5 Common Questions on Invisalign for Your Dentist in Greensboro

Orthodontists have in recent years employed the use of an innovative dental procedure known as Invisalign to correct dental maladies such as irregular alignment of the teeth which may also be known as crooked teeth or crowding in the teeth.

Invisalign offers patients with a series of custom-made aligners which offer the best dental results while avoiding the usual downsides associated with the traditional process of getting metal braces.

Taking into consideration that the invisalign treatment is different as it is relatively new and involves tailored procedure for clients, there have been many questions to clear up the doubts about the process.

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Below are some answers to the common questions regarding Invisalign.

Will I Need to Wear Brackets During Treatment?

Metal braces are associated with brackets which may be less than slightly and put a dinge on your self esteem. However, as against this, an invisalign comes with clear teeth aligners without the use of metal hardware fitted on the teeth.

Invisalign comes with no brackets, wires, or bands of any kind during treatment but instead comes with an acrylic, custom-made trays which are specifically designed to fit into the structure of your teeth and stay in the mouth throughout the day.

One of the greatest advantages of the invisalign over the traditional metal braces is that it can be removed to allow for eating and brushing thus saving you the stress of having to adapt to a new brushing technique or getting yourself embarrassed. The invisalign allows you swap your trays at intervals of two weeks or more, depending on the dentists’ recommendation and treatment progress.

How Do I Clean My Clear Aligners?

Cleaning the invisalign aligners is fast and easy. Be sure to speak to the dentist about this but generally, you are required to use a clear, antibacterial, soft soap and cold water to remove saliva and plaque from the clear aligners. The use of these products will keep the aligner free from bacteria thus reducing the possible instance of tooth decay or other conditions. It is also recommended that you use a dedicated brush for your aligners and avoid brushing it too hard as they can be scratched.

How Long Does Treatment Last?

The average Invisalign treatment for adults can take as long as 12 months on the average to complete depending on the progress made. In the event of slow aligning teeth, the process and procedure can take as long as 18 months. Generally, the amount of time taken for a proper and complete invisalign treatment is dependent on how often the aligners are worn and how severe the misalignment of teeth is. For effective and fast correction, you may need to wear the aligners for about 20 to 22 hours daily.

Do I Wear Retainers After Treatment?

Just as in the case of metal braces, you will also be issued a retainer by your dentists to make sure your smile is prolonged and perfectly so. The retainer is aimed at preventing your teeth from reverting to its old crooked state. However, unlike the traditional metal braces, you won’t wear the retainers after invisalign nearly as much.