Medical Vision Dental

Have you ever wanted to have your teeth aligned without those unattractive braces on your teeth? New products that would suit each person’s needs are always being invented through advancements in technology. Fortunately, Align technology has recently come up with Invisalign – Invisalign is a series of transparent, removable aligners that Aurora dentists suggest as a good alternative for people who don’t like the look of traditional braces.

The best and most obvious advantage of Invisalign is the completely transparent aligners. The treatment makes it particularly popular among adults who want to straighten their teeth without glaring metal braces, which are commonly worn by children and adolescents. They are more comfortable than traditional braces as claimed by people who have tried Invisalign aligners. Lastly, the device is removable, allowing you to eat and brush your teeth without those uncomfortable braces.

To properly use the aligners, they should be removed before before ingesting food or beverages, aside from water, and also before brushing. One of the most important parts of Invisalign treatments and other orthodontic treatments is computerized planning. The computerized treatment planning allows the patient to review the expected smile design, the duration of the treatment, compare with different plans, and helps make a better decision on whether or not to undergo the treatment.

Aside from the cosmetic advantages, aligners avoid many of the side effects of traditional fixed appliances, particularly the effects on the gums and supporting tissues. Tooth decay and demineralization can occur in fifty percent of patients who have non-removable metal braces. Fixed braces are also said to cause shortening of the roots (of teeth) in most patients. Since invisalign gives less force than metal braces, there is less pain on the patient.

Invisalign treatments not only look better but are also quicker and more comfortable, which is why a lot of people prefer them over others. Treatments using traditional braces average to around 3 years with the longest taking up to 8 years, according to a large scale study. Invisalign on the other hand is taking only a year to a year and a half to finish. Of course, there are other methods such as surgery or implants that take only half the time to finish. Dental appliances or Invisalign are normally much cheaper than those quicker methods, however.