Have you been considering getting invisalign but still have unanswered questions? Don’t let those hesitations stop you from getting the information you need. This is an incredible product that could truly transform your smile! Read on to find out more about the process and potential results of getting Invisalign.
How does Invisalign work?
Getting Invisalign can be a great choice for many patients – young and old – who would normally have to get traditional wire and bracket braces. Invisalign works in a similar way to the traditional braces by repositioning teeth slowly in a series of gradual steps. However, is less painful and much less obvious. By creating custom aligners for your teeth, your dentist will be able to control the amount and timing of your teeths’ movements. The liners are made from plastic and are worn directly over the teeth for about 2 weeks each. Every aligner tray will be perfectly molded in order to gently shift your teeth into their proper place for your new and improved smile! Every new tray could be compared to every visit to the dentist’s office you’d have to make for traditional wire braces to be tightened.
Will getting Invisalign be painful?
The answer to this question depends on each particular patient. While most patients will feel a certain degree of discomfort during parts of the process, Invisalign tends to be significantly less painful than traditional braces and cuts down on the potential pain from scrapes due to metal brackets and wires pressing against the gums and roof of the mouth. Because the process moves very gradually, the shifting of most patients’ teeth is not severe enough to cause significant pain.
What do I have to do while I have Invisalign?
Besides keeping the aligners clean, (by brushing them and rinsing them with lukewarm water), patients should remember to change out the trays according to the schedule given to them by their dentist. While undergoing treatment with Invisalign, patients are required to remove the trays while eating. This means you can enjoy all of your favorite foods and not have to worry about food getting stuck in your mouth!
What happens when treatment is finished?
Once you’ve gone through the Invisalign process and undergone the entire treatment plan laid out for you by your dentist you will discuss with him/her the next steps to keeping your smile healthy and straight. For some patients, this means receiving a traditional retainer or one more “aligner” which acts as a retainer and looks and feels just like your invisalign trays. There are also permanent retainers available, but these options should be discussed with your particular dentist, who will know exactly the right follow-up plan for your situation.
If you’re interested in getting Invisalign and you’re located anywhere near the Plymouth Meeting area, we encourage you to stop by Plymouth Valley Dental Group’s local office and ask about our affordable pricing and excellent treatment plans!
