Everything You Need To Know To Get Started With Invisalign

Due to its’ ever-growing popularity, most people have at least heard about Invisalign by this time. Since over 1,000,000 people around the world have already used the clear aligner system to achieve a smile that is straighter, Dentists are proud to offer Invisalign to their patients who qualify!

Let’s Take A Look At Some Of The Basics First

The Invisalign system, a clear choice, offers results that are simply beautiful, the same as do traditional braces made of wire and metal. Each aligner is worn for one to two weeks, typically, gradually moving the teeth, before it is replaced by the next one in a series. This is repeated until the position that is desired is completely accomplished.

Due to its’ near invisibility, Invisalign straightens the teeth less obviously than others.  Always remove the aligners before eating any meal, so that there is no need to restrict certain foods. Daily hygiene maintenance is so much simpler, since there are no wires or metal brackets involved in the use of Invisalign.

Clearly Invisalign Has A Lot To Offer

Below is a guide to the Invisalign system of treatment, and all that is involved:

Consultation

When you have chosen your orthodontist, the first step is to set an appointment for an initial consultation.  A complimentary consultation is quite common with most dentists, when a person is truly interested in orthodontic treatment.

As part of his oral examination, an orthodontist would take x-rays and photos of a patients’ teeth during this initial consultation, in order for him/her to make an informed decision as to the suitability of this particular treatment. How much the procedure costs, how it all works and any other pertinent questions could then be asked by the candidate.

A Customized Plan Of Treatment

Impressions of your teeth will be made by the dentist, once the mutual decision has been made by both the orthodontist and the candidate to go with Invisalign, and a personalized plan treatment has been developed. A 3D digital image of your teeth will then be made, which will enable the mapping out of the different stages of positioning the teeth throughout the duration of the treatment.

The time period involved for most adults, for the treatment period schedule, will be from nine to 15 months, and will differ with each unique individual.

Much the same as it would with traditional braces, the time period for teenager’s teeth to be corrected by Invisalign would be 24-36 months.

Aligners That Are Clear

The very next step will be the first aligner, which in relation to your current smile, will only be slightly straighter. You should prepare yourself to wear your aligner a minimum of 20-22 hours every day, removing them only to brush and floss after eating and drinking during meals, in order to have the best possible results.

Each subsequent set of aligners will be slightly straighter than the previous version, with the second set arriving after just a few weeks. Your smile will be perfectly beautified, as this process allows for your teeth to shift slowly and gently into a perfect alignment.

Depending on your particular, individual Invisalign plan, you most likely should expect to receive as few as ten aligners, to as many as fifty.

Celebrating A Brand-New Smile

When you have completed the Invisalign treatment, you will have the ability to show a brand-new smile to the world around you. A daily routine of brushing and flossing will still be essential, of course, and you may have to wear retainers for a short period of time to keep your teeth positioned perfectly.