What is Invisalign?

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Invisalign® has become one of the most popular forms of teeth straightening, and there are many benefits to treatment. It is a great way to improve the appearance of your smile. There are also oral health benefits during and after the treatment as well.

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Invisalign treatment is actually an alternative to braces. Invisalign is a retainer that is made to wear the most of the day to provide a continuous push towards teeth hoping that they may move into an ideal position and become aligned. Invisalign is made in a custom fitting for each person after doing a detailed checkup of the overall teeth structure via dental X-ray and other advanced techniques to find out the exact custom shape that can actually make the teeth move in their ideal positions.

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How the process works

The first step toward Invisalign is to schedule an initial consultation with our dentist, who can examine the patient’s teeth position and overall oral health. If both the patient and the dentist agree to move forward in the process, a dental impression is taken, which is used to mold the clear aligners. The patient is required to come frequently for a new set of aligners as teeth move into a well-aligned position. After the treatment is over, which typically takes between six months to two years, patients are required to wear a retainer to ensure long-term quality results.

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Benefits of Invisalign

There are many benefits to choosing Invisalign treatment, including various cosmetic, oral health and psychological advantages. Quite simply, a straighter smile is often more appealing, and it can help individuals establish better relationships with peers, in work environments and at school. The results of Invisalign also help many feel better about themselves each day, and it often improves the patient’s ability to prevent cavities from developing in hard to reach areas.

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