Invisalign involves state of the art scanning technology where dentists will non-invasively scan your teeth and create a set of aligners. This will slowly adjust your teeth to the optimal position. These aligners are practically invisible, wherein the edge riding the exact ridgeline of your teeth. Every aligner is a custom fit made exactly for your teeth to slowly shift them into place.
Invisalign aligners are removable. They are normally worn for 22 hours in a day to have the maximum effect. It is taken out during meals at any other time you are eating or drinking anything other than cold water. If worn properly, most treatments last between 12 and 18 months. Only this time you will see improvement in your teeth within the first three months. Many patients confirm that removable aligners are more comfortable compared to the traditional braces. Since they are custom-made for your teeth, they have smooth edges made with high-quality resin so you will not have any jagged metal digging into your mouth. In addition, being custom fit, the invisible aligners have more precise control over straightening your teeth. And during the treatment, a set of aligners are provided to slowly adjust your teeth horizontally, vertically, and rotationally until each tooth is set in its proper place.
Invisible teeth straightener allow you to take better care of your teeth. After all, a clean mouth is a healthy mouth and by the end of the treatment, you will want to have the healthiest teeth possible. With Invisalign you will remove the aligners and continue your normal dental routine. And lastly, using invisible aligners will prevent other dental problems.
For more tips on Invisalign aligners, contact Oyster Point Dental.
