The Invisalign system are clear plastic aligners worn for about two weeks then replaced by the next set of aligners in the series until the desired position of the teeth is achieved. Generally, the treatment plan takes about less than a year depending on the case of each patient. Your dentist will determine the time line of your Invisalign treatment plan.
What are the advantages of Invisalign aligners?
- Invisalign aligners are almost invisible. It’s made of thermoplastic material that looks similar to teeth whitening trays.
- Invisalign can be removed, a feature that is not possible with traditional braces. You can take it off when you’re eating, drinking and brushing your teeth.
- Since there are no metal brackets needed to straighten the misaligned teeth, you don’t have to worry about mouth sores or irritation arising from the metal wires of the braces.
- Shorter time spent whenever you visit your dentist because Invisalign treatment doesn’t involve adjusting metal brackets.
- It allows you to view your virtual results before you start on the treatment plan. So you can see how your teeth will look like after the treatment is complete.
Invisalign works like metal braces – it moves the teeth through an appropriate placement and controlled force. The only difference is that Invisalign controls the timing of the force application. How is this so? Each stage allows certain teeth to move. For example, the first series of aligners are scheduled for the movement of two teeth located at the back. The next series of aligners is intended for the scheduled movement of the other teeth.
At present, there over one million patients who have been treated with Invisalign technology. The number of patients who opt for clear plastic aligners continue to grow each year. If you want to learn more about Invisalign as an alternative to metal braces or if you want to know if Invisalign will work for you, consult with our Fort Lauderdale dentist for more information.
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