EXACTLY HOW DOES INVISALIGN THERAPY WORK?
When you start your Invisalign treatment, digital molds of your teeth will have to be done. These molds must be used to fabricate your first set of aligners. The aligners can be created for your top and/or bottom teeth, depending on your dental concerns. Every 2 – 3 weeks, you will need to substitute your aligners with new ones. This will gently push your teeth into the proper spots. Your dental practitioner will now and then, take new photos of your teeth to keep an eye on your progress and help design new sets of aligners. To be able to get the greatest results out of your treatment, you must utilize the aligners as long as possible, only putting them away to eat and brush your teeth.
IS THERE ONGOING UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF INVISALIGN THERAPY?
In contrast to standard braces, the upkeep with Invisalign is very straightforward. You don’t have to be concerned about rubber bands or the pain related to tightening brackets and wires. Brushing and flossing are just like usual. You simply remove the aligners to get unobstructed access to your teeth. Further advantages of Invisalign include eating anything you like and being able to remove them for important occasions. As the things you eat and drink can’t come into contact with the aligners, they can’t be negatively affected. However, you are required to wash out your mouth and aligners before putting them back in. Patients will need to go to their orthodontist every few weeks to keep an eye on how their teeth are progressing. Your orthodontist will ask if you’ve had any problems with your current aligners and decide if your teeth are ready for their subsequent set. It is quite important to follow your orthodontist’s advice and not keep using one set of aligners longer than you need to or attempt to omit a set; this will influence your results and has the potential to elongate your Invisalign treatment duration.
HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO WEAR INVISALIGN?
Each individual’s treatment plan is somewhat different, so the length of time it necessary to adjust your teeth will vary in each case. Many elements help determine the treatment time, for example, the severity and variety of dental issues that need to be managed, as well as the number of aligner sets used to get the desired outcomes. Typically, the treatment duration can range from 12 – 18 months. After your consultation meeting with your dentist and having your digital molds made, you will have a far better idea of your treatment time.
DO INVISALIGN USERS HAVE TO WEAR A RETAINER?
Once the Invisalign treatment has moved your teeth into their proper alignment, your gums and jawbone will need some extra time to reset. Therefore, it is necessary to consistently utilize your retainer. Each retainer is made of the exact same nearly invisible material as Invisalign, so they are light and virtually unnoticeable. When you start, you need to put in your retainer as much as you wore your aligners — at least 20 hours per day. However, gradually], you will move to only wearing your retainer while you sleep to retain the new placement of your teeth.
WHERE TO GET INVISALIGN
To hear more details about Invisalign, we invite you to contact us in Columbus, OH to schedule a visit. We are very pleased to spend some time to providing details about the Invisalign therapy process. Our team of dental professionals at DentalWorks – Easton would love to offer a customized Invisalign treatment strategy that will outline the particulars of how Invisalign will help you achieve your best smile. The whole value of your Invisalign treatment, along with an estimated treatment period, will also be given during your consultation. Visit us today to discover if Invisalign is the most effective option for you.
