Adult orthodontics in Oshawa is becoming increasingly popular, and many people who have considered this treatment will already have heard of Invisalign but may be less sure of the process and how it works. Invisalign is a clear aligner system, so treatment is virtually invisible. It is frequently requested at Margolian Dentistry.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Usually, conventional orthodontics for adults and children uses fixed braces. The brace brackets are cemented onto teeth for the duration of treatment, and thin wires and elastics power them, placing the right amount of force onto teeth, so they gradually move and straighten. Invisalign’s clear aligners fit tightly over teeth, forming a thin skin of plastic. They are specifically designed to place just the right amount of force on teeth, moving them in the right direction without the need for brackets and wires. Because they are made from clear plastic, they are extremely discreet, and the most you are likely to see is a slight halo effect around teeth, and only if you look closely.
Apart from Near Invisibility, Why Choose Invisalign?
This aligner system is so popular because it is extremely easy to use. If you have fixed braces, your dentist in Whitby will instruct you to avoid eating certain foods that could damage or break your braces or become tricky to remove when you brush and floss. These include anything very sticky, hard or crunchy. With Invisalign, you take out the aligners for having anything other than water, so you can eat whatever you wish. You still need to brush and floss afterwards and clean the aligners before replacing them.
With fixed braces, you often need to spend longer on your oral care routine and will most likely have to use special tools to clean around the brackets and wires thoroughly. You don’t need to change your oral care routine with Invisalign in Ajax, other than cleaning your teeth after meals.
The third reason is the way treatment is planned. While an orthodontist may have an excellent idea of how your teeth will look after they have straightened, it isn’t always easy to communicate their vision. Invisalign uses specialized software to allow dentists to plan treatment precisely, and the software creates clear digital images that are viewable by patients before they begin treatment. It is a great way to become more involved with treatment planning and make sure Invisalign will give you the desired results.
Starting Treatment
Once you decide to go ahead, your aligners are custom made, and you will be shown how to insert and remove them and clean them and keep them fresh and hygienic. All you need do is wear them for at least twenty-two hours daily, ideally only removing them for meals and oral care. After about two weeks, you throw away your current set of aligners and start wearing the next set in your treatment plan, which will continue to move your teeth accurately.
We will need to see you every so often during your treatment, but the visit should be quite quick as there are no brackets or wires to adjust. It is simply to check that your teeth are moving exactly as planned and provide more aligners as needed.
How Long is Treatment?
The length of treatment depends on the degree of tooth movements needed. For example, if only your front teeth need straightening, you could complete treatment in a matter of months. More complicated cases will take longer to complete. You can find out how long for sure and the costs involved during your initial consultation for Invisalign at Margolian Dentistry.
