Are you looking for a way to straighten your teeth without the hassle of traditional braces? Clear aligners, such as Invisalign, are an effective and discreet way to achieve a straighter smile. Invisalign aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth and apply gentle pressure to move them into the desired position. They can be used to close gaps, correct bite problems, and even move teeth up or down. Invisalign aligners are made from a flexible plastic material that is comfortable to wear and easy to remove.
Each set of aligners is designed to move your teeth little by little, applying pressure in the right places. Invisalign can be used to treat a wide variety of dental issues, from the simplest to the most complex. Patient compliance is essential for successful Invisalign treatment. You must wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day and switch to the next set of aligners as instructed by your dentist.
Moving your teeth up (or down for your lower teeth) is called intrusion. Invisalign is inserted into the teeth using anchors in the adjacent teeth called “accessories” or “buttons”. These accessories give the aligner something to hold on to while pressing upward to insert the teeth into the jaw. Invisalign buttons or accessories can accumulate stains just like our teeth.
If you drink large volumes of dark beverages (coffee, tea, red wine, dark soft drinks) or smoke, you can expect your accessories to discolor. The manufacturers of Invisalign offer a range of laboratory rates based on the number of aligners manufactured. The number of aligners corresponds to the duration of the treatment. The only obstacle that crowns present for Invisalign is the placement of accessories or buttons. The accessories adhere easily to tooth enamel and do not adhere as easily to other structures.
Veneers would need the same consideration as crowns. As stated above, accessories will be more likely to come off if they stick to veneers. Invisalign can be used to move teeth forward and backward, up and down. It can also be used to move the lower teeth backwards so that they are behind the front teeth and vice versa, they can be used to bring the upper teeth forward so that they are in front of the lower teeth. Invisalign is suitable for orthodontic treatment on both upper and lower teeth at the same time, or just one or the other. Treating affected dogs often requires a concerted effort between an oral surgeon and an orthodontist.
The oral surgeon often exposes affected dogs and places the teeth with brackets so that traditional orthodontic appliances do their job. However, in many cases, clear aligners, such as Invisalign, can move teeth enough to leave room for an impacted canine to emerge without surgery. These clear aligners are placed over the teeth and exert a small pressure in the direction of the design to move them. Invisalign is an orthodontic system that uses modern computer-assisted technology to create transparent aligners.
