How Does Invisalign Work?
A visit with your dentist is the first step on your journey. Impressions are taken and sent to the Invisalign lab where a series of aligners are fabricated.
You will assume the responsibility of replacing your aligners as prescribed by your dental provider, usually in two week intervals.
With each new aligner you can anticipate a snug fit initially. Teeth will shift ever so slightly with each changed aligner. Within weeks you will likely begin to see results. The length of time needed to complete your teeth straightening program depends on the severity of the malocclusion you presented.
Invisalign Advantages
The advantages of Invisalign over other teeth straightening methods include:
Aesthetics: The aligners are clear so no one is aware that you are undergoing teeth straightening unless you tell them.
Ability to eat all your favorite foods: With Invisalign, you simply remove these “braces” before meals and snacks. This means you can enjoy anything you wish. Just remember to replace the aligners immediately after.
Comfort: There are no metal brackets or wires to irritate soft oral tissues. With traditional braces, the wearer has to be very careful not to bend or break wires.
Convenient: In addition to being able to enjoy your favorite foods, you will be able to remove the aligners to complete your daily teeth cleaning regimen. You will be able to brush and floss without any obstacles, which should translate to completing your teeth straightening program with healthy teeth and gums.
The final step of your teeth straightening program involves wearing a retainer. This is an important aspect of your treatment plan as the retainer keeps your teeth from shifting back. The retainer resembles the clear aligners you have been wearing and allows you the same advantages you had wearing the aligners.
You can improve your smile and achieve better oral health with straighter teeth. A consultation with your dentist at Aesthetic Dental Partners can get you started on the path to achieving these goals.
