10 things you need to know about Invisalign
Invisalign is at the cutting edge of cosmetic dental technology.
Unlike the more traditional braces or retainers, Invisalign is a virtually invisible method of straightening your teeth.
How does Invisalign work exactly? Well, we asked 10 of the most common questions the internet is asking to one of our orthodontic specialists, and this is what he had to say about the Invisalign treatment:
1.- Is Invisalign braces?
Actually no, Invisalign is not braces.
They are plastic aligners conceived and manufactured with very high technology for straightening your teeth.
2.- Are they a good option?
Yes, they are! They are a more esthetic and comfortable option for straightening your teeth and improving the way you bite.
3.- Are they comfortable?
Yes, they are! Considering conventional braces as an option, Invisalign is the most comfortable option for straightening your teeth.
4.- Can they fix an overbite?
Oh yes! We use this model piece of composite we call attachment for each of your teeth. Using this, we can move your teeth up, down from one side to another. And, by using these protocols, you can get extraordinary results.
5.- How do they work?
With a series of aligners, we move your teeth by using every pair (top and bottom) for 1 to 2 weeks each, moving your teeth little by little.
6.- Are they painful?
No. They are the most comfortable option for straightening your teeth. With up to 50% less discomfort reported by patients on a scale of 1 to 10.
7.- Can they pull teeth down?
Yes, it can! With the attachments mentioned before —which are little pieces of composite that we bond to your teeth—, they help your premolar and molars move up and down.
8.- Who is not a candidate?
Patients with gum disease, cavities, and lack of enough teeth to move. Additionally, we can consider non-candidates patients suffering from any uncontrolled disease like diabetes, hypertension.
9.- Could Invisalign have helped Freddy Mercury have better teeth?
That is for sure! Unfortunately, our world did not have them back in the ’70s or ’80s.
10.- Invisalign or braces?
Invisalign.
11.- Where can I find them in Tijuana?
Of course here at Smile builders.
Final thoughts.
- Invisalign is a great option that patients have opted over traditional braces.
- In sum, you will be fitted with removable, see-through aligners that have been specifically crafted to fit your teeth.
- These aligners will gradually cause your teeth to shift their position slightly over two weeks.
- In addition, you will change the aligners for a new set that will cause your teeth to move a little more.
- As the treatment progresses over the following weeks and months, your teeth will straighten into their proper positions, as prescribed by our orthodontist.
- There are several orthodontic options that can transform your smile. No other treatment, though, offers the combination of comfort, efficiency, and being virtually invisible that Invisalign can offer.
