What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is typically the newest technique used to straighten your teeth and bring back the lost smile you have always wanted. It provides a cutting-edge approach to orthodontics using a series of custom-made, invisible aligners. Each aligner is specifically designed to fix your teeth using an advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to move your teeth into the desired place gently. The exciting thing about this process is that people will not even realize you are wearing the aligners. Therefore, you can smile back with confidence during and after your treatment.
Benefits of Invisalign
The Invisalign aligners are clear, and this means people would not quickly notice that you are wearing braces. Unlike regular braces, Invisalign allows you to eat and drink all of the food of your choice. Since you can remove the aligners without any difficulty, you can also brush and floss without causing harm to your teeth. Lastly, Invisalign is designed with unique material and not with wires or metal brackets that could irritate your mouth. Since the design of the aligners would fit perfectly on your teeth, you will spend minimum time in your dentist’s chair because you will not have to book appointments for adjustment.
Is Invisalign Painful?
Many people recently prefer Invisalign to braces, possibly because of its flexibility. Putting this reason aside, we cannot deny the fact that Invisalign can straighten your teeth without experiencing pain associated with common wires used in braces. Well, it is quite difficult to bear unnecessary pain when there is a better alternative. Although you are likely to experience some pressure or temporary discomfort during the few days, it is a normal feeling and a clear indication that the treatment is actually working. Perhaps your teeth will gradually get closer to their intended position.
How Long Should Invisalign Aligners Be Worn?
Most of those patients who think Invisalign aligners will cause them discomfort are worried about the number of days they have to wear them. Generally, each set of the aligner is put on your teeth for about two weeks. However, this period may not work for everyone since the time taken to straighten teeth may vary from one person to another. Some will wear them for long as the orthodontist monitors the progress. We will schedule patients with regular checkups and will send you home with an extra set of aligners during each checkup.
Care for Teeth and Invisalign Aligners
The care for teeth and Invisalign aligners is quite vital for any patient. Most often, a dentist would prescribe how you should take care of the aligners to avoid cases of an orthodontic emergency. Invisalign aligners are devised in such a way that only saliva and water should be exposed to them while they are on. Therefore, you must take off them only when eating food and while brushing. Contact us for more information regarding Invisalign.