Have you been thinking about getting braces? Are you curious about the different options out there? If so, we’re here to help. There are many different kinds of orthodontic treatments, and each one has its own unique benefits. This article will help you understand the ins and outs of Invisalign, so that you can decide if it’s right for you!
Dental Treatment Option
Invisalign is a modern teeth straightening technique that is definitely worth considering. It uses clear plastic aligners that you change every week and it gradually straightens your teeth over time. It works best for people who have mild to moderate crowding or spacing issues in their teeth.
It’s different from traditional braces because it doesn’t use metal wires and brackets; instead, it uses the same type of material dentists use to make retainers. This means you don’t have any of the cuts and ulcers on the tongue and inside of the cheek that come with traditional braces.
It’s been used by people of all ages and genders who are looking for a way to improve their smile. Invisalign is often favoured by adults due to the discrete nature of the aligners, but can be for anyone. As it is made out of clear, thin plastic, it is virtually invisible. In addition, since there are no wires involved, there is no risk of broken brackets or food getting stuck in wires!
You must wear your aligners for 22 hours a day, and only take them out to eat and clean your teeth. As you remove them to eat, you can still eat whatever you like. With traditional braces you are told to avoid sticky or hard foods that could break the braces, and brightly coloured foods that could stain the braces or your teeth.
Although you only wear each set of Invisalign aligners for a week, you must still take care to clean them thoroughly every day. Small particles of dirt and food can build up on your teeth and in the aligners over the course of the day, so it is very important to give them a good clean. If you don’t, you can risk staining or damaging them.
Benefits
Invisalign has many benefits: less pain than traditional braces, more discreet than traditional braces, and straightened teeth in less time than traditional braces. It also has a success rate of 98%!
In summary, Invisalign is:
- simpler to clean
- in need of less dentist visits
- not requiring adjustments for eating
- aesthetically better
- good at correcting dental issues
Here’s how Invisalign works
- Firstly, you need to book an appointment with a dentist that specialises in Invisalign. Here the orthodontist will advise you on the treatment plan, and take bite impressions of your teeth to send off to a dental laboratory.
- Next your aligners will be made using 3D imaging technology. You will receive between 12 and 48 sets of aligners depending on your situation.
- You will receive all your aligners at once, so you do not have to frequently visit the orthodontist. You will then begin wearing your aligners for 22 hours each day and change sets each week.
And while your teeth will still move slowly over time with Invisalign, they’ll move faster than they would with traditional braces. So what’s the downside? Well, there isn’t one! In fact, many people have been able to straighten their teeth in half the time with Invisalign than they would have with traditional braces.
If you’re looking into orthodontic options for yourself or someone else in your family, Invisalign may be an excellent choice!
