Invisalign

Yes, it is very crucial to wear a retainer post treatment as it keeps the teeth in a stable new position. The dentist will direct on the use of the retainer, in most cases it is the last aligner tray which works like a temporary retainer. The Invisalign provider will guide you for long term retention options.

Invisalign Aligners may have a minute effect on speech after they are first fitted causing a lisp. This is however, temporary and patients get used to the appliance very soon and they can also be removed in case of important meetings, speeches etc.

The advantage of Invisalign Aligners over traditional braces is that they do not hamper the smile while they do their work.
There are no ugly metal ‘train tracks’ or metal bands to hold the wires in place and are very comfortable to wear.
They can be removed when called for, unlike permanent braces, particularly when you eat or during dental treatment.
They have easy maintenance as they are removable and so oral hygiene can be maintained to a good standard by the patient.

Some people may encounter temporary, minor distress for some days, towards the start of each new phase of treatment when they use the next aligner. This is generally a feeling of pressure and is considered quite normal. It is a sign that the aligners are working – moving your teeth steadily, helping you to accomplish the desired results. This uneasiness commonly goes away in two or three days.

The length of your treatment will depend on your specific needs and will be determined by your Invisalign-trained doctor. The average treatment for an adult is about 12 to 18 months and for teenagers; treatment length may vary and will be determined by the doctor.

Appointment intervals are generally the same as with traditional braces but can be much quicker with less time spent in the dentists’ or orthodontists’ chair during appointments as no adjustments need to be made to wires/brackets. Every 4 to 6 weeks, patients typically visit the dentist to ensure the treatment is progressing as planned, and to receive their next few sets of Invisalign aligners.

With experience, an Invisalign Provider Dentist can use Invisalign to treat malocclusion for a majority of adults and adolescents. For teenagers, there are special Invisalign Teen Aligners which may be the right treatment option for your child.

The Invisalign aligners are made of strong medical grade thermoplastic material, uniquely developed for the System. The aligners are customized according to the patient and fit snugly over your teeth.

Invisalign aligners move teeth with an appropriate placement of controlled movement on the teeth. Invisalign controls the amount of movement per aligner and also the timing of the movement which is very different to traditional braces. So at each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, as per the Invisalign treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system that moves teeth into the desired prescribed position.

Invisalign is the nearly invisible way to straighten your teeth and achieve the smile you’ve always dreamt of having. Using advanced 3D computer-imaging technology, the dentist can predict and depict the entire course of treatment from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. Then a series of clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth only –to move them little by little. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the series, gradually moving towards the projected final position.