No. Placing braces does NOT hurt. No needles. No drills.

Expect braces to feel weird and uncomfortable for the first few days. Both after they’re placed and after adjustments. They feel weird and uncomfortable as your mouth adjusts to the gentle pressure from the braces, appliances, or invisalign trays

It depends on what you and Dr Major are working on. Braces or invisalign appointments can range from every 4 weeks to every 10 weeks. Because Dr Major knows your life is busy and mid-day appointments can be disruptive, he’ll only schedule appointments when it’s necessary.

Typically braces and invisalign take 1.5 to 2.5 years, but can range from as short as 6 months to as long as 3 years. Each person’s treatment length depends on the uniqueness of his or her situation. The more complicated the treatment, the longer it takes. The simpler the treatment, the faster it goes.

There’s a very good chance the answer is yes. Invisalign technology has progressed tremendously over the last 5–10 years. There are a small number of situations that really do need braces. But for the majority of people both traditional braces and invisalign are equally effective when an orthodontic specialist, such as Dr Major, is treating you.

There are four important things you can do to keep treatment moving as fast as possible:

1. Keep excellent oral hygiene. Brush. Floss. Regular visits to your dentist.

2. Wear your appliances — whether It’s invisalign or interceptive appliances… if you don’t wear it, your teeth don’t move. Simple enough don’t you think?

3. Follow instructions. Whether it’s elastics or avoiding certain foods, Dr Major will tell you exactly what you need to know to keep moving forward.

4. Attend your appointments. Skipping appointments delays treatment.