Invisalign is not only great for older patients who don't want to walk around with braces, but also for our teenagers who may be a little self conscious going to school with braces.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is the process of moving teeth that uses clear plastic trays called aligners. Each Aligner is a customized mold shape of the patients teeth. However these aligner differ in one important aspect. While retainers are perfect molds of your teeth to keep them from moving, aligners are slightly different than your teeth so that the teeth shift little by little to fit the tray.
How it works?
Everyone's orthodontic treatment plan is different. But for most cases, the patient visits the orthodontist every 4-6 weeks to get a new set of aligner trays. Each set of trays are specifically designed by the orthodontist to move the teeth into the right positions. This process can vary with treatment time depending on the specific case.
The aligner is made of molded, clear plastic, and they have to be worn 20-22 hours everyday!!!! They are meant to be taken out while eating and drinking and the patient must remove them to clean the aligners and teeth after every meal. The aligners can stain if they come into contract with food particles in the mouth, so good hygiene is VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Advantages
The main advantage of this treatment is its cosmetic value. Invisalign is awesome because its INVISIBLE. Most people don't even notice that the person is wearing trays. This is a great option for adults who are trying to correct orthodontic problems and don't want to advertise their braces. Also for teens who are self conscious may also prefer this kind of treatment. Patients also love that they are able to eat whatever they like. Its also an advantage that they don't have to deal with broken brackets and poking wires. Call us for your consultation with
Dr. Azizi 215-646-9514 or 215-576-6414
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