Invisalign
Invisalign is a tooth straightening and alignment process. The process makes use of clear aligners that are placed/fitted on your teeth surface to straighten them, reduce and eventually remove the gaps between them, and also correct the bite issue with your jaw. The aligners used in Invisalign process are removable unlike those of metal braces, these are faster in straightening the teeth, much predictable and comfortable. These are made from a flexible material called Smart Track, and are called the aligners tray. You can have them on 24/4 except for the time when you are eating, or brushing your teeth. You need to take them off during this time and wear the again afterwards.
In case you have a broken tooth and you want to implant a new one, it is not possible to just implant the new tooth in place of old one. Rather, the dentist will need to have an implant and a crown, you will also wish to eliminate other minor imperfections and you want to have a new smile makeover. For this to happen, the most important first step would be Invisalign treatment before your implant will begin
These invisible aligners called Invisalign have become popular among the adults who want to make their teeth straight and line without feeling awkward. Kids, teens and even adults can make use of Invisalign technology and get their perfect smile back. Although these aligners are not completely invisible, but they fit perfectly on your teeth and are less noticeable than the metal braces.
The Benefits of using Invisalign
There are many different reasons and dental conditions for which invisible aligners are used. These are used to straighten your crooked teeth and to align them in a perfect alignment. If you are having issue with your bite, then Invisalign can correct those issues without you compromising on your facial beauty. In case you have gaps between your teeth, Invisalign is the best way to remove that gap. Although metal braces can be used but they wear and tear your teeth a lot, and their maintenance is extremely hard. Invisalign maintenance is very easy, as because they are removable, you can remove while eating so that your eating pattern is not changed during the treatment process. You will also have to remove them while brushing, as they cover your teeth completely, you cannot brush them while having these aligners on.
People face different bite issues, but with the help of Invisalign technology, they can solve such mild issues. These problems include, overbite, crossbite, open bite and underbite issues. In case you have severe bite issues, then Invisalign cannot help much.
Who can Use Invisalign?
Invisalign can be used by people of any age group, ranging from children to teens, to adults. Children’s orthodontic needs keep on changing because of their growing teeth. The aligners are made from flexible material and they can adjust the changing orthodontic needs of your children.
As teenagers are very considerate and conscious about their overall physical appearance, Invisalign is perfect for the persons of their age group. The ability to remove the aligners whenever needed has made it popular among the teens. They can remove while, eating or during sports, and while brushing their teeth.
The good thing about Invisalign is that you can start to see the effect within few weeks, and maximum duration for the alignment of your teeth is 6 months.
The Benefits of Invisalign
The obvious and most beneficial impact of using Invisalign for straightening your teeth is that they are invisible, although not completely but they are still less noticeable. Another important feature of Invisalign is that, you can see the digital predictions of movement of your teeth and the result. This motivates the patient and they remained stick with their treatment plan. The freedom of eating anything you want is the biggest motivator of choosing Invisalign over other teeth straightening and alignment options. there is no restriction to eat certain type of food. Another positive thing about Invisalign is that you can brush and floss your teeth normally. This will help our patients to keep your oral condition healthy. There are also teeth whitening gels which can be put on the aligners tray to make your teeth whiter.
While using the invisible aligners you will no longer have to worry about loosening wires or brackets. There will not be a lot of pressure on your teeth.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign is a process of straightening teeth, before anything else, your dentist will take a 3D picture of your mouth or a putty impression of your teeth which is a traditional process. Your dentist will then evaluate the condition and position of your teeth and discuss it with you to make sure that Invisalign is a perfect plan for straightening your teeth. A customized treatment plan will be designed for you by our experts at Dr. Greenwald & Dr. Barnouti Dental.
Before the next visit, the 3D print will be received by the dentist and he will devise the treatment plan. A video representation of the teeth movement to their perfect alignment will be shown to you on your next appointment. There will be different set of aligners each month based on the progress in straightening your teeth with the help of Invisalign. There is a fix duration for each aligner, i.e., they need to be worn 22 hours a day, after two weeks of time you will have to visit the dentist again and choose the next aligner. In many cases, in order to carefully straighten your teeth, your dentist might even remove a tiny amount of enamel to make room for teeth alignment. This enamel will be very small in quantity, so as to not affect your teeth quality.
Few small teeth colored bumps called as attachments will be adjoined with your teeth so that the aligner trays can fit perfectly to your teeth. The attachments will have the same color as your teeth. But in case you do not want the attachments as they will be invisible, you can talk to the dentist and he will come up with a solution.
The treatment duration ranges between 6 to 18 months depending upon the condition of your teeth and how much straightening your teeth require. The Invisalign is almost pain free, you will have slight uncomfortable feeling as your mouth will take its time to adjust to the new foreign object in your mouth.
With the help of Invisalign, you will have an improved emotional outlook and physical appearance. This will make you feel less awkward and have a confident smile which in case of metal braces is minimum. People with metal braces hardly smile, as they are very conscious about their appearance.
To seek any medical advice in Richmond Hill, give a visit to our dentists at Hillcrest Mall 9350 Yonge St Suite 201, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G. Or you can email us at greenwaldbarnouti@gmail.com or give us a call on (905) 883-1334 for the booking of an appointment.