The plan comes first
A digital setup is a planning tool, not a guarantee. The clinician must decide which movements are appropriate.
Clear aligners · Coquitlam, BC
Invisalign in Coquitlam: what matters beyond the trays
Invisalign is a branded clear-aligner system. The trays are only one part of care; diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring, refinements and retention determine the clinical process.
The practical framework
What matters for this decision
Wear is active treatment
Removable aligners generally require consistent daily wear according to the prescribed schedule.
Attachments may be needed
Tooth-coloured attachments, elastics or other auxiliaries may be used to improve control of specific movements.
Refinements are common
Additional scans and aligners may be needed when treatment goals have not been fully achieved.
Decision context
Clear aligners work best when the treatment plan and daily wear work together.
Before starting Invisalign, understand the planned movements, expected wear schedule, possible attachments or elastics, how progress will be checked and how refinements are handled.
Clinical destination
myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam
When you are ready for an in-person assessment, care is available through myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam. The practice currently lists Dr. Aly Kanani and Dr. Alireza Haerian Ardekani among its orthodontists and offers braces and Invisalign for children, teens and adults.
1158 The High St #106, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0C6604-949-0654
Questions people ask
Useful answers before you decide
How many hours a day do Invisalign aligners need to be worn?
Wear instructions are individualized, but consistent daily wear is central to removable-aligner treatment. Follow the schedule prescribed by the treating orthodontist.
Why might Invisalign need attachments or elastics?
Attachments and elastics can help the aligners control movements that trays alone may not predictably achieve.
What is an Invisalign refinement?
A refinement is an additional planning and aligner stage used when further movement is needed to reach the treatment goals.
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Reference context
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Last reviewed September 5, 2026. Educational content only. Treatment availability, provider schedules, fees and office policies can change; confirm current details directly with the clinical practice.