Clear aligners are a major advancement in the world of dentistry. They are an alternative to dental braces, which were the only go-to solution to treat a malocclusion. Among the various clear aligners available to us today, Invisalign is certainly the best replacement for traditional metal braces as it is both aesthetically and functionally excellent.
Metal braces have been used for several years now to treat malocclusion, and are by far the most popular solution. However, they leave a nasty appearance on one’s smile during the course of the treatment period. This could lead to embarrassment and the patient may feel too conscious of their facial appearance when they talk or smile. Invisalign waves goodbye to such issues and brings a few more advantages to the table. Here’s why you should consider it:
The orthodontist would screen your teeth to determine the extent of malocclusion and any other issues that could affect the treatment procedure. The mouth will be scanned and x-rays will be taken. The data obtained from them will be used to manufacture the aligners from dental-grade plastic material in a laboratory.
Since you are new to Invisalign, you may feel slightly uncomfortable when you first wear them. However, you would get used to it within a day or two and your treatment would be going on in disguise. Invisalign has to be on for almost the entire part of the day. Except for brushing your teeth and eating food, they will have to be worn for 22 hours each day. You will have to replace the aligners once every two weeks with a new set. The new set will have a slight change in contour adjusted precisely to accommodate the change in the teeth alignment. Depending on the severity of teeth misalignment and the response of your teeth to the treatment, the procedure may vary between a few months to a couple of years.
Schedule an online appointment or call us at (614) 459-3229 to have a consultation with our dentist and we’ll be able to guide you further.