Invisalign

Dental appliances have advanced through the years from the traditional braces to the more comfortable aligners. The recent innovation in the field of dentistry has been the inception of clear aligners exemplified by the brand Invisalign. 

Invisalign are clear, removable dental aligners that are used to straighten the alignment of the teeth. These aligners are manufactured to fit into the teeth that are in the shape of the teeth.

At our practice, we offer patients with Invisalign for those who would prefer them to braces as they are more comfortable to wear.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign works by rectifying the alignment of misaligned teeth. Patients are expected to have their aligners changed every two weeks based on the progress of their treatment. Aligners are customized to suit patient needs. Dentists will first capture digital images of the teeth through diagnostic tools such as X-rays. The set of aligners are then engineered with the help of 3D technology into the shape of the teeth. Once they are ready in the labs, they will be inserted into the patient’s teeth.

Patients are advised to wear the aligners for every 20 to 22 hours in a day and have them changed in every two weeks.

What Are the Benefits From Wearing Invisalign?

Crowded and crooked teeth are bound to destroy the beauty of the smile. The innovative dental appliance Invisalign is designed to correct many types of dental malocclusions.

Here are some the dental problems that Invisalign can address:

• Gaps: Unwanted gaps between the teeth can certainly bring a flaw to the smile. Invisalign will close the gaps between teeth that are far apart.
• Crowding: Crowding is the result of teeth that are growing too close to each other. Crowded teeth will make it difficult to brush and floss, leading to dental cavities.
• Improper bite: An improper bite is the result of misaligned teeth. An improper bite can lead to overbite, underbite, and crossbite. Invisalign can correct the alignment of such teeth.

What Are the Advantages of Wearing Invisalign?

The advantages demonstrated by Invisalign are why most patients sought to opt them for treatment. These comfortable aligners have proven to gracefully address the concerns of busy patients who would otherwise find it difficult to wear braces.

Here are some of the advantages why we recommend Invisalign:

• These clear aligners, as the name suggests, are nearly invisible. The translucent nature of Invisalign makes it a better alternative to the conventional braces as they are less obvious to the casual observer. This would encourage patients to wear them with confidence and continue treatment without hesitation.
• Invisalign are removable aligners, which makes it easier to brush and floss. Also, patients need not sacrifice on their diet just because of the onset of treatment.
• As these aligners are non-metallic, they are much more comfortable than conventional metal braces. The smooth texture of Invisalign will not cause inflammation and pain around the tissues of the mouth.
• Wearing Invisalign is usually not painful.
• Patients only need to visit their dentists once in two weeks.