Invisalign
Invisalign
Invisalign Gosford, Erina, Central Coast
Aligners are discreet, as they are made of a transparent, custom-made thermoplastic material that other people hardly ever notice.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is basically an example of a clear aligner system used to straighten teeth as an alternative to braces. There are a variety of different companies that make clear aligners, but Invisalign has been around the longest and has put in the most research and development. It has such a strong public awareness campaign, many patients know about Invisalign before they even come to see us.
Invisalign came into existence at the end of the 1990s and initially was suitable only for very simple, straightforward cases. Since then, research and technology have improved so much that it can now treat the majority of cases. There are still some cases where braces are a better option, but in most situations you have a choice to go with Invisalign.
Who Can Have Invisalign Treatment?
Just like braces, aligners can be used as early as eight years old all the way through to adulthood. Our oldest patient currently undergoing aligner treatment is in her seventies. As a general rule, most adults prefer to use aligners rather than braces because they are transparent and therefore much harder to see. The other main advantage is that they are removable, meaning oral hygiene is simpler and your diet is not restricted.
Here are the common problems Invisalign can correct:
Who Can Have Invisalign Treatment?
Here are the common problems Invisalign can correct:
Reasons Why You’ll Love Invisalign:
Invisalign looks so much better!
No food restrictions
If you would rather not have restrictions placed on your diet, then you should consider Invisalign. Just pop them out when you’re eating, clean your teeth, then pop those trays back in.
Invisalign trays are removable.
Invisalign is more comfortable than traditional braces
Invisalign looks so much better!
No food restrictions
If you would rather not have restrictions placed on your diet, then you should consider Invisalign. Just pop them out when you’re eating, clean your teeth, then pop those trays back in.
Invisalign trays are removable.
Invisalign is more comfortable than traditional braces
Invisalign Procedure
Initial consultation
From there, your teeth are then scanned using an intraoral camera. It allows your case to be entered into the design software so we can digitally plan your treatment.
First aligner
Follow-up visits
Initial consultation
From there, your teeth are then scanned using an intraoral camera. It allows your case to be entered into the design software so we can digitally plan your treatment.
First aligner
Follow-up visits
What to Expect
As the teeth are being moved, and it’s important to expect that there will be some discomfort while this is happening. This tends to be greater with braces compared to aligners. The main challenge with wearing aligners is that they must be worn properly and adequately to allow them enough time to move the teeth.
On average, Invisalign treatment takes approximately 12-16 months to complete. However, depending on the individual and the severity of the bite problem, treatment time can also be as short as a few months. It usually requires 14-36 aligners to achieve the final results but varies from each patient depending on the treatment plan.
There are no particular extra risks when using Invisalign compared with using braces. Actually, the main risk of orthodontic treatment is inadequate oral hygiene which is virtually eliminated when using aligners.
What to Expect
As the teeth are being moved, and it’s important to expect that there will be some discomfort while this is happening. This tends to be greater with braces compared to aligners. The main challenge with wearing aligners is that they must be worn properly and adequately to allow them enough time to move the teeth.
On average, Invisalign treatment takes approximately 12-16 months to complete. However, depending on the individual and the severity of the bite problem, treatment time can also be as short as a few months. It usually requires 14-36 aligners to achieve the final results but varies from each patient depending on the treatment plan.
There are no particular extra risks when using Invisalign compared with using braces. Actually, the main risk of orthodontic treatment is inadequate oral hygiene which is virtually eliminated when using aligners.
I Want to Straighten My Teeth!
Teeth don’t always move in an expected way, and you need to be able to adapt and respond to these variations. This is why we see problems emerging with some of the DIY direct-to-consumer options.
If you would like to straighten your teeth, simply call us or complete the enquiry form below. We look forward to seeing you at Central Coast Orthodontics.
I Want to Straighten My Teeth!
Teeth don’t always move in an expected way, and you need to be able to adapt and respond to these variations. This is why we see problems emerging with some of the DIY direct-to-consumer options.
If you would like to straighten your teeth, simply call us or complete the enquiry form below. We look forward to seeing you at Central Coast Orthodontics.
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