If you have always wanted to straighten your teeth or are the parent of a teenager who would like a nice smile, but would rather not commit to uncomfortable wires and brackets, schedule an appointment for Invisalign with Dr. Jeffrey Gilmor or Dr. Verena Phillips. As certified Invisalign providers, Dr. Gilmor or Dr. Phillips can provide you with the revolutionary orthodontic system that can straighten your teeth in as little as a year. In fact, some patients will only have to wear Invisalign for 6 months. Conventional braces need to be worn anywhere from two to three years. Invisalign is worn 20 to 22 hours each day and is removed while brushing and flossing. Because Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic aligners, which could be anywhere between 11 or 30 depending on the patient, the risk of tooth decay and gum disease is lowered. People who wear standard metal braces are more susceptible to gingivitis and cavities because it is impossible to brush under the wires and brackets. Because there are no sharp edges with Invisalign, you don’t have to worry about injuring the inside of your mouth. Eating is also more comfortable as the aligners are removed when you eat meaning you can continue to enjoy you favorite foods that are off limits with conventional metal brackets and wires.