Explore Invisalign
One of the most popular orthodontic treatments, especially for adults, is Invisalign removable aligners. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign provides the distinct benefit of being removable. This of course has many upsides including the ability to eat whatever you want, maintain your oral health easily, and not worry about cosmetic changes to your smile.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign aligners are an orthodontic treatment. Unlike traditional braces, aligners are removable and similar in structure to retainers or mouth guards. Over the course of treatment, multiple sets of aligners are made. Patients wear the aligners almost all day (20 to 22 hours is recommended) and only remove the aligners to eat or brush and floss. The aligners slowly push and pull teeth into position. The aligner sets are designed to have mid points where a new aligner set is used.
What does Invisalign treat?
As orthodontic treatments aligners help improve the bite alignment of teeth and solve a variety of problems. For example, aligners can help address concerns with overbites and underbites as well as gaps between teeth or crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatments have benefits that are both cosmetic and functional. While many patients are interested in straightening their smiles for the goal of a more symmetrical look, straight teeth can also help your oral health by preventing misalignment. Bite alignment ensures that pressure is evenly distributed and prevents issues with jaw pain.
What Are The Benefits Of Invisalign Aligners?
Many patients that might be interested in straightening their teeth might not be interested in traditional braces. Metal braces have some key drawbacks. First and foremost, patients often find them visually unappealing. Invisalign gets its name for how the aligners are clear and virtually invisible. Moreover, metal braces often require substantial changes to your diet and your oral care. Flossing can be especially difficult with traditional metal braces. Invisalign on the other hand doesn’t require as large of changes.
Are Invisalign Treatments Good For Kids & Teens?
Invisalign is often recommended for teenagers and adults. An important note on Invisalign is that the treatment only works if the patient is able to follow the 20-22 hour rule. One concern that an orthodontist or parent might have is that a child or teen will remove their Invisalign aligners for longer than two hours per day. It is important to make sure that kids and teens understand the responsibility and importance of adhering to those rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign?
What Orthodontic Issues Can Invisalign Fix?
Invisalign aligners help with a variety of common orthodontic issues. For example, they can help with bite alignment problems like overbites and underbites. They can also help with alignment problems like crooked teeth or gaps between teeth. Whether or not Invisalign would be recommended for your specific orthodontic treatment depends on specific factors. Generally speaking, orthodontists and dentists recommend Invisalign for minor to moderate orthodontic changes.
Do I Need To Change My Diet If I Have Invisalign?
No, one of the key benefits of Invisalign is that you get to eat your normal diet while using Invisalign. Braces often have a full sheet of food to avoid because they could potentially dislodge one of the brackets or snap one of the wires. Invisalign aligners can be removed when you eat, so you do not have to worry about specific foods.
Does Invisalign Fix TMJ?
It depends on the cause of your TMJ. TMJ is related to your temporomandibular joint which is in your jaw. If the root cause of your TMJ is misalignment around your teeth, then we would recommend orthodontic treatments to alleviate your TMJ symptoms.
How Do You Clean Invisalign Aligners?
Your orthodontist will provide you with recommendations for cleaning your Invisalign aligners. Generally speaking, it is recommended to both soak the aligners and use a brush to remove any other bacteria or plaque.
Do You Have To Wear Invisalign All Day?
Yes. In order for Invisalign treatments to be effective you need to wear the aligners for a minimum of twenty-two hours every day. If you do not wear them daily or for that long each day it will slow down your treatment results. The majority of issues with Invisalign treatments come from patients not wearing them as recommended.
Do Invisalign Braces Hurt?
It is common to feel some mild discomfort or aching when you first switch to a new pair of aligners. But it should not be painful or disrupt your day-to-day life. Most people describe it as dull discomfort that fades over time.
Does Invisalign Work Better Than Braces?
The answer to this is relative to the treatment you need. An orthodontist will recommend Invisalign to some patients but traditional braces to others based on their orthodontic needs. Invisalign is often recommended because it is quicker than traditional braces and less disruptive to your day to day life.
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