Invisalign Clear Braces
Straighten your teeth without braces - with Invisalign!
Invisalign is a technological breakthrough that allows patients to straighten their teeth without metal brackets, bands or wires. Rather than use metal braces to move teeth, Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners (trays) that gradually move the teeth over the course of treatment.
What are the advantages of Invisalign?
Patients choose Invisalign for not only esthetic reasons but for hygienic reasons. Because the aligners are removable, teeth can be brushed and flossed as usual. They can also be removed when eating and drinking. Patients do not have to worry about food being trapped around brackets or the time consuming process that it takes to clean traditional braces.
What is the Invisalign process?
In order to begin treatment with Invisalign, an appointment is made to take dental records. The dentist will take impressions of the upper and lower teeth, appropriate x-rays and a set of photos. These records will be used by Align’s computer system to fabricate each patient’s customized aligner series. Before the aligners are fabricated, the dentist is able to see a 3-dimensional depiction of the patient’s mouth in order to change or approve the movement and final position of the teeth.
Once the dentist approves the final position of the teeth, the aligners are fabricated and shipped to the dental office. The dentist will check the fit of the aligners and discuss how to wear and care for them. An appointment will be made every month or two to see how the treatment is progressing. Every few visits, the patient will be given additional aligners to continue the treatment. Commonly, the number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but treatment time and the number of aligners will vary from case to case.
Who is a good candidate for Invisalign?
Most teeth can be moved with Invisalign. Patients with crowded or crooked teeth (see photos below), spaces between their teeth, overbites and underbites have all seen improvement with Invisalign. Every patient from teenagers to elderly can benefit from having straight, properly aligned teeth.
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Patients who have orthodontic benefits as part of their dental insurance policy should have coverage for Invisalign. Your dental office will be able to determine prior to your start of treatment if you have benefits to help cover the cost of Invisalign.
Why use an Invisalign Preferred Provider?
Like most medical needs, selecting the right doctor is a very important decision. You want to choose an orthodontist or dentist that you have a good rapport with, and can understand and provide the treatment outcome you’re looking for. Invisalign Preferred Providers have achieved a level of clinical training and experience in treating patients with the Invisalign system.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Each time you change to a new aligner, there may be some temporary discomfort while your teeth adjust to their new position. This is completely normal and is a good sign that the treatment is working.
If you are considering straightening your teeth, Hawley Lane Dental is an Invisalign Preferred Provider helping you achieve the perfect smile. Please call us at (203) 377-9300 to schedule an appointment.
