Invisalign Gilbert, AZ: Clear Aligner Therapy at Oasis Orthodontics
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a series of custom, removable clear plastic aligners that gradually move your teeth into better positions. Each tray is worn 20 to 22 hours per day and swapped for the next one about every one to two weeks, with treatment designed and monitored by an orthodontist using 3D digital planning.
Invisalign Gilbert patients at Oasis Orthodontics start with an iTero scan instead of goopy impressions. The scanner captures a digital 3D model of your teeth in a few minutes, and that model becomes the blueprint for every tray in your series.
Dr. Day reviews your records, sets the movement sequence tooth by tooth, and checks your progress at each visit. That's the difference between aligner therapy planned by a specialist and mail-order trays with no clinical oversight.
Clear aligner therapy handles more than minor crowding. It's routinely used for:
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps and spacing between teeth
- Overbite and deep bite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
Most cases finish in about 12 to 18 months. Simple corrections, like a small amount of front-tooth crowding or a single gap, can wrap up in as little as six months. Longer cases happen too, especially when the bite needs correcting along with tooth alignment.
Now the honest part: results depend on wear time. The trays only work while they're on your teeth, so consistency matters more than anything else.
Why Choose Invisalign in Gilbert? Key Benefits
Invisalign appeals to adults and teens in Gilbert who want straighter teeth without a mouth full of brackets. The trays are thin, smooth, and hard to spot in conversation or in photos.
You take them out to eat. Nothing is off the menu, so corn on the cob at a summer barbecue and popcorn at the Gilbert movie theater are still fair game.
Brushing and flossing stay simple, which helps your gums and enamel through the whole process.
Key benefits
- Nearly invisible. A good fit for professionals in meetings and teens who feel self-conscious about braces.
- Removable. No food restrictions, and oral hygiene stays easy.
- Fewer urgent visits. No brackets to pop off and no wires to poke your cheek.
- A preview before you start. Digital treatment planning shows the projected result at your free consult.
- Comfortable material. Smooth SmartTrack plastic applies gentle, controlled force to move teeth in planned stages.
- Schedule-friendly. Checkups are spaced further apart than monthly wire adjustments, which fits busy Gilbert families.
| What matters to you | Clear aligner therapy | Traditional braces |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Nearly invisible trays | Visible brackets (silver, white-gold, or clear) |
| Eating | Remove for every meal, no restrictions | Skip sticky, hard, and chewy foods |
| Cleaning | Brush and floss normally | Extra time brushing around brackets |
| Urgent visits | Rare | Occasional loose bracket or poking wire |
| Who keeps it working | You, 20 to 22 hours daily | Fixed in place, always working |
Braces still win for certain cases, and we'll tell you straight if that's you. Oasis Orthodontics offers traditional braces in silver, white-gold, or clear as well as clear aligner therapy, so the recommendation is based on your teeth, not on one product.
The Invisalign Process at Oasis Orthodontics: Step by Step
Invisalign treatment at Oasis Orthodontics follows six steps: a free consult with a complimentary 3D iTero scan, a custom digital plan designed by Dr. Day, aligner fabrication in about two to four weeks, daily wear of 20 to 22 hours with tray changes at home, progress checks every six to ten weeks, and retention once your teeth reach their final positions.
Here is that same path laid out in order:
- Free consult and 3D iTero scan at our Gilbert office.
- A custom digital plan designed by Dr. Day.
- Aligner fabrication, usually two to four weeks.
- Daily wear of 20 to 22 hours, with tray changes at home.
- Progress checks every six to ten weeks.
- Retention once your teeth reach their final positions.
Step 1: Free consult and iTero scan
You'll meet Dr. Day, talk through what bothers you about your smile, and get a complimentary 3D iTero scan. We also use only low-dose, high-quality digital X-rays and imaging so your initial assessment is accurate and precise. No trays of impression material.
Step 2: Your custom digital plan
Dr. Day maps the movement of each tooth in sequence and builds your plan around your bite, your gums, and your goals. You'll see a digital preview of the projected result before you commit to anything.
Step 3: Aligners are made and delivered
Your trays are fabricated to that plan and usually arrive within two to four weeks. At your delivery visit we place any small attachments your plan calls for, seat your first set, and show you how to insert and remove them.
Step 4: Wear, change, repeat
Wear each set 20 to 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss. You'll switch to the next set on the schedule we give you, usually every one to two weeks, right at home.
Step 5: Progress checks
We'll see you every six to ten weeks to confirm your teeth are tracking with the plan and to hand off your next batch of trays. Some checks can be handled virtually, which helps if your work or school schedule is tight.
Step 6: Retention
Teeth drift throughout life, so retention protects everything you just accomplished. We'll fit your retainers and explain exactly how long to wear them each day.
Are You a Candidate for Invisalign in Gilbert?
Most people with mild to moderate crowding, gaps, or bite irregularities are candidates for Invisalign. Teens with erupted permanent teeth and adults who want discreet treatment both do well. Severe skeletal bite discrepancies may call for braces or combined treatment. Only an in-person exam with digital records can confirm what will work for you.
The table below compares the cases that typically do well with Invisalign in Gilbert against the cases where Dr. Day may recommend braces or a combined approach instead.
| Usually a good fit for aligner therapy | May do better with braces or combined care |
|---|---|
| Mild to moderate crowding | Severe crowding with limited arch space |
| Spacing and gaps | Significant skeletal bite discrepancies |
| Relapse after earlier braces | Teeth needing large rotations or major vertical movement |
| Mild to moderate overbite, underbite, or crossbite | Growing patients who need appliances to guide jaw development |
| Adults wanting discreet treatment | Younger children still in early treatment stages |
Teens
Invisalign Teen is designed for patients around age 11 and up whose permanent teeth have come in. The trays include compliance indicators, small blue dots that fade with wear, so parents and our team can see whether wear time is on track.
Adults
Weddings, career photos, client-facing work, and video calls all push adults toward clear aligner therapy. Plenty of our adult patients tell us coworkers never noticed.
The one requirement we can't work around
Consistent wear. If trays sit in a backpack or a purse for hours every day, teeth stop tracking and treatment stretches out. We're upfront about this at the free consult, because honesty saves everyone time.
Orthodontic treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Oasis Orthodontics' wide selection of treatment options lets us match the right approach to your case rather than forcing your case into one approach.
Why Choose Oasis Orthodontics for Invisalign Gilbert Treatment?
Straightening teeth is what an orthodontist trains for. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontists complete two to three additional years of specialty residency after dental school, focused specifically on tooth movement and jaw development.
Dr. Scott Day earned his DMD, then completed a Masters of Oral Biology and his Certificate of Orthodontics. He graduated first in his class, following undergraduate studies in Biology. Dr. Day plans and monitors every Invisalign Gilbert case in the practice himself, from the first iTero scan through retention. His educational background and extended experience in the field of dentistry make him capable of providing service above and beyond the norm.
What Gilbert patients get here
- Specialist-led planning. Dr. Day designs and monitors every aligner series personally, including complex bite cases drawn on his years of military and hospital-based practice.
- Digital records. iTero scanning plus low-dose, high-quality digital X-rays for precise, comfortable diagnostics.
- Every option on the table. Aligner therapy, ceramic braces, metal braces, white-gold braces, and early treatment for kids.
- Clear numbers. Your exact fee and monthly options are discussed at the first visit, with interest-free payment plans available and help using orthodontic insurance benefits, FSA, or HSA funds.
- Local trust. Detailed reviews from patients across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek.
- A complete retention program. We protect your results after the last tray comes out.
Dr. Day is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association, along with the Arizona Dental Association, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.
Personalized and affordable orthodontic care for all is the standard we hold ourselves to, and at Oasis Orthodontics you are our priority no. 1.
Invisalign FAQs
How much does Invisalign cost in Gilbert, AZ?
Cost depends on how much movement your teeth need and how long treatment runs, so a short case with minor crowding costs less than full bite correction. You'll get an exact fee in writing at your free consult, with interest-free payment plans available.
Does insurance cover Invisalign?
Many dental plans include an orthodontic benefit that applies to aligner therapy the same way it applies to braces. We'll review your coverage and file on your behalf, and FSA or HSA dollars can typically be applied as well.
How long does Invisalign take?
Most patients finish in about 12 to 18 months. Simple corrections sometimes wrap up in six months, while bite correction can run longer. Your digital treatment plan sets the projected timeline, and wear time is what keeps you on schedule.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Expect mild pressure or tenderness for one to three days after switching sets, which is the feeling of your teeth moving. Most patients describe it as tightness, and it fades as the tray settles in. Switching trays before bed helps.
Is Invisalign as effective as braces?
For mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and many common bite issues, aligner therapy delivers results comparable to braces when worn as prescribed. Braces hold an advantage with large rotations, significant vertical movement, or severe skeletal bite differences. Dr. Day will show you which option fits your teeth better.
Can teens get Invisalign?
Yes. Invisalign Teen is built for patients whose permanent teeth have erupted, generally around age 11 and up. Compliance indicators fade with wear, giving parents and our team an easy way to check wear time, and replacement trays are part of the Teen system.
What happens if I lose an aligner or don't wear it enough?
Call us right away at 480.812.9100. Depending on where you are in the series, we may move you to the next set early, back you up a set, or order a replacement. Regularly skipping wear time causes teeth to stop tracking, which means extra trays and longer treatment, so call early.
Book Your Free Invisalign Consultation in Gilbert
A confident smile starts here. Your free consult at Oasis Orthodontics includes a complimentary 3D iTero smile scan, a look at your projected result, and straight answers about timing and cost.
We keep after-school and after-work times open, and same-week visits are often available.
Call 480.812.9100, email info@oasisortho.com, or schedule your free consult online.
Oasis Orthodontics
3303 S. Lindsay Rd., Suite 126
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Our Gilbert office welcomes patients from across the East Valley, including Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek. A beautiful smile can change your world! It can change how you feel about smiling in every photo, at every meeting, and in every family picture, and our goal is to give you the smile you deserve, and for all of us to have a fun time along the way.