subject: Invisalign: Providing Perfect Smiles Since 1999 [print this page] Invisalign is no stranger to the industry of dentistry. After all, it has been around since 1999. It penetrated the industry as an alternative to the hated braces. They were more commonly known as invisible braces, since they were clear and they're not really noticeable by other people when worn. This is why it's loved by kids and teens so that they won't be teased for having metal in their mouth. Adults love it as well because wearing braces when you're an adult is embarrassing.
The wearer will also forget that they're wearing one because just like braces, they're designed to fit the wearer's teeth perfectly until the time comes when it's time to take it out because you don't need it anymore. Speaking of taking it out, a lot of people also love the fact that they don't have to wear Invisalign all day. People wear them 22 hours a day on average, taking it out when they have to eat or brush their teeth. Yes, you can now enjoy your food without worrying if it will stick to your braces or not.
How does it work? You need to set up an appointment with your dentist or preferably, an orthodontist. The professional will assess your smile to see what needs to be done. Expect to smile a lot because he will take a lot of pictures of your smile from different angles. The orthodontist will also get an impression of your pearly whites by using a dental putty. The orthodontist will then use a CT scanner to generate a 3D image of your teeth which will be sent to the laboratory of Invisalign. The company will then create a simulation of the movement needed to achieve that perfect smile from your current smile. This simulation is important so that several aligners will be made that will be used as the treatment progresses.
Once they're finished with all the aligners, they will send the aligners back to your dentist including the 3D image created so that you can see your journey before it happens. You'll see how your teeth will move and best of all, you'll see your perfect smile before it happens.
Basically, you're going to wear the aligners for 22 hours each day. You have to visit your dentist every couple of weeks to check the progress and replace the aligner when necessary. It will take your teeth anywhere from 6 to 18 months before they get straightened out. In most cases, it's the recommended procedure by dentists and orthodontists alike.
With all these benefits, it's easy to see why Invisalign is the preferred choice of many. It's so popular that in just 9 years of being in business, the company has helped 730,000 patients. However, it's important to note that you're going to play an important role since the success of these aligners is highly-dependent on your discipline. Since you can easily take it out, you might be tempted to delay putting it back. Make sure to follow all instructions by your dentist and in 6 to 18 months, you'll have that perfect smile that you've always dreamed about.
