Invisalign- Clear Aligners For Discreet Teeth Straightening Treatment
Braces are a rite of passage for many teenagers
, and there are a fair amount of adults sporting them as well. While traditional braces remain an orthodontic mainstay, teens and adults now have a variety of options to choose from. Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. Invisalign allows you to forgo traditional braces, as well as allowing you to remove the clear aligners for special occasions which make it easier to clean your teeth, too. By simply popping in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete, you can achieve the confident smile you have always wanted. The best part about the whole treatment process is that most people won't even know you are straightening your teeth.
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Invisalign may not be appropriate for certain cases of misalignment or complex bite problems, but traditional, fixed orthodontic appliances can be used for complex malocclusions. Traditional braces, though not as esthetically appealing as Invisalign, have been improved so they are smaller, less visible and more efficient than in the past. These wire-and-bracket braces help to correct misalignment faster than before.
Only your dentist in Arlington Heights can determine which treatment is best for straightening your smile. Invisalign is used for the following conditions:
*Overly crowded teeth
*Widely spaced teeth
*Overbite-overjet
*Crossbite
*Mild relapse
*Simple bite irregularities
How Invisalign Works
A simple method for straightening teeth, Invisalign first requires a set of impressions and photographs of the teeth. The impressions are used to create a three-dimensional computer projection of how the teeth could be moved in increments. These increments will help develop a series of custom-made aligners to accomplish movement of the teeth.
The impressions are then sent to the Align Technologies dental laboratory. Using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) the aligners will be created from the impressions. Once complete, the aligners are sent to your dentist who will dispense them in groups of one or two at a time during regular check-up appointments so that treatment can be properly managed.
Each aligner must be worn for its specified time, approximately two weeks. During this time, your teeth will move in small increments of about .25 millimeters to .33 millimeters. Your aligners are removable for eating, drinking certain beverages and brushing/flossing. Although removable, they must be worn at least 20 hours a day in order to successfully reposition your teeth.
Not everyone is a candidate as not all cases of misaligned and crooked teeth can be treated with Invisalign. Your dentist in Peachtree City will be able to properly advise you on the best course of treatment for straightening your smile.
by: Gen Wright
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