What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a dental treatment that involves creating custom-made aligners to straighten your teeth gradually. This treatment moves the teeth into the desired position for improved health and cosmetic appearance.
There are two basic types of Invisalign, traditional and clear, which offer different benefits depending on your needs. Traditional Invisalign will produce fixed results with the possibility of slight adjustments over time for maximum comfort, while clear Invisalign is a more temporary fix with the option to remove aligners at any time.
The Invisalign process begins with the patient taking detailed digital scans of their mouth and then going through a 3-D computerized simulation process where they can see what their new smile will look like when it’s completed. The next step includes creating custom aligners made from either plastic or metal depending on each case to shift the teeth into place gradually.
Aligners are worn only about 22 hours a day for around two weeks at one time before being replaced by new ones that are often thinner and more comfortable than the old one, which is then discarded. There can be a waiting period between aligning sessions where patients have to return for follow-ups to monitor their progress until they reach the desired result.
It’s often considered an alternative to traditional orthodontic treatments for those who have a busy lifestyle and want straighter teeth but don’t want to wear braces.
Who is Invisalign for?
While Invisalign is great for straightening teeth, not everyone should use them. Some people may require more than invisalign to correct their dental issues. So, who is invisalign for?
1. Self-conscious people. Invisalign is great for people who want straighter teeth but don’t want to interfere with their lifestyle in any way – they do not stand out like traditional metal braces, so you’re able to maintain your smile in public without feeling self-conscious about wearing them. Such people can go on with their everyday lives while wearing them, which is impossible with traditional braces.
2. People who are on a budget. Invisalign is also a great option for those who want straighter teeth but do not have the financial means to pay for metal braces or dental surgery. Invisible aligners can be custom-made by your dentist based on your needs, and they are also much cheaper in the long term (they last between 18 and 24 months).
3. People with mild to moderate teeth problems. Invisalign is a treatment for adults and teens who have mild to moderate problems with their teeth, jaw, or bite. It’s also for people who want straight teeth but can’t wear braces due to orthodontic issues such as crowded teeth, worn tooth enamel, and gum disease.
4. Busy individuals – Invisalign is also great for busy people and don’t have time to maintain braces daily because you only need to see your dentist about once every six weeks. Furthermore, invisalign orthodontics can be worn during sleep, so there’s no interruption of one’s schedule when wearing the aligners. Invisalign is also considered an alternative treatment option for patients who cannot afford traditional treatments such as braces.
5. People with physical limitations. Invisalign is also great for people who have difficulty wearing braces due to arthritis, TMJ disorder, or other reasons that make it difficult to put on and remove traditional metals.
Benefits of Invisalign
This treatment option has many benefits for patients, including the following:
Convenient
What’s more, invisalign is also not invasive and does not require any surgery or anesthesia to get the treatment done. This means that patients can undergo this procedure without worrying about getting a general anesthetic which has been known to cause nausea and vomiting for some people.
No adhesives or rubber bands are required
There’s no need for messy adhesives or uncomfortable rubber bands that often make people gag during treatment as they wear these devices around their mouth all day long. In addition, the lack of rubber bands ensures even better oral hygiene because they don’t accumulate the bacteria that usually live around a person’s mouth.
No teeth removal
Invisalign requires no teeth removal, unlike traditional metal braces, which often require brackets to be attached to each tooth and wires threaded through them before they are tightened into place. You never need to worry about invisalign getting in your way when you eat or drink because it is so clear!
Affordable
Invisalign is more affordable than traditional orthodontic treatments like braces. It’s also much faster, plus it doesn’t require as many appointments either! This means you could get your invisalign fixed in about half the time and for less money too!
Virtually invisible
Invisalign aligners are clear and can’t be seen from the outside. So you get to fix your dental health and maintain your image.
Quick results
Invisalign aligners are clear and can’t be seen from the outside. So you get to fix your dental health and maintain your image.
Comfortable
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign uses a series of smooth, comfortable, and virtually invisible plastic trays worn over the teeth to move them into position gradually. Many people wear them full-time because they find invisalign so comfortable.