Invisalign aligners are a popular form of orthodontics nowadays. Many patients prefer the discreet nature of these clear aligners over the conspicuous appearance of conventional metal braces. When braces were the only way to straighten teeth, adults and teenagers often avoided getting teeth straightening treatment so they would not have to deal with the look of traditional metal braces.
Thanks to orthodontics like Invisalign, it is now possible to improve the alignment of your smile without compromising the way your teeth look during treatment. Most people you interact with will not notice the transparent trays on your teeth, so you get to show them off as they move to a better position.
Thinking about straightening your teeth with clear aligners like Invisalign? Here are some of the important things you should know about how the treatment works:
The effectiveness of clear aligners has improved a lot since they were first developed. These appliances can now be used to straighten most orthodontic issues like crossbites, overbites, crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, and underbites.
Clear aligners are most effective on orthodontic issues caused by a patient’s teeth being poorly positioned. Severe orthodontic issues that require moving the jaw to correct might require other devices like braces.
It is up to the dentist to determine if clear aligners are a good option for the patient or if it is best to explore other options.
Clear aligners apply more precise forces on teeth being moved to a better alignment. This often leads to the patient’s teeth taking less time to get to the desired position. Treatment times with clear aligners are typically shorter compared to treatment times with braces. Most patients start to notice visible results within a few months of treatment with Invisalign.
Clear aligners are made from smooth, transparent plastics that feel more comfortable in the mouth. Traditional metal braces are composed of metal brackets and wires that can lead to cuts and scrape soft tissues in the mouth.
Treatment with clear aligners can lead to a patient’s teeth feeling loose when their aligner trays are removed. This is a normal part of the treatment as teeth need to be loosened so they can be moved to their new alignment.
Clear aligners should be worn for at least 20 hours each day for the treatment to be effective. That gives patients up to four hours to eat and clean their mouth each day. This is the only time that clear aligners should be removed. The aligners should also be removed whenever something besides water is consumed.
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