WHAT IS INVISALIGN AND HOW DOES IT WORK

  𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧? Invisalign®, the revolutionary system from Align Technology USA, is transforming the way we practice Orthodontics. This straightens your teeth, without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized and removable appliances called aligners. It is virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know that you’re straightening your teeth. 

 

 

 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 - No Metal Wires – you can straighten your teeth without everyone knowing - Clear Aligners – Nearly invisible - Removable – You can brush and floss normally - No Diet Restriction – You are free to eat whatever you desire - Comfortable – Aligners are tailor-made to your teeth, so there is little pain and irritation 

 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? Each aligner is designed to move your teeth by a small amount. Aligners are changed approximately 7-10 days interval. Each succeeding aligner progressively moves your teeth towards the planned final position. 

 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Step 1 – Consultation & Examination Your first step is to visit our practise to have a consultation, examination with our orthodontist to determine if Invisalign is suitable for you. Step 2 – Orthodontic Records Radiograph/ Photograph and scans are done to assess your case and help the orthodontist develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Step 3 – Digital Scan A digital scan of all your teeth are done. This take will take approximately 10-15 mins. This scan is then digitally sent to Align Technology to plan your Invisalign treatment. Step 4 – Review of chin-cheek ratio The orthodontist will send a detailed prescription of your treatment to Align Technology. Using advanced digital software Align Technology will create a virtual video of your teeth moving from its initial position to final position.

 

 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬? Invisalign works for many, but not all cases. Our Specialist Orthodontist will examine and assess if you are a suitable candidate for Invisalign. - GAPPED TEETH – Gaps between teeth - OVERBITE – Excessive overlap of upper teeth over the lower teeth - UNDERBITE – Excessive overlap of lower teeth over the upper teeth - OPEN BITE – Gaps between upper and lower teeth - OVERLY CROWDED – Lack of space within your jaw to position teeth normally - CROSS BITE – Top front teeth fall behind your lower front teeth when you bite down 

 

 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧? Every patient is different, so without comprehensive oral examination by our orthodontist, it’s impossible to tell how long treatment will take. However, Invisalign usually takes a little less time than conventional orthodontics. The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and can only be determined by your dentist; however, the average case takes about 12 months for adults.