Invisalign is an orthodontic appliance designed to subtly move teeth using biomechanical force. Unlike traditional metal braces, these aligners are custom designed using high quality plastic material to help you straighten misaligned teeth without the social stigma of metal mouth.
You will have perfectly straight teeth to smile with confidence. However, you should wear the aligner for at least 20-22 hours a day during the treatment period, which may vary depending on tooth complexity and the goal of straightening the teeth. Your orthodontist will inform you of the aligner replacement schedule, which can be 2 to 3 weeks.
Just like millions, you will have better looking straight teeth within months with Invisalign aligners and at the end of the treatment it will be a big surprise to your friends as they won’t notice you are wearing the clear braces. Unlike metal brackets, which cause discomfort, Invisalign gives you the much-needed flexibility to remove them as and when needed.
The procedure for moving teeth using braces is very complex, so it is likely to create some discomfort. With Invisalign, custom designed to an individual’s unique specifications, you can now move your crooked teeth into the correct position without the discomfort of traditional braces. The aligners fit snugly against the teeth and begin to move the teeth in the desired direction using biomechanical force.
Your orthodontist will thoroughly examine your dental system using highly advanced 3D scanning technology and share the treatment plan with you before taking an impression of your dental system to custom design a set of aligners according to the plan treatment.
The number of aligners needed to straighten misaligned teeth depends on tooth complexity. All you have to do is wear an aligner according to the treatment plan for at least 20-22 hours a day and consult your orthodontist to replace it with a new aligner after the prescribed intervals. In just a few months, you will have straight teeth to smile freely without the stress of visible wires and brackets.
Benefits of Invisalign
“Invisalign is a very effective brace, just like traditional braces, designed to straighten misaligned teeth,” says Natalie Woods, orthodontist at Invisalign London.
Apart from the advantage of the treatment result, the main advantage of Invisalign is the high quality transparent plastic material used in the manufacturing of the aligners. Thus, it helps you achieve functionally better and aesthetically shiny teeth, without the stress of a metal mouth.
The discretion of braces is a great advantage, especially when the treatment involves the face and mouth, but it gives you several other benefits like the freedom to remove the braces before a meal, brushing and flossing, or any other occasion. More importantly, you are free to eat whatever you want as you have the freedom to remove it before a meal.
Invisalign can correct overlapping teeth, gaps and misaligned teeth
If your teeth are out of alignment, it can lead to several oral health issues like cavities, enamel erosion, plaque and tartar, gum disease, bad breath, among others. If the wire and brackets of traditional braces are negatively affecting your confidence, you can opt for clear aligners to discreetly straighten misaligned teeth.
Orthodontists recommend Invisalign aligners to correct structural problems of mild to moderate complexity. If your teeth are overlapping, or if there are large gaps between the teeth, or over/underbite issues, or any other issues due to misaligned teeth, you can contact an orthodontist to discuss the possibility. to correct dental problems with Invisalign.
Depending on the level of complexity, your orthodontist’s treatment plan, involving the number of aligners needed to achieve the desired tooth straightening goal. The duration of the treatment depends on the dental complexity and the number of gutters recommended.
The success of Invisalign treatment depends on how religiously you wear the aligners without interruption. Your orthodontist will ask you to visit at regular intervals to monitor progress and replace the old aligner with the new one to move the teeth further in the desired direction according to the plan.
The orthodontist must be certified by Invisalign
Moving teeth with braces is a very complex procedure, as it requires not only an understanding of dental anatomy, but also the right balance between precision and a sense of facial aesthetics.
As Invisalign treatment uses advanced technology, your orthodontist must be certified by Invisalign. Only those who follow the specific training obtain the certificate to perform the Invisalign treatment. If your tooth structure is very complex, you may need a combination of Invisalign and traditional techniques to achieve the desired teeth straightening results in minimal time.
Moving teeth in the desired direction using Invisalign is not just a matter of facial aesthetics, as it involves the use of subtle biomechanical force. So, never try to start wearing Invisalign without consulting a certified Invisalign practitioner.
Teeth straightening treatments using clear aligners, like Invisalign, aren’t cheap. You must therefore be very careful when carrying and storing your aligners. Most importantly, wear them for at least 20 hours a day and maintain your oral hygiene to get quality results on time.
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