Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you want to maintain the result, you have to wear your retainers until you ultimately have to wear them at night only.
Your dentists will assess your teeth' precise movement and submit the design to lab technicians for 3-D printing of your clear trays.
Many people love to wear Invisalign because they are easy and comfortable to use. Your gums remain healthy and clean as you can easily floss and brush your teeth. Aside from that, no wires or brackets are poking at your gums and the inside of your mouth. They are also clear and invisible, so patients can comfortably smile and laugh without getting conscious of the wires or brackets showing.
It takes time to get used to Invisalign clear braces as with any other aligners. A few people say they have had some slips for the first few days. However, the ones who say that they have experienced this did not notice a change in their speaking.
Besides the fact that they align your teeth two times faster than the conventional braces, Invisalign aligners are made of BPA-free plastic that is smooth, invisible, and removable. Unlike traditional braces with metal brackets glued and wires and rubber bands tied to your teeth, Invisalign aligners are altogether comfortable to wear.
BPA stands for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical that can seep into our food and drinks from plastic containers or dental sealing, known to cause increased blood pressure. The good thing is, Invisalign is made of lightweight BPA-free clear plastic. With it, a patient may initially feel a little discomfort but will eventually get used to it. Plus, since they are smooth, the wires will not be poking your gums and the inside of your mouth. Lastly, it can easily be removed and put back in before and after eating, flossing, and brushing.
You have to follow a strict guideline of wearing your Invisalign clear aligners for 22 hours a day for one week, at least after your first clear trays were placed. You can have a two-hour meal break during which you can also drink coffee, floss, and brush. However, avoid drinking coffee or tea while wearing them, as they may damage your aligners later on.
Invisalign aligners move the teeth the way conventional braces do, only that it is two times faster in aligning the teeth. The dentist will assess your teeth arrangement and carefully note the necessary modifications, submit the design to the lab technicians, and then wait for at least two weeks for the 3-D printed Invisalign clear aligners.
Ideally, teenagers and young adults are the best candidates to receive Invisalign treatment since they are more likely to abide by the therapy's strict guidelines to achieve optimal results efficiently.
Yes, you can get Invisalign treatment from your local dentist. However, they may not be able to provide you with all the services related to Invisalign as much as orthodontists can.