When it comes to straightening your teeth, Invisalign is the ideal solution. It not only offers a discreet option, but it works as well as any other orthodontic treatment. This article will explain what you can expect from Invisalign treatment.
Invisalign is a series of custom-made aligners worn over your teeth to straighten them. The aligners are made by a dentist and will be adjusted over time as your teeth move into place.
Here are eight things you should expect from an Invisalign cure:
Timing: The average Invisalign cure lasts about a year.
Due to the nature of Invisalign, you can expect your treatment to take about a year. However, it is just an average and will vary depending on each case. For example, teens may need longer to straighten their teeth than adults because they are still growing.
It’s important to remember that how long Invisalign takes depends on how many aligners you need. If there is not enough space between your teeth for all of the aligners in one stage of treatment, then you will have to go through more steps before your final result is achieved.
Visits: You’ll need to go in for holidays every four to six weeks.
This treatment requires regular visits to the dentist. You’ll need to go in for holidays every four to six weeks, so keeping up with your appointments is essential. The dentist will take impressions of your teeth and send them to Invisalign. Then, the company will create a series of aligners based on images and send them back to the dentist. You’ll wear them for two weeks before moving on to the next scene.
Cost: Because they’re custom-made aligners, they can cost more than traditional metal braces.
One of the most common questions about Invisalign is the cost. Not only do Invisalign aligners look different, but they’re also more expensive than traditional metal braces. That’s because they’re custom-made to fit your teeth, while traditional braces are made in bulk and, therefore, less costly. Generally speaking, an Invisalign patient can expect to pay around $4,000 for treatment (including retainers), which is significantly higher than the average metal braces cost at about $1,500 per year.
Pain: There will be a discomfort when you first get your aligners, but it should only last a few days.
The aligners won’t irritate your gums or rub against your teeth, but you may initially experience some soreness. It is normal and will go away after a few days of wearing your aligners. The most common side effect of Invisalign is that it can be difficult to eat certain foods until the teeth have finished moving into place. For example, if you have trouble biting down on apples while wearing aligners that move your teeth forward, it’s best to avoid eating apples during this period.
Oral hygiene: It’s easier to brush and floss with Invisalign.
As your teeth move into place, you may find that it is easier to brush, floss and rinse. Because the aligners are smooth and precise, there’s no place for food or bacteria to stick. Nevertheless, it is beneficial to maintain good oral hygiene while wearing Invisalign.
Extras: Some patients need “ancillaries” like bite ramps and power ridges during treatment.
Ancillaries are items you’ll need to use during Invisalign treatment to get the best results. Some patients will need these ancillaries more regularly than others, but even if you don’t need them often, it’s good to know what they are and how to use them.
Bite ramps are small plastic pieces that fit between your teeth when you bite down on a tray with Invisalign trays. They prevent the trays from shifting out of place when chewing or talking—an essential thing for anyone trying to keep their aligners in place!
Conclusion
Invisalign treatment is an exciting new way to straighten your smile while maintaining a low profile. When you’re ready for treatment, talk to your dentist about Invisalign and set up a consultation. If you’re thinking Invisalign, you will need to wear aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day and remove them only to brush and floss. You may also need to wear a retainer after your treatment.
