Invisalign

Invisalign is a removable orthodontic appliance offered as an alternative to more traditional orthodontic solutions. A type of clear tooth aligner, Invisalign is intended for people who find the idea of a mouthful of metal braces and brackets – however effective – too unattractive to commit to. If you are a candidate for Invisalign or other “invisible braces,” you can maintain your smile esthetics while straightening your teeth.

Invisalign is currently approved for adults and teenagers with completely erupted permanent teeth who can faithfully follow the directions for treatment – how long they have to wear the aligners each day, what they can and cannot eat and drink, seeing their dentist for follow-up appointments, etc. For example, dentists recommend that you drink only water while wearing Invisalign trays, to prevent staining of the plastic. If you do not follow treatment recommendations, you may compromise treatment success.

According to researchers and Align Technologies, Invisalign can be used to correct the following types of mild dental problems:

• Overly crowded teeth. When there is not enough room in the jaw for all of the teeth to fit comfortably or normally (one to five millimeters).
• Widely spaced teeth. When there is too much space between the teeth due to abnormal growth of the jaw or shifting of the teeth due to missing teeth (one millimeter to five millimeters).
• Overbite/overjet. When the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth.
• Crossbite. When the upper and lower jaws are misaligned, causing one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth, on either the front and/or sides of the mouth.
• Mild relapse. After traditional braces have been removed, when some relapsing tooth movement has occurred.
• Invisalign may also be a treatment alternative for certain simple malocclusions (bite irregularities).

More information on Invisalign can be found at their official website.

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