About Invisalign
There are a number of options available to straighten your smile. Invisalign orthodontic treatment consists of a series of clear custom aligners that are hard to detect when worn.
Invisalign's series of custom aligners are designed to straighten teeth without the brackets or wires that come with traditional metal braces.
Your personalized orthodontic treatment plan will outline your treatment schedule. During your Invisalign treatment, you will wear each set of aligners for about two weeks before moving on to the next set in the series. This procedure continues until the completion of your treatment.
Invisalign vs Braces
Invisalign clear aligners have a number of benefits that make them appealing to those who want to straighten their smile without the look of traditional braces.
Invisalign for Different Stages
Invisalign offers orthodontic aligners specially designed for adults, teens, and even young children.
Previously, it was believed that Invisalign was unsuitable for children because their smiles are constantly changing. With recent advancements, however, Invisalign, Invisalign for Teens, and Invisalign First for children are designed to meet the specific needs of each dental development stage.
Discreet
If you are concerned about the appearance of traditional metal braces, you will appreciate the clear plastic aligners of Invisalign. When worn, Invisalign's aligners are made of a thin, nearly invisible plastic. People will typically not notice that you are wearing them.
Removable
When straightening your teeth with Invisalign, there is no need to give up any of your favourite foods. Invisalign aligners are removable. While eating, you simply remove your aligners and store them in their convenient case. After eating, you should brush and floss your teeth, rinse your aligners, and place them back in your mouth. No longer will you be required to forego popcorn during a date night at the movies.
Convenient
Invisalign aligners, unlike traditional metal braces, do not require adjustments. Throughout your orthodontic treatment, you will only need to visit the orthodontist for checkups and progress reviews.
Things to Consider
While Invisalign can be quite appealing to many people, it is important to understand that this course of treatment is not suitable for all cases. Those with severe misalignments or cases of jaw misalignment would likely benefit from a different treatment option.
You should also consider that, although it is convenient to be able to remove your aligners whenever you want, the longer your treatment will take, the more time you spend without them in your mouth. It is essential to not abuse the privilege! You must wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day for them to be effective.
