Not everyone is content with their smile, and for a lot of people, they will need help achieving the exact smile they want. Because of this, more and more people are turning to clear orthodontic appliances such as Invisalign aligners. Correcting misaligned or crooked teeth is not just about having the perfect smile. It could likewise help safeguard your teeth’s long-term and overall health.
However, Invisalign is not suitable for everyone, and only your dentist can decide whether or not it will work for you. To determine if Invisalign is right for you, you can visit our office, Cohasset Dental in Cohasset, MA, and discuss your case with one of our dentists, Dr. Kevin Thomas and Dr. Aaron Chenette.
How Invisalign Works to Straighten Your Smile
While braces utilize a combination of wires and brackets to move your teeth into the correct position, Invisalign utilizes a series of custom-made, tight-fitting aligners for moving teeth. Invisalign makes use of SmartTrack aligners crafted from durable thermoplastic material made to fit tightly over your teeth. The aligners are virtually invisible and can be removed when you eat and brush your teeth.
Once your dentist has determined how Invisalign can correct your misaligned bite, he will draw up a treatment plan specific to your case. Your dentist will also need to fit several versions of the aligners to make slight adjustments for correcting your bite in the course of the entire treatment time. You will get a version of the aligners every couple of weeks until you’ve achieved your desired results.
The Invisalign Treatment Time
In general, the treatment time would significantly depend on how much your teeth should be rotated or moved. For instance, more crooked teeth and misaligned bites would require a longer treatment time than minor crooked teeth and misalignment issues. Treatment times typically take between 10 months and 24 months. On the other hand, if you have already undergone orthodontic treatment when you were younger and your teeth just shifted slightly as you grew older, you may only need to wear Invisalign aligners for 10 to 12 weeks.
Interested in Invisalign?
Schedule a visit with one of our dentists, Dr. Kevin Thomas or Dr. Aaron Chenette in our Cohasset, MA, office. Call Cohasset Dental at (781) 383-9393 for more details.