How the process works
Invisalign is a progressive tooth straightening alternative to braces. This innovation uses clear tooth retainers that support your teeth and provides them with the scaffolding they require to pull them into an aligned position.
You firstly need to be assessed by your dentist, which will result in impressions of your teeth being taken, so sizes and shapes – everything – is taken into account.
Using the model coupled with your personal treatment plan (given to you by the dentist) software can then calculate the projected movement of your teeth from their current position to perfect alignment.
The virtual tour of your teeth’s progress allows you to feel more comfortable about exactly what the result will look like.
After your assessments and viewing your treatment plan, a series of nearly invisible retainers will be manufactured. You will then be given a set of these, which you are required to change every two weeks. The Invisalign retainers should be taken out when eating, drinking and cleaning.
The basic idea is that each set of retainers is shaped fractionally closer to what you want your teeth to look like, to allow your teeth to grow into the position you desire little by little.
What does Invisalign treat?
Invisalign can be used to cure overlapped, gappy, crossbitten, over/underbitten teeth and is designed not to impede on your lifestyle. Braces can do this, however, with Invisalign you can take your retainer out and continue to live your life – eventually with a straight, confident smile.
