Invisalign & Clear Aligners
How Much Do Your Teeth Shift with Each Invisalign Aligner Tray?
Learn how much each Invisalign aligner tray shifts your teeth, what affects the pace of movement, and the everyday benefits of clear aligners.
Invisalign & Clear Aligners
How aligners actually move your teeth, tray by tray.
Invisalign explained by a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist: how far teeth move with each aligner tray, what attachments do, and how to plan aligners well.
Clear aligners look simple from the outside, and the mechanics underneath are precise. Each tray moves a few teeth a fraction of a millimeter, and the plan behind those trays decides how the finished smile looks. These articles explain that process in plain language, from how much movement each tray delivers to why wear time matters.
Many patients also use aligners as the first step before veneers or whitening. If you want to see how treatment is planned at the practice, start with the Invisalign page.
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Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Benefits of Invisalign vs. Metal Braces
Compare Invisalign and metal braces side by side: how each works, comfort, appearance, and safety, explained by Dr. Kerri Hill.
The questions patients ask us first
How fast do teeth move with Invisalign?
Movement is planned in small steps, with each tray worn for about one to two weeks. Our guide on tooth movement per tray covers the details and what affects your timeline.
Are these articles a substitute for an orthodontic exam?
No article can assess your bite. A consultation with digital scans shows what aligners can achieve for your teeth and how long it may take.
Can aligners be combined with cosmetic treatment?
Often, yes. Straightening first can mean fewer or thinner veneers later, and whitening is a common finishing step.
Planned With the Finished Smile in Mind
Dr. Hill plans aligner treatment as part of the whole smile, with the same eye for proportion she brings to veneers and smile design.