"Invisalign are braces made of a clear glassy plastic known as polyurethane. Invisalign is a relatively new device used to align teeth as an alternative to conventional metal braces. The braces are not easily discernible to the observer and hence are a preferred option for those who wish to avoid wearing metal braces that look conspicuous.
What are the benefits?
The top benefit of Invisalign is the convenience on offer. The braces can be removed whenever you need to eat or brush your teeth. It is also possible to engage in sports, go on a date or any other situation wherein the braces would be out of place. You can also brush your teeth easily thus avoiding the tooth infection and decay that sometimes occur with using metal braces. As the aligners are removable it is not necessary to exclude any foodstuffs from the diet like nuts and other hard foods
Invisalign braces do not require frequent and time consuming trips to the dentist. A visit every six weeks for fifteen minutes is sufficient to stay on track with the treatment. Invisalign significantly reduces the time to get that perfect smile. Results are often visible in as less as 8 to 12 months as compared to metal braces where the treatment could go on for years.
The best part is nobody needs to know whether you are wearing the braces and are in treatment. It’s practically impossible to make out if someone is wearing the braces unless one looks real closely. So there’s little embarrassment involved in wearing them.
Invisalign can be easily incorporated in all forms of treatment whether to correct the teeth alignment or to rectify over-bite cases which cause large-scale damage to the teeth.
How is it used?
The Invisalign method makes use of a series of braces that are custom made to fit your teeth. Patients wear a new set of braces after every few weeks or so as part of the treatment. In some cases the same set is utilized after some rectifications are done by the dentist.
The pre-treatment process involves use of a computer to know in advance the expected success rate as well as the duration of the treatment. An orthodontist takes dental impressions based on which the braces are manufactured. An important point to be noted is that if the aligners are not worn for the prescribed period of time, at least 20-22 hours daily, the treatment time will typically increase.
What should I be careful about?
The most important thing to be kept in mind is not to misplace or damage the braces. As they can be removed it is easy to lose or dent the braces which could result in the treatment costs increasing to a large extent. Also as said above the success of the braces depends on the patient’s consistency in wearing them for long periods of time daily and to be removed only if it’s necessary like when eating or brushing.
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