How Invisalign Works
Invisalign offers a solution for correcting overbites, underbites, or misaligned teeth using a series of clear plastic aligners worn over the teeth. Each set of aligners is customized to gradually straighten small sections of your smile. Typically, you wear each set for about two weeks before advancing to the next one.
While the aligners are removable, wearing them for at least 22 hours a day is crucial for effective and timely treatment. They should only be removed for eating, drinking (except for plain water), and cleaning your teeth.
Conditions Addressed by Invisalign Treatment
Patients are often pleasantly surprised to learn that Invisalign can fix many of the same issues that braces can. Dr. Joshua Boyd may recommend Invisalign to address mild to moderate cases of the following problems
Crowded Teeth
Aligning closely spaced teeth with Invisalign can alleviate the challenge of cleaning them properly. This reduces the risk of plaque and tartar buildup, as brushing and flossing become more manageable and effective.
Gaps Between Teeth
If patients find gaps between their front teeth unattractive, their Pocatello dentist can create a personalized Invisalign treatment plan to address and balance out these spaces in their smile.
Bite Alignment
Invisalign can correct specific instances of overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite. Aligning your bite properly can alleviate strain on your jaw joints and decrease the likelihood of chronic teeth grinding and TMJ disorder.
The Advantages Of Invisalign
Opting for Invisalign brings a host of advantages, including:
- The transparent plastic trays of Invisalign are nearly imperceptible on the teeth.
- Being removable, they allow unrestricted eating and normal brushing and flossing.
- Unlike metal brackets and wires, the smooth material of the trays minimizes irritation to the soft tissues in your mouth.
- Invisalign usually requires a shorter treatment duration on average compared to braces. Additionally, routine dental visits tend to be briefer with Invisalign than with braces.
