Mississauga Invisalign, previewed before you start
See your projected smile at a free workup
Written by the Willow Dental Associates team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Neil Elman. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Thinking about straighter teeth?
Maybe crowding or a gap has bothered you for years, but braces never felt right. Mississauga Invisalign at Willow Dental Associates starts with a free workup, so you can see where your teeth could move before you commit.
Clear aligners work well for patients who have:
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- A mild to moderate overbite, underbite, or crossbite
- Teeth that shifted after braces as a teen
How do clear aligners work?
Invisalign clear aligners are thin, removable trays that shift your teeth a little at a time, following a plan built from a digital scan. You take them out to eat, brush, and floss, and most people won't notice you're wearing them.
Your clear aligner treatment, step by step
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Free workup
A consultation, an iTero digital scan, and photos show your projected result, free of charge.
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Your plan
We map each tooth movement from your scan and work out how many aligner sets you'll need.
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New aligners on schedule
You'll switch to a new set every one to two weeks, and each set moves your teeth a little further.
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Check-ins about every six weeks
Short visits let us confirm your teeth are moving as planned and adjust the plan when needed.
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Retainers to hold your results
Vivera or bonded retainers keep your teeth in their new positions once you finish your last set.
Interest-free monthly payment plans available.
Clear aligners or braces? How they compare day to day
We offer clear aligners and metal braces in our Mississauga office, so we can recommend the one that fits your bite and your routine.
- Look:
- Clear aligners are hard to spot. Braces use metal brackets and wires on the front of your teeth.
- Eating:
- You take aligners out to eat, so popcorn, nuts, and chewy foods stay on the menu. With braces, hard and sticky foods can break a bracket.
- Cleaning:
- With aligners out, you brush and floss as usual. Braces take extra time, often with floss threaders or a water flosser.
- Wear:
- Aligners only move your teeth while they're in, so they suit patients ready to wear them most of the day. Braces stay on and work around the clock.
Everyday life with clear aligners
A few small habits keep your aligners clean and your treatment on track.
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Cleaning your aligners:
Rinse them each time you take them out, and brush them gently with cool water. Hot water can warp the plastic.
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Talking:
You might notice a slight lisp for the first few days. It usually fades as your tongue adjusts.
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Sports:
Take your aligners out for contact sports and wear a sports mouthguard. We offer custom ones in our office.
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Travel:
Bring your previous set as a backup in case an aligner cracks or goes missing while you're away.
Why patients choose Willow Dental for Invisalign
We plan aligner treatment with an airway-minded, expansion approach, so we look at your bite and breathing along with how your teeth line up. Invisalign Teen and Invisalign First mean teens and younger children can start with us too.
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Costs and coverage for Invisalign
Frequently asked questions
It depends on how much your teeth need to move. Minor spacing or crowding can take a few months, while fuller corrections often take a year or longer. Wearing your aligners as directed keeps you on track. Your free Mississauga Invisalign workup gives you an estimated timeline before you decide to start.
Plan on 20 to 22 hours a day. Take them out to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush, then put them back in. Aligners left out for long stretches stop moving your teeth on schedule, which can add time. A protective case keeps them clean when they're out of your mouth.
Often, yes. Invisalign Teen is designed for teenagers, and Invisalign First treats younger children while their jaws are still growing, which suits our expansion approach. At the workup, we'll look at your child's bite, jaw growth, and breathing, then explain whether aligners, expansion, or another option makes the most sense right now.
You'll likely feel pressure or mild soreness for a day or two after each new set, a sign the aligners are working. It usually fades quickly, and soft foods help in the meantime if chewing feels tender. Most people find aligners more comfortable than brackets and wires, which can rub the cheeks and lips.
Book online or call (905) 279-5050 to set up your free workup. It includes a consultation, an iTero digital scan and photos, so you'll see your projected result before spending anything. If aligners aren't the right fit for your bite, we'll tell you why and explain what else could work, including traditional braces.
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