Published in June 9th, 2010
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Invisalign is an alternative to tradition metal braces. Unlike the latter system, Invisalign uses a series of nearly invisible aligners to gently guide teeth into the desired place. The aligner plates are specifically designed to the individual using an advanced 3D computer-imaging system. This provides an image of where your teeth currently lay versus where they should be positioned.
The plates are fitted one at a top for approximately two weeks each, and the progression of these is what ultimately changes the position of the teeth. The total number of plates and time needed to reach the final outcome depend of the individual needs of the patient. A doctor will discuss your personal timeline with you.
The Benefits
The first and most notable advantage to this system over traditional metal braces is that Invisalign is transparent. That means photos of you smiling and a comfortable day-to-day life. Furthermore, there is no need to fight with food caught in your braces. With Invisalign, you can simply remove the plate while you eat and then replace it when you are finished. No mess, no worries and you can continue to eat what you want, when you want without disrupting your path to straight teeth! The same applies to morning and night brushing and flossing routines. Keep your pearly whites clean and shiny.
With Invisalign, life goes on as always. The thermoplastic whitening-tray-like aligners have nothing sharp or abrasive to cause discomfort, nothing obvious or obnoxious to result in taunts, and no reason to fear eating or teeth brushing. It is the change you need (observe the outcome on the computer before you even begin) and the comfort and class you want.
Getting Started
If you wish to join the more than one million patients who have already turned to Invisalign, then start by making an appointment. Ask your dentist if he or she provides Invisalign. Many are equipped, but to be so they had to attend instructional sessions and complete ongoing clinical training.
If your doctor did not, look to the manufacturer for a list of doctors that do. You will want to be sure that the doctor has worked with this system before and has seen the desired outcomes. Then visit him or her for a consult. Sometimes this service is provided for free. If, for any reason, you are not happy with what that doctor has to say about the system, consider a second opinion. It can be a long time to invest in one professional.
Making the Switch
If you are currently wearing braces or have in the past, you might want to look into making the switch to invisalign. You know firsthand the discomfort and awkwardness that can come with a mouth full of metal, so maybe it is time to consider a more comfortable option.
Discuss this with your doctor. You may be able to make the switch now, or to gradually work toward that. Do recognize that the plate can cause the affect on speech that you likely experienced when first using braces. However, as your tongue adjusts to the new roommate, your speech should return to normal. Typically this will take only a day or two.
Roger Ubik is a dental practice consultant with exceptional knowledge in the health and dental fields. Roger advises dentists on the latest practices in orthodontics like Invisalign.
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