{"id":32,"date":"2025-02-03T14:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anewsmilecc.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:26:12","slug":"what-are-invisalign-refinements-and-why-are-they-sometimes-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anewsmilecc.com\/blog\/what-are-invisalign-refinements-and-why-are-they-sometimes-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Invisalign Refinements and Why Are They Sometimes Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to straightening teeth, Invisalign<\/a> is one of the most exciting options available \u2013 and if you\u2019re undergoing the process yourself, you\u2019re probably enjoying all of the conveniences and benefits that come with the clear aligners. That said, it\u2019s possible that as you near the end of your anticipated timeline, your provider might mention that you need refinements to complete your treatment. Here\u2019s a closer look at how these refinements work.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Invisalign Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign does the exact same job as braces, but instead of relying on metal brackets and wires, a series of clear plastic trays are used instead. These trays are custom-made for the patient\u2019s mouth, and through a gradual series of micromovements, they shift the teeth into healthier, straighter positions. They\u2019re worn for about 22 hours each day, and patients can remove them to eat, drink, and brush their teeth \u2013 but that\u2019s it. About every two weeks, patients swap to a new set of trays to keep up with the movement of their teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Invisalign Refinements?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign refinements are nothing fancy in particular; they\u2019re essentially extra sets of aligners, custom-made for you like your original ones, that are provided at the very tail end of your treatment. Invisalign treatment normally takes 12 \u2013 18 months on average to complete, and in a perfect world, teeth would move exactly as needed during this time. Sometimes, a patient might be perfect about their Invisalign wear-time, but their teeth could need a little extra time and help to find their correct, straighter positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign refinements serve to help with this; though they might extend your treatment timeline by several weeks or months, they ensure that you\u2019re getting the perfectly straight smile you set out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Speed Up the Invisalign Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the Invisalign process can\u2019t be sped up, whether you\u2019re starting off your treatment or wrapping things up with refinements. That said, you can do quite a bit to prevent setbacks and keep things on track so that if you do need refinements, you hopefully won\u2019t need them for long! Some tips to keep in mind include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n