“Invisalign, the Clear Way Forwards to Straighter Teeth”

Step 1:  Visit Your Dentist 

During this first step you will need to make an appointment with an Invisalign Certified Dentist. 

During the initial visit, your dentist will help you decide on your course of treatment. 

Step 2 : Your Dentist will take precise impressions of your teeth and a bite registration .He will then plan your treatment and send this to Invisalign .Your impressions are couriered to 

Invisalign where they will be digitised .

Step 3: Invisalign sends a clincheck ( a computer generated image of the anticipated result) Your practitioner will assess the clincheck and discuss it with you.

Step 4: Invisalign makes your Aligners

Invisalign uses advanced technology to transform your bite impressions into a custom-made series of clear and removable aligners. There may be as many as 60 in the series or as few as 7 depending on your individual treatment plan.

Step 5:  You Receive Your Aligners in a Few Weeks 

During your next visit to your dentist, you will receive your first set of aligners. The Aligners will be fitted and any attachments put in place Your dentist will most likely give you a few additional sets for you to wear before you return for your next visit.

Step 6:  You Wear Your Aligners 

You'll wear each set of aligners day and night for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Total treatment time averages 9-18months, but will vary from case to case. You'll visit your dentist only about every 4-6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Step 7:  You've Finished the Treatment 

Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each aligner in the series, your treatment will be complete and you will have the beautiful smile you've always wanted.The result will be retained by clear retainers worn at night for at least two years .

Invisalign is clear, this means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing, great if you have a job that involves being in front of people a lot.

Invisalign is removable. Unlike braces, you can eat and drink what you want during treatment, so long as you remove your aligners during meals and whole drinking fizzy drinks. You can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene.

Invisalign is comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires as with braces to cause mouth irritation, and no metal or wires means you spend less time in the dentist’s chair getting adjustments.

Invisalign allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start—so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

 Invisalign is an advanced means to straighten teeth, and it is only fitting that Invisalign Lite should carry on the great work this treatment has already accomplished. Invisalign Lite braces work in much the same way as traditional Invisalign braces, however the treatment is designed for less complex cases and treatment time is usually much shorter. Patients are usually given a maximum of ten aligners, with treatment often being completed within six months. As with traditional Invisalign braces the aligners are custom-made for the individual to ensure optimum results.

Many people worry about wearing braces because they look bulky and unattractive. Invisalign Lite braces are a perfect solution for people who want to improve the overall aesthetic of their teeth without having to wear a brace for a long period of time. The treatment is composed of bespoke clear aligners that are comfortable and require no need for tightening, which can otherwise cause patients quite a lot of pain.

Treatment time with Invisalign Lite braces is also considerably shorter than other treatments. Most patients only require around ten aligners and treatment time can be as little as six months.

Invisalign Lite braces are also removable, which means patients have a greater degree of flexibility. Being able to clean your teeth properly promotes good oral health and also reduces the risk of developing oral health issues.

The aligners are designed to fit the individual patient. To achieve the perfect fit, digital images and moulds of the patient's teeth are sent away to a laboratory so that technicians can make the aligners to the patient's exact measurements. The aligners will be designed to move the teeth gradually so the shape of the aligners will vary according to their place in the series.

The patient is required to wear each aligner for a set period of time (usually two weeks); the aligner is then replaced with the next aligner in the series. The patient should wear the aligner for 22 hours per day to ensure optimum results.

Treatment costs are considerably lower than traditional Invisalign braces, as the treatment time is shorter and there is a much smaller number of aligners. However, prices vary according to which dentist you choose and where the clinic is located. You should discuss the total cost of treatment with your dentist before you agree to go ahead, and make sure the quote includes any preparation and aftercare costs.

Treatment time may vary according to the individual case, however almost all treatments are complete within six months. In simple cases, treatment time may only be a matter of weeks.

Invisalign Lite braces are not suitable for everyone. They are generally recommended for patients who have minor orthodontic problems, including:

• Slight overcrowding

• Slightly crooked teeth

• Tiny gaps between the teeth

• Badly positioned teeth

• Poor alignment between the upper and lower teeth

Patients who have already had orthodontic treatment may also choose to have Invisalign Lite braces if they have experienced their teeth moving after the treatment. It is quite common for patients to find that their teeth relapse after wearing braces and Invisalign Lite braces can help to hold them in the correct place.

If you have more complex orthodontic problems, which require a great deal of pressure and movement, this treatment will not be recommended. A more intensive treatment, such as the traditional Invisalign braces, will be preferable.

     

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