Braces-replaced By Invisalign As A More Effective Teeth Straightening Method

An invisalign procedure uses removable teeth aligners that are also clear in order to straighten teeth or fix a gum bite. This procedure is used as an alternative to using traditional metal dental braces. Patients that are good candidates for this cosmetic dentistry procedure are usually very pleased with the outcome. One of the advantages of invisalign is that they are completely transparent. This makes the aligners more difficult to detect than traditional bracket and wire braces. This can be particularly welcoming to adults who desire to get their teeth straightened but don't want to go around with a lot of metal in their mouth.

Another great advantage of getting invisalign is that they are a lot more comfortable than traditional fixed appliances because you can remove them when you consume food and enjoy your meal. The removable aligners not only make eating a more pleasant experience than it would be with traditional braces, a patient also benefits from being able to brush and floss their teeth. They also have a lot less effect on supporting tissues and gums. There are many methods of orthodontic treatment that will result in a patient' tooth roots becoming shortened. Around 50% of these patients will experience tooth decay (unlike with invisalign) because the orthodontic appliance cannot be removed for cleaning and eating.

The aligners are replaced with a new set every 2 weeks in a patient's treatment series. Each week, the aligners will emit less force which will cause the patient to feel less pain each week. The patient continues to change the aligners until they get the desired results. Traditional fixed appliances are typically adjusted every 6 weeks and can cause a patient a lot of pain.

Another great benefit of getting invisalign is that there are no food restrictions because the patient is no wearing the appliance when they eat and the aligners don't get damaged. The protocol for this procedure includes computerized treatment planning which allows the patient to view their future smile design, compare different plans, and get information on how long the treatment will most likely take. This gives the patient and dentist information to help them make a sound decision if this is the best treatment approach to take.

Prospective patients may enjoy learning that this cosmetic dental procedure is a much quicker treatment plan than other traditional orthodontics. According to research conducted on 408 patients in Indiana that used traditional appliances, their plan took a maximum of 96 months and an average 35 months to complete. The invisalign treatment process takes somewhere between 12 to 18 months to complete.

If you are tired of going around with an off-set bite or crooked teeth and want to learn more about the invisalign procedure, contact a reputable and experienced orthodontist dentist' office and schedule a consultation to learn how this procedure can benefit you. You can also learn about any flexible financing that may be available, office hours and location, the entire treatment process and much more.