Invisalign
in Brabham

Your dentist will determine whether you’re a good candidate for Invisalign after a thorough assessment. Generally speaking, the following factors or circumstances may influence the dental treatment plan suitable for your needs:

• The severity of the problem. Invisalign is a great way to improve your smile if you have mild to moderate orthodontic issues. However, severe bite problems may require more advanced orthodontic procedures to align the jaws.
  
  
• You are dedicated to the treatment. The ideal candidate for Invisalign must be committed to wearing them for prescribed hours per day for them to work. Otherwise, it may take longer to see optimal results.
  
  
• Have good oral hygiene. It’s essential that you keep your teeth clean from debris so that when you wear your Invisalign, you are less prone to decay. You must also be able to take proper care of your trays to prevent bacterial growth in them. This goes along with being responsible enough to wear them for efficient treatment.
  
  
• You don’t smoke. Smoking can interfere with your Invisalign in a few different ways. First, the act of smoking can leave dirt on your trays. Second, if you frequently remove your trays while you smoke, it can impede the success of your dental treatment.

Each type of orthodontic treatment aims to bring your teeth into better alignment. They all typically involve applying pressure to each tooth to move them slowly. However, there are key differences between conventional braces and Invisalign aligners.

Traditional metal braces. It involves attaching a bracket to each tooth and wires to hold them together. The rubber is the major responsible for adjusting the positions of the teeth. The treatment requires you to see your dentist every few weeks, but more often than with clear aligners. When it comes to appearance, braces are more visible. Their parts carry some risks of cuts or injured soft tissues in the mouth. Not to mention the chance of losing some brackets. Hence, there is food restriction to avoid such a problem.

But, regarding their scope of treatment, they offer a wide variety of dental problems they can address. Conventional braces can shift the teeth and jaw positions if you have severe bite misalignment and overlapping teeth, making them a great treatment option for nearly all orthodontic problems.

Invisalign. Clear aligners are designed for a much more convenient way of orthodontic treatment. They tend to fulfil what traditional braces are lacking, such as comfort and shorter average treatment time required. However, they may not work well with complex issues and only be ideal for minor to moderate cases of orthodontic problems.

When choosing between them, it’s critical to consult your dentist. They will be able to determine which one is suitable for your case.

Invisalign treatment begins with an initial consultation with your dentist. During this appointment, we can use a scanner to take a 3D digital scan of your teeth and create a digital treatment plan. You may need to wait a few days or weeks while we create your aligners.

On your next visit, you may expect to receive your custom-made aligners and fit them. We will examine your teeth and make adjustments to ensure they fit comfortably. During your treatment, you will need to wear them for 20 to 22 hours daily (depending on the individual case). Your mouth may take a while to adjust to the aligners. In addition, you may expect soreness and pressure in your teeth, which only means they are working.

Take note that Invisalign treatment works with a series of aligner trays. So, your dentist will advise you when you need to come back for follow-up checkups and get the new batch of aligners.