Is Invisalign Better?

‘The Invisalign System has many advantages over traditional braces. Invisalign clear aligners fit your lifestyle – they don’t interrupt it. And at every stage, you’ll be able to see your smile progress and enjoy your smile as it transforms.’

Having said that, it is important to remember that Invisalign is not for everyone. A consultation with your dentist is the best way to find out if Invisalign is the way to go for you. In the meantime though, here are some Invisalign facts; some you may know and some you may not.

With Invisalign, you can continue to do what you love, as usual.

Eat all your favourite (hopefully healthy) foods, you can tuck into a crunchy apple or a packet of nuts. No problems.
Play any sport you like; swim, run, cycle or climb a mountain!
No emergency visits for broken brackets or loose wires.
Smile widely, your Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, few people will even notice you’re wearing them.

Rocking your aligners.

To get that perfect smile, wear your Invisalign clear aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day. That means, wherever you’re not eating, you’re aligners are working to get the best results possible.
For those who need a little more encouragement, blue compliance indicators can be placed to assure you’re wearing them enough.

Powering through your treatment.

Your aligners are custom designed to achieve your smile, as such your dentist will advised you how long to wear your aligners based on your custom treatment plan. In general though, you’ll usually be recommended to wear each set of aligners for one to two weeks.
Less time at the dentist and more time enjoy life is the goal of Invisalign; we usually schedule check-ups every six to eight weeks to check your progress.
With each new set of aligners, you may feel a little extra pressure or discomfort for the first few days; a normal indicator that the teeth are moving a long gingerly.

Keep your aligners crystal clear.

Rinse your aligners every time you take them out or put them in. In the mornings and at night, brush them thoroughly with your toothbrush (electric toothbrushes are best) to keep them fresh and clean. You can even rinse them in a bit of mouth-rinse.

Maintain sparkly healthy teeth and gums.

Cleaning your teeth with Invisalign is a breeze compared to traditional braces.
Once you remove your aligners, just floss and brush as usually. Easy done.
Just take your aligners out to eat and drink, then brush your teeth before putting them back in. No more green bits stuck on your braces to battle with.

So if you’ve been dreaming of straightening your teeth what are you waiting for? To see if Invisalign is an appropriate option for you, contact us for a COMPLIMENTARY consultation with one of our dentist.

Love your smile!