Invisalign cases at DC Pearls take 12 to 18 months. Minor cases can be completed in 6 months. Your provider will give you a more precise estimate after reviewing your treatment plan.

Can I eat and drink with Invisalign aligners in?

Aligners should be removed before eating or drinking anything other than water. This protects the aligners from staining and damage and keeps your teeth clean.

Is Invisalign as effective as traditional braces?

For most adult and teen cases, Invisalign produces results comparable to traditional braces. Complex cases involving significant bite issues may still require braces, which your provider will discuss during consultation.

How often do I need to wear my aligners?

Invisalign aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours per day for the treatment to progress on schedule. You only remove them to eat, drink, and brush your teeth.

Will Invisalign affect my speech?

Some patients notice a slight lisp when they first start wearing aligners. This typically resolves within a few days as you adjust to the aligners.

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All-Inclusive Package

Everything included. No surprises.

Our Invisalign package includes everything you need for a complete, lasting result. not just the aligners. Interest-free financing over 24 months means you pay for your smile as you go.

All Aligner Sets Retainers After Treatment Teeth Whitening Progress Check-Ins Digital Smile Preview

Starting From

$204/mo

Interest-free · 24-month plan · No down payment required

How It Works

Your path to a straighter smile

01

3D Scan

We take a digital scan of your teeth. no messy impressions. A 3D simulation shows you your projected result before you commit to treatment.

02

Custom Aligners

Your personalized set of clear aligners arrives in two to three weeks. Each tray is worn for about two weeks, gradually moving your teeth toward their final position.

03

Progress Visits

You check in every 6 to 8 weeks. Dr. Ardekani monitors your progress and makes any refinements needed to keep treatment on track.

04

Retainers + Whitening

Treatment complete. You receive custom retainers to hold your result, plus professional whitening trays. both included in your package.

Why DC Pearls for Invisalign

Top Invisalign Doctor recognition. Every year.

Top

Invisalign Doctor

Dr. Ardekani earned Top Invisalign Doctor recognition in 2019: placing him among the highest-volume, most-experienced providers in the country.

12–18

Months Average

Most cases complete in 12 to 18 months. Mild corrections can take as little as 6 months. Your timeline is confirmed at the scan appointment.

22 hrs

Wear Per Day

Aligners are worn 20 to 22 hours per day and removed only for eating, drinking, and brushing. Compliance drives results.

FAQ

Invisalign questions answered

How long does Invisalign take?

Most comprehensive cases take 12 to 18 months. Minor corrections can finish in as few as 6 months. We provide an accurate timeline after your 3D scan. before you commit to anything.

How many hours a day do I wear the aligners?

You wear aligners 20 to 22 hours per day and remove them only for meals and oral hygiene. Wearing them less slows treatment and may require additional refinement trays.

Is the $204/month price all-in?

Yes. Our all-inclusive package covers all aligners, mid-treatment refinements, custom retainers after treatment, and professional whitening trays. spread over 24 interest-free monthly payments. No hidden fees for refinements within the original treatment plan.

Can I see my result before I start?

Yes. At your consultation, we take a digital scan and show you a 3D ClinCheck simulation of your projected final result. You see exactly where your teeth will move before you start treatment.

Does Invisalign work for severe cases?

Invisalign handles most mild-to-moderate alignment issues very well. crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, and crossbite. Severe skeletal issues may still require traditional braces or orthognathic surgery. Dr. Ardekani will give you an honest assessment at your scan.

Patient Stories

Heard from our patients

“I had been putting off straightening my teeth for over a decade. The DC Pearls all-inclusive Invisalign package made it easy to say yes. My teeth moved faster than my projected timeline.”

Marcus A.

Invisalign · 14 months

“As someone who travels constantly for work, Invisalign fit my lifestyle perfectly. The team tracked my progress carefully and I always felt supported between visits.”

Sophie L.

Invisalign

“The retainers are included and the follow-up care has been outstanding. I finished treatment six weeks early and my confidence is completely different now.”

David H.

Invisalign · Ahead of Schedule

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