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Invisalign®
If you want to straighten your smile but aren’t crazy about the idea of metal or clear ceramic braces, Invisalign® treatment may be the solution you need.
Invisalign® is a modern, convenient and aesthetic solution for patients who don’t want the appearance of braces. It comprises a series of clear aligner trays that will guide the movement of your teeth. Gradually, we will adjust the positioning of your teeth.
What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign® will not bond to your teeth, making them a removable treatment option. Additional benefits of Invisalign include:
- Easy teeth cleaning: By removing your aligner, you can easily brush and floss your teeth to improve oral health.
- No dietary restrictions: Unlike braces, you can eat crunchy or chewy foods after removing your Invisalign without the worry of breaking your device.
- Increased comfort: Your aligners’ soft, flexible material will increase your comfort without irritating your mouth.
- Protection from teeth-grinding: If you grind your teeth at night, your Invisalign® aligners will act as a nightguard to protect your teeth.
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF ORTHODONTICS
Never worry about hiding your metal braces from colleagues, classmates, friends or family. Invisalign is here to give you a straighter smile without tipping off others in the process.
The Invisalign® treatment system begins by taking a high resolution 3D digital scan of your occlusion using advanced computing technology. We then carefully evaluate your current dental alignment and determine your unique plan for your future smile. We will start making your clear aligners – invisible trays that snugly fit your teeth.
Each aligner is made from a strong, clear plastic that fits around your teeth and applies gentle pressure against them to encourage their movement. In order to precisely control each individual tooth movement, we will need to place ‘attachments’ [link here to section ‘What are attachments?”] on specific teeth. This is done during the first stages of your Invisalign treatment.
Your treatment will consist of a series of aligners, each aligner having an ‘in-built’ tooth movement change. Every two weeks or so, you’ll progress to the next aligner until you begin to reach the end of your aligners. At this stage we will then re-scan your teeth to produce the next set of ‘refinement aligners’ until your teeth re aligned exactly as you want the to be.
One huge benefit to this system is that it allows you to remove the aligners when necessary (for example, while eating or playing instruments or participating in sports) and pop them right back in when you’re ready. We always recommend that you wear your Invisalign® aligners for at least 20 hours a day for the best results.
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What are attachments?
Attachments are tooth-colored “bumps” that are bonded to the teeth using dental composites. They will be placed at precise locations to allow the aligners to grip the teeth as they are guiding them to their new locations. They can range from small difficult to feel attachments to fairly large attachments, the size and shape reflecting the tooth movements required.
Once the attachments are in place you may want to spend a little bit of time getting used to placing and removing the aligners. The attachments will make the aligners fit more snugly to the teeth so it may take a bit of practice.
A SOLUTION FOR ANY SMILE AND ANY AGE
Invisalign has vastly improved over the years and can be used to handle various simple and complex cases. From crowding to spacing, underbite to overbite.
Plus Invisalign can be used at any age – adolescents or adults.
Getting the Most From Your Invisalign Aligners
Here’s how you can make the most of your removable aligners and retain their translucent appearance:
- Only remove your aligners to eat, drink, brush and floss. We recommend at least 20 hours wear per day.
- Brush and floss your teeth before putting your aligners back on after a meal. Rinse the aligners, too!
- Use cool water any time your rinse your aligners — warm water can cause warping.
- Keep your aligners in a protective case when you remove them.
- Clean your aligners daily with a toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste.
What not to do when cleaning your aligners.
- Avoid using hot or boiling water to clean aligners.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners that might scratch or mar the surface of the aligner.
- Do not soak aligners in mouthwash. This might discolour the aligners and make them more visible.
- Avoid soaking your aligners in an abrasive denture cleaning solution, as this can scar the finish of the aligner, making it more visible.