Straightening your teeth does not always require brackets and wires. Invisalign® clear aligners use a customized series of nearly invisible, removable trays to gradually move your teeth into better alignment.
Creekside Orthodontics provides personalized Invisalign treatment for teens and adults in Billings, MT, with care planned around your teeth, bite, goals, and daily routine.
What Are Invisalign Clear Aligners?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of custom-made, nearly invisible aligners to gradually straighten teeth and correct certain bite problems.
Unlike traditional braces, the aligners are removable. You can take them out for meals, brushing, and flossing, then put them back in to continue treatment throughout the day.
Each set of aligners is designed around a specific stage of tooth movement. As treatment progresses, you move through the series according to the schedule your Creekside orthodontist prescribes.
What Can Invisalign Treat?
Clear aligners can address many common orthodontic concerns, ranging from straightforward tooth alignment to certain bite problems.
Depending on your individual case, Invisalign may be used to treat:
Crowded or Crooked Teeth
When there isn’t enough room for teeth to line up properly, clear aligners can gradually guide crowded or overlapping teeth into better positions.
Gaps Between Teeth
Invisalign can close unwanted spaces between teeth and create more even alignment across your smile.
Overbites and Underbites
Invisalign can treat certain bite problems involving how the upper and lower teeth meet as part of a personalized orthodontic plan.
Crossbites and Open Bites
Clear aligners may also be appropriate for certain crossbites, open bites, and other alignment concerns.
Invisalign can treat a range of orthodontic cases, from simple to more complex, but the right treatment depends on your bite and tooth-movement needs. Your orthodontist will evaluate your smile and recommend whether clear aligners are a good fit.
Benefits of Invisalign Clear Aligners
Invisalign offers a more discreet approach to orthodontic treatment while letting you maintain much of your normal routine.
Nearly Invisible
The clear aligners fit closely over your teeth, making orthodontic treatment much less noticeable during school, work, social events, and everyday activities.
Removable
You can take your aligners out when eating and drinking, so you do not have the same food restrictions associated with fixed braces.
Easier Oral Hygiene
Because the trays are removable, you can continue brushing and flossing normally throughout treatment.
Smooth and Comfortable
Invisalign aligners don’t use metal brackets or wires, giving you a smooth treatment option that fits closely over your teeth.
Designed Around Your Smile
Each series of aligners is created according to a treatment plan developed for your individual teeth and bite.
Invisalign for Teens and Adults in Billings
Clear aligners can fit different lifestyles and orthodontic goals. Creekside Orthodontics provides individualized treatment based on your age, bite, tooth alignment, and ability to follow the recommended wear schedule.
Teen Invisalign
For teens who qualify for clear-aligner treatment, Invisalign offers a discreet, removable way to straighten teeth without traditional brackets and wires.
You can remove aligners for meals, brushing, flossing, sports (when appropriate), and special occasions, then put them back on. Consistent wear is important for treatment to progress as planned.
Creekside’s orthodontists monitor tooth movement throughout treatment and ensure the aligners keep working toward the planned result.
Invisalign® for Adults
It is never too late to improve your smile. Invisalign gives adults an orthodontic option that can fit naturally into professional, social, and family life. The nearly invisible trays can treat many alignment and bite concerns without drawing significant attention to your orthodontic treatment.
Whether you have never had orthodontic treatment or your teeth have shifted over time, your consultation can determine whether Invisalign is right for your smile.
How Invisalign Treatment Works at Creekside Orthodontics
A Creekside orthodontist plans and monitors your treatment from your first evaluation through your finished smile.
Free Orthodontic Consultation
Your first visit allows you to discuss what you would like to change about your smile. Your orthodontist examines your teeth and bite, reviews your treatment options, and determines whether Invisalign clear aligners are appropriate for your orthodontic needs.
Digital Records and Personalized Treatment Planning
Digital photos and intraoral scans create detailed records of your teeth and bite. Your orthodontist uses those records to develop a digital treatment plan showing how your teeth are expected to move over the course of treatment. Your orthodontist reviews and customizes the plan before creating your aligners.
Your Custom Invisalign Aligners
You receive a series of aligners designed to move your teeth gradually toward their planned positions. For predictable movement, you should generally wear the aligners about 22 hours a day, removing them to eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss. You will change to new aligners according to the schedule your orthodontist provides.
Progress Visits
Periodic appointments allow your Creekside orthodontist to monitor tooth movement and make sure treatment is progressing according to plan. These visits also give you a chance to ask questions and make adjustments if your treatment needs change.
Before & After Invisalign Results
Why Choose Creekside Orthodontics for Invisalign in Billings?
Choosing clear aligners is about more than the trays themselves. Your orthodontist plans tooth movement, monitors your progress, and adjusts treatment as your smile changes.
Specialist-Led Orthodontic Care
Dr. Dustin Hunsaker, Dr. Chad Lambourne, and Dr. Gregory England provide orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults at Creekside Orthodontics. Every treatment plan is built around the patient’s bite, goals, and individual needs.
Personalized Around Your Smile and Routine
Creekside offers comprehensive orthodontic treatment with options designed for different ages and lifestyles. Your orthodontist will determine how clear aligners can fit your treatment needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Convenient Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic treatment involves regular visits, so convenience matters. Creekside offers phone and online appointment scheduling and works to make ongoing orthodontic care fit into busy family, school, and work schedules.
A Welcoming Billings Orthodontic Office
Creekside emphasizes a friendly, energetic environment and compassionate care designed to help patients feel comfortable throughout treatment.
Invisalign & Clear Aligners in Billings, MT
Creekside Orthodontics provides Invisalign clear aligner treatment for patients in Billings and surrounding Eastern Montana communities. Our Billings office offers consultations, treatment planning, and ongoing orthodontic visits in one convenient location.
Creekside Orthodontics
1241 N Transtech Way
Billings, MT 59102
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Start With a Free Invisalign Consultation in Billings
Schedule a free orthodontic consultation with Creekside Orthodontics in Billings. You’ll meet with our team, discuss your goals, and learn whether Invisalign is a good fit for your teeth, bite, and lifestyle.
INVISALIGN® FAQ
When your child is ready for ongoing dental care, the questions you have about what to expect and what to worry about may be overwhelming. Thankfully, Dr. Snider can be your reliable expert! Below, you’ll find plenty of answers to some of the most common questions we receive at our Billings, MT practice. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us and ask directly.
How long does Invisalign treatment take?
Treatment time depends on the amount and type of tooth movement needed. Some cases are relatively straightforward, while others require a longer series of aligners. After evaluating your teeth and bite and developing your treatment plan, your Creekside orthodontist can give you a personalized estimate.
How many hours a day should I wear Invisalign aligners?
Creekside recommends wearing Invisalign aligners for approximately 22 hours per day unless your orthodontist gives you different instructions. You generally remove them for meals, drinks other than water, brushing, and flossing.
Can I eat normally with Invisalign?
Yes. Because you remove your aligners before meals, you can continue eating the foods you normally enjoy. Brush your teeth as directed before putting the aligners back in.
Will Invisalign affect my speech?
Some patients notice a slight temporary change in speech when they first begin wearing clear aligners. As your tongue adjusts to the trays, this typically improves.
Can both teenagers and adults be treated with Invisalign®?
Yes. However, our practice has elected to limit the use of Invisalign® to the treatment of adult patients and some teens since orthodontic treatment is more predictable after growth and development is completed.
How long does treatment take with Invisalign®?
Like traditional braces, the length of treatment depends on the complexity of the case, but the average treatment time with Invisalign® is 1 year. After Dr. Snider develops and approves your orthodontic treatment plan with Align Technology, Inc., the total treatment time in months can be estimated by Invisalign®’s software.
Will wearing Invisalign® aligners affect my speech?
Similar to other orthodontic treatments, Invisalign® aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having aligners in your mouth, any lisp caused by the aligners should disappear.
Does Invisalign® hurt?
During the first day that you use each set of Invisalign® aligners, you may feel some discomfort because the aligner is gently moving your teeth. In most cases, the discomfort will subside within the first day.
Does insurance cover Invisalign?
Some dental insurance plans with orthodontic benefits cover Invisalign treatment. Coverage varies by policy, so Creekside’s team can review your benefits and available payment options with you. The practice currently accepts most major insurance plans and offers flexible financing, including CareCredit.
