What is Invisalign?
Invisalign aligners are clear plastic overlays that fit over your teeth. They consist of different configurations that you switch out bi-weekly to gently move your teeth into better alignment.
The dentists customize your Invisalign plan using state-of-the-art 3D technology. The plan is then sent to a lab to create your aligners. You wear the aligners for about 22 hours per day.
What bite problems can Invisalign address?
- Overbite and underbite
- Crossbite and open bite
- Crowded teeth
- Spaces between teeth
How are Invisalign aligners made?
During your Invisalign consultation, your provider completes a full dental exam to determine your suitability for Invisalign treatment. You undergo a comprehensive dental cleaning and cavity treatments before starting Invisalign.
Your dentist uses the special IntraOral® camera to take a 3D scan of your teeth. They develop a treatment plan and help you visualize the final outcome.
The images are sent to the Invisalign lab, where your aligners are made. When your aligners arrive about six weeks later, Dr. Mitic and the staff ensure that they fit correctly and send you home with your set.
What are the advantages of Invisalign?
Invisalign aligners are clear and not readily noticeable when you smile.
Other significant advantages of Invisalign, especially compared with traditional braces, include:
- No need to change your diet: You take the trays out to eat and drink
- Easy hygiene: You remove the trays to brush and floss
- Less irritation: The aligners cause minimal rubbing or friction
- Fewer complications: There are no brackets or wires that can break
- Invisalign plastic is actually your night guard as well.
You can remove Invisalign for sports play, so there’s no concern about injuries during contact.
Once you’re settled into Invisalign treatment, you’ll need to check in with Healing Dentistry every 4-8 weeks. An Invisalign treatment plan can lasts anywhere between 4-6 months up to 1-2 years, depending on your particular treatment plan.
To set up your Invisalign treatment plan, call Healing Dentistry today or use this website to schedule online.