If you're considering Invisalign clear aligners to straighten your smile you may be wondering what kind of results you can expect from Invisalign. Our Langley dentists explain how Invisalign transforms smiles.
How Invisalign Works
Your Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of custom-made orthodontic aligners that work to gently move your teeth into their corrected positions, without the need for metal braces.
Treatment consists of wearing each set of aligners for approximately two weeks then swapping them out for the next set of aligners in your series until the desired amount of tooth movement has been achieved. Each custom made aligner in your series is designed to make precise incremental adjustments to the positioning of your teeth until your treatment is complete.
Invisalign Features
Invisalign custom aligners are made from thin clear plastic so that they are nearly invisible when worn. That means hardly anyone will notice that you are straightening your teeth with Invisalign. Another benefit of the clear aligners is that you won't have to wait until the end of your treatment to enjoy your transforming smile. The clear aligners allow you to enjoy the transformation every step of the way.
Easy to Use Orthodontic Treatment
Your custom aligners are also removable. Simply remove your aligners to enjoy your favourite foods! With Invisalign, there is no need to give up the foods you love while straightening your smile.
At-home oral hygiene routines remain much the same as before Invisalign treatment got started. When it's time to clean your teeth, remove your aligners and store them in their handy case, then clean your teeth, rinse your aligners, and return them to your mouth. It's that easy!
Issues that Invisalign Is Designed to Treat
Invisalign clear aligners can be used to treat a number of misalignment and bite issues from gapped to overcrowded teeth and even underbites and overbites.
To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, contact a Straight Smile Centres member practice in Langley to book an Invisalign consultation. After a thorough assessment of your teeth and bite, your Straight Smile dentist will let you know whether you are a suitable candidate for Invisalign treatment. If so, you will be shown a digital representation of how Invisalign could transform your smile.
If you choose Invisalign as your orthodontic treatment, your dentist will then create a personalized treatment plan for your unique smile. Your treatment plan will chart a course for your Invisalign treatment including anticipated timelines. Because every smile is unique, treatment plans vary accordingly. To achieve the best possible results from your Invisalign treatment it's important to diligently follow the plan and the instructions set out by your dentist.
What to Expect from Your Invisalign Treatment
Depending on the nature and severity of your misalignment issue, there are a number of things you can expect once your Invisalign treatment is complete.
When your treatment is complete, provided that you have followed the treatment plan prescribed by your dentist, and worn your aligners for 22 hours a day (every day), you can expect to see a straighter, more even smile. Patients using Invisalign to correct bite issues can also expect to see a noticeable improvement in the function of their smile.