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Invisalign is a comprehensive orthodontic treatment that allows your dentist or orthodontist to reposition your teeth with clear, almost invisible, plastic aligners.
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners with the longest and most successful history.
Each aligner places a precise amount of pressure at a specific angle to achieve minor tooth movements in increments of fractions of a millimeter. These minor movements combine over the full series of aligners to achieve the comprehensive repositioning of your teeth, resulting in a beautiful smile!
Before moving any teeth, your dentist should confirm that you have no active disease or infection in your mouth.
Invisalign orthodontic treatment is successful in correcting many common smile problems, including crowding (crookedness), spacing (gaps between the teeth), and crossbites (an improper overlap of the upper and lower teeth).
Aligners may be virtually invisible, but they will require significant involvement on the patient’s part. Invisalign is unique in that one of its major advantages, being removable, is also a major disadvantage. Because the patient can remove them, they are responsible for much of the success of treatment.
Throughout your Invisalign treatment, you need to see your dentist consistently so he or she can monitor your tooth movement and intercept any potential problems. In most cases, these visits will occur every six weeks, or more frequently if there is a particular issue. These follow-ups consist of a quick evaluation of the teeth and the fit of the current aligners. If no issues arise, a typical appointment lasts about 15 minutes.
The length of any orthodontic treatment depends on how much tooth movement is necessary to produce the desired results. The average length of time required for full adult orthodontic treatment with Invisalign is 18 months.
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