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What is Invisalign™, and How does it Work?

What is Invisalign™, and How does it Work?
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BY Darley Dental Care

Invisalign™

Invisalign™ is a popular way to straighten teeth. It is a treatment option for people who do not want to go through the traditional braces with metal brackets and wires.

Invisalign™ makes it possible to straighten your teeth without anyone seeing that you are using any aligners at all. Invisalign™ uses a series of clear, tooth-shaped plastic aligners designed to gradually move your teeth into the right position.

What is Invisalign™, and How does it Work?

Invisalign™ is a type of dental aligner custom-made for your teeth, enabling them to move little by little over time. Invisalign™ relies on a series of clear, nearly invisible plastic aligners designed to gradually straighten teeth over months.

A dentist will take an impression of your teeth and send it to Invisalign™ ‘s lab, where a set of aligners will be created based on your custom impression. The dentist will then mail the set back to you.

The aligners are made from a durable, comfortable thermoplastic material that the FDA has approved for medical devices.

Invisalign™ works best for patients who have mild or moderate crowding, gaps between their teeth. But they are not good for some patients and do not help people with large gaps in their teeth, and they aren’t good for tooth shape or for moving teeth that are rotating too much. They are also not good for those that have jaw issues. If you are interested in Invisalign™, you should speak to your dentist to determine if they are right for you.

Invisalign™ vs. Traditional Braces – Which One is Better for You?

Traditional braces are made out of metal wires that are coupled with cement. The wires are connected to the teeth, and then they are tightened to force the teeth into the desired position.

Invisalign™ is a clear orthodontic aligner that is worn over the teeth. They can be removed easily for eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. It has been proven that Invisalign™ may not be as effective as traditional braces. Still, it can be better for those people with an active lifestyle who want to keep their tooth alignment on track without wearing traditional braces all day long.

Invisalign™ Review & Experience

Invisalign™ provides the same result as traditional braces but with less pain, discomfort, and time in treatment.

Below are some of the advantages of Invisalign™:

The product is removable.

  • Do not interfere with speech, chewing, or breathing.
  • Worn during sleep or exercise without interference with other activities.
  • It has a relatively quick treatment time when compared to traditional braces.
  • Won’t cut or scratch the inside of your mouth as traditional braces would.

Most adults prefer Invisalign™ for their own teeth. Many adults had braces as kids, but their teeth have since moved around. This is when getting a touch-up with Invisalign™ might be a great option.

If you are not happy about your smile, do something about it. There are many options out there to improve your smile, more so than ever before.  Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in recent years and there just might be something simple out there to improve your smile in only a couple of visits to the dentist.