Invisalign in Coquitlam

Invisalign, or sometimes referred to as invisible braces or clear aligners, is a modern technique to help straighten and align the teeth to improve the bite, relieve crowding or spacing in the smile, and improve aesthetics. The Invisalign process often replaces the need for traditional metal brackets and wires and provides an almost-invisible way to move the teeth into alignment. Additionally, straight teeth are easier to keep clean and help prevent the buildup of bacteria that can cause gum disease and cavities. 

Oasis Dental Clinic is proud to bring life to your smile with Invisalign in Coquitlam. During your initial Invisalign consultation in Coquitlam with us, our dentists will review the specific areas of your smile that need to be addressed that will help obtain straight teeth and a beautiful smile. In order to find out if Invisalign is right for you, our dentists will review your smile and perform a digital scan of your teeth. With the digital scan, we are able to create a digital smile simulation to show how your smile can change with our Invisalign treatment in Coquitlam. 

Once we begin treatment, small tooth-coloured buttons (known as attachments) are placed on the teeth. These attachments are unique to each patient’s specific tooth movements and help direct and guide the teeth based on what the dentist has planned. A series of clear plastic trays are worn throughout treatment. These trays are kept in place for 22 hours a day and are only removed for eating. These trays can also be used with whitening gel that we provide to brighten your teeth throughout the Invisalign treatment.

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Once we have gone through all the trays, the smile is reviewed and if any further minor changes are required, we perform a new digital scan of the teeth and plan for a few additional trays as needed to make the desired changes. When we are at a place where the smile has become straight and the bite is even, the attachments are removed and the Invisalign treatment is completed. We always provide maintenance trays that are recommended to be worn at night to help maintain the alignment and prevent the teeth shifting and becoming crowded again. Should the teeth shift after treatment, we provide free corrections with further Invisalign treatment for up to 5 years from the initial start date of the Invisalign process.

Most Invisalign plans take about 6 to 18 months, depending on how much your teeth need to move. Mild crowding or small gaps can finish sooner, while more complex bite corrections take longer. After your digital scan, your dentist will map out your treatment and give you a personal estimate, and wearing your aligners about 22 hours a day is the best way to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces typically remain in place for 18 to 24 months, so Invisalign is often the shorter option, though the right timeline always depends on your own case. Whichever route you choose, wearing your retainers afterwards is what keeps your results lasting.

Invisalign can straighten crowded or spaced teeth and improve how your teeth bite together, without metal brackets and wires. Not every case suits aligners, and some complex ones may be better treated with braces. At your consultation, your dentist will review your smile and tell you honestly which option fits your goals.

Many dental plans include orthodontic coverage that can apply to Invisalign, and the amount varies by plan. We offer direct billing for Invisalign, so we can submit your claim for you and you only pay the portion your plan doesn't cover. Bring your insurance details to your free consultation and our team will help you understand your coverage. You can also read about becoming a patient on our new patients page.

Oasis Dental Studio is a Blue Diamond Invisalign provider for 2026, the highest tier in Align Technology's provider rankings. Align, the company that makes Invisalign, assigns these tiers based on how many Invisalign cases a practice treats, so Blue Diamond status reflects the amount of hands-on experience our team has with clear aligners.

It's worth knowing what the tier does and doesn't mean. It isn't a separate exam or a guarantee of results, since every Invisalign provider completes Align's training. What it does show is that we treat a high volume of Invisalign cases, so our team has seen a wide range of smiles and treatment plans. You can confirm our status through Align's official Invisalign doctor locator.

Many Coquitlam patients turn to us for Invisalign, and we're proud to help them straighten their teeth without metal braces. At our clinic in Burquitlam, you can have your digital scan, see a preview of your new smile, and carry out your treatment with the same team that looks after the rest of your dental care, with appointments available seven days a week.

Your aligners need to stay in about 22 hours a day and come out only when you eat. Wearing them consistently is the best way to keep your treatment on track.

Most people feel some pressure or mild soreness for a few days when they start a new set of aligners, and it usually settles quickly. If anything feels more than mild, let us know and we'll help.

They're small tooth-coloured buttons, called attachments, that help guide your teeth based on what your dentist has planned. They're removed once your treatment is complete.

Yes. We provide maintenance trays to wear at night so your teeth stay where they are and don't shift or become crowded again.

We provide free corrections with further Invisalign treatment for up to 5 years from the day you start.

Yes. Your trays can be used with whitening gel that we provide, so you can brighten your teeth during treatment. You can read more about our teeth whitening services.

Yes. Call us to book a complimentary consultation with Dr. Sharma or Dr. Verjee, where you'll have a digital scan and see a preview of how your smile could change.

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If you’re interested in learning more about our Invisalign treatment in Coquitlam, give us a call today to speak with Dr Sharma or Dr. Verjee for a complimentary consultation about Invisalign in Coquitlam. If you ever considered traditional braces, check out our blog article which covers Invisalign vs traditional braces including cost, and much more.