What Are Invisalign® Invisible Braces?

In the past your teeth could only be straightened by using unsightly metal braces that were hard to talk around and caused you to be made fun of. Invisalign® invisible braces uses removable tooth aligners that are custom fit for your tooth alignment problems. You will need to change tooth aligners every two weeks. The ensuing aligners are designed specifically for you.

Invisalign® makes use of a three step process to individually correct dental misalignments. In the first step, your initial consultation with your cosmetic dentist or orthodontist, you will discuss the issues you have with your teeth and what kind of results you would like to see. Once your dentist decides that you are a good candidate for Invisalign®, a treatment plan will be devised. Impressions of your teeth as well as pictures will be taken for digitization purposes.

The dentist will work from the photos and impressions of your teeth to create the Invisalign® aligners for your gradual treatment plan. All tooth movement will be planned throughout the duration of treatment. Before Invisalign® treatment, you will be able to see a virtual representation of your tooth alignment. This gives you the opportunity to see what your smile will look like.

Step three involves following your doctor's precise treatment plan. Customized tooth aligners are created with advanced technology for you to wear at each stage of your treatment. The precise number of Invisalign® aligners required for a patient will vary from case to case, but in general, a person can expect to receive between 20 to 30 aligners during treatment.

After that all you have to do is follow your doctor's advice. Make sure to wear the aligners as your dentist advises and you will see the straighter, more confident smile that you have been wanting for years. Your dentist will more than likely have financing options. The Invisalign® process is not the least expensive way to straighten teeth, but it is the most flexible and a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment.