The clear aligners are removable, so you can eat and brush your teeth without worrying about food getting stuck or snagging on wires and brackets. However, you must wear them for 22 hours a day to get the most out of your Invisalign treatment.
A top Invisalign provider can fix issues like severe overbite and underbite. You will receive a retainer set to help you maintain your new straight smile.
It’s Transparent
Invisalign is popular because it is almost invisible. This is why adults and teens love it. They don’t want to wear ugly metal braces. Invisalign is made up of a series clear aligner trays which slowly shifts your teeth into the proper position. Your doctor will use a digital scanner to create 3D images of your teeth, and then customize a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. After your doctor approves the custom aligner tray sequence, you’ll receive your first set of trays. You’ll change to a new set of clear aligners about every two weeks, and each pair of trays takes your teeth a little further into their correct position.
The clear aligner trays come in a transparent, flexible plastic called SmartTrack. They are comfortable and virtually impossible to see while wearing. You may experience mild discomfort initially, just as you would with traditional braces. This is because the trays are forcing your teeth into their correct positions. But this will subside after you get used the feeling.
Once your treatment is over, you’ll have to wear a retainer in order to maintain the new positioning of your smile. You can either order a retainer online or buy one from your doctor. Retainers help prevent relapse, which is when your teeth move back to their previous, crooked positions.
Invisalign treats a wide variety of bite and teeth alignment issues. From mild cases of crooked teeth to more serious problems such as an overbite or underbite, Invisalign can effectively fix these conditions to give you a straighter, healthier smile. Crooked teeth are difficult to clean and can lead to cavities and gum disease. Poor bite alignment may also lead to excessive wear on lower teeth, indigestion or jaw problems. Invisalign can effectively address these problems to give you a healthier, happier smile.
It’s Comfortable
Invisalign patients don’t feel the same discomfort as those who wear traditional braces. However, many people still feel some initial aches and pains as their teeth adjust to the new treatment. This is normal and should subside within a few days or a week after each tray change. Many patients find over-the counter pain relievers helpful during this period.
Invisalign aligners also feel more comfortable than traditional braces because they do not have any irritating or sharp metal wires, brackets or wires that could scrape your inside of the mouth. The smooth plastic of the aligners will not cause nicks or cut in your mouth. Furthermore, the aligners are clear, so they won’t leave you with a mouth full of metal that looks clunky or unattractive.
Invisalign trays are easily removed before meals. This allows you to eat the foods that you love without having to worry about restrictions. If you’re concerned that eating sticky, crunchy, or chewy foods could damage the aligners and trays, you should brush the teeth afterward to avoid buildup.
Invisalign not only helps you achieve a straighter smile but also improves your oral hygiene by eliminating gaps and crowding. Plaque and tartar can cause tooth decay and gum diseases when your teeth are crowded. Crowded teeth can also trap bits of food between them, making them hard to brush or floss effectively.
To get the best results, it is important to stick to the treatment plan. Generally, most patients can achieve their desired results in 12 to 18 months as long as they stick with the guidelines. Some of the most common guidelines include wearing trays for 22 hours every day and seeing your orthodontist at least once a month for cleanings and regular checkups.
It’s Efficient
Unlike traditional braces, which have wires and brackets that get stuck in food and can make cleaning teeth a pain, Invisalign is fully removable. You can continue to brush and floss your teeth as usual, reducing the risk for plaque buildup. Invisalign also offers a faster treatment than traditional braces. This is because it requires fewer office visits.
Invisalign can treat a wide range of orthodontic cases, including complex malocclusions like bicuspid derotation and root movements of the upper central incisors up to 4 mm. Invisalign utilizes CAD/CAM technology to predict treatment outcomes. It then fabricates a series of aligners that are customized for each patient, based on their unique dental structure. This allows for more accurate and predictible results, with a reduced incidence of overbite and underbite as well as skeletal discrepancies, buccolingual inclination, and skeletal discrepancies.
The Invisalign system is also efficient in achieving significant changes to the bite relationship between the anterior and posterior teeth. Invisalign can effectively close the gap between the upper and lower front teeth, as well as reposition crowded teeth. This can improve the quality of biting and chewing, while also improving the aesthetic appearance of the smile.
While you may experience some initial discomfort with your new Invisalign trays, this will typically disappear after a few weeks. You can help speed up this process by wearing your trays constantly, except for when you are eating or drinking. You should remove your trays when eating or drinking to avoid food getting stuck, which can lead to tooth decay. It is also important to brush and floss regularly while in Invisalign, so that your gums and teeth stay healthy throughout the treatment process.
During the treatment process, you will be given new trays every two weeks. These trays will move your teeth little by little until they are in the desired position. Some patients may need to wear their trays longer than others depending on their dental needs and severity of their malocclusion. Speak to our team if you have any questions about the length of your Invisalign treatments. We can provide advice on how to optimize treatment time and the benefits that come from wearing your trays consistently.
It’s Affordable
Invisalign could be the answer for you if you’re looking for an alternative braces. While it may initially seem like a large investment, the benefits are worth the cost.
A dentist will first create a treatment plan. A special camera will be used to scan your teeth and capture digital images of your entire mouth. These will allow the doctor to move specific teeth on the screen, view your jaw from different angles, and foresee what your face will look like after the treatment is complete. Once the initial treatment plan is finalized, a series of custom aligners will be created for you. Each aligner has a comfortable BPA free plastic material. Each aligner will be worn for a specific amount of time and then you will switch to the next. During your treatment, your teeth will be gradually shifted into the desired position.
The number of aligners required varies depending on the severity of your case. If you have a crossbite, where some of your upper and lower teeth are in front of each other, you will need more aligners. Likewise, more complicated cases can take longer to treat, which can lead to higher costs.
You will need to visit the office regularly once the aligners have been made. This is so that you can monitor your progress and pick up new ones. During your visits, the dentist will be able fix any issues you may have with your teeth. For example, he can fix a crossbite. Invisalign may also be able to help correct hydodontia (overcrowding of teeth).
