What is Invisalign?
Invisalign works by gradually moving your teeth into alignment and the desired position. The treatment involves a series of virtually invisible, removable clear plastic aligners which a patient wears for 22 hours a day.
Invisalign is custom-made for patients based off digital scans that allow for structuring of an entire roadmap of your smile, which even shows the expected end results.
The benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is appealing for all patients looking to improve the alignment of their teeth.
- Virtually invisible
- Removable aligners
- No dietary restrictions
A transparent and removable orthodontic treatment
Not only is this a virtually invisible form of orthodontic treatment, Invisalign aligners can be removed for meals, cleaning and also important photos.
Unlike traditional braces, these clear aligners do not include metal wires, brackets and rubber bands which prevent you from eating certain foods. Because of this, you are not faced with any dietary restrictions. Therefore, you can follow your regular oral hygiene routine as well as eat and drink whatever you wish.
However, with the ability to remove your aligners, this means that you will need to be completely committed to the treatment to ensure its success.
You should keep your aligners in for the recommended 22 hours per day, as removing for longer can cause an increased treatment time.