Invisalign

If you're struggling with misaligned or crowded teeth and have a desire to improve your smile, Invisalign braces should be among your consideration. Also known as clear aligners, Invisalign braces are orthodontic devices that are made from clear plastic and used to gently guide teeth into an optimal position over time as prescribed by a dentist or orthodontist. While they may not be the right choice for every individual, they offer several advantages over traditional wire braces. For example, Invisalign braces are removable, which means you don't have to sacrifice [...]

Invisalign was released in 1999 and by 2014, a mere 2.4 million people had tried the aligners. In comparison, another 4 million patients have chosen them over traditional braces for their dental corrections since 2014. That is a 60 percent increase in the use of Invisalign products in just five years. While patients once viewed Invisalign as being out of reach, changes to the trays and the willingness of dental insurance providers to cover the treatments have led to lower costs. With such a marked reduction in out-of-pocket costs, patients [...]

Clear aligner trays such as that employed by Invisalign treatment plans have become a popular choice among teens and adults for minor dental corrections. Less noticeable than traditional braces, Invisalign also allows patients to continue eating foods not allowed when being treated with metal brackets. Until recently, each tray was prescribed for two weeks of wear. Recent developments have now reduced that by half and the benefits are as clear as the treatment aligners themselves. Tighter Fit Over time, Invisalign trays were known to become a tad stretched out over [...]

While many individuals appear to have “perfect” teeth, this is rarely the case. Upon examining patients, orthodontists determine the severity of their malocclusions and classify each individual case before beginning treatment. Any recommended treatment, including tooth extraction, headgear, braces, or Invisalign should be well-considered by patients as these malocclusions have been linked to health problems later in life. Tooth Decay Proper dental care, such as routine brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings have proven effective in protecting teeth from decay. However, crooked teeth are difficult to clean properly and this can [...]

The makers of Invisalign trays have just taken another step toward faster, and more comfortable, treatment. Formerly made from a thermoplastic material similar to that of teeth-whitening trays, Invisalign’s newest SmartTrack aligners are proving themselves to be much more beneficial to both patients and orthodontists. 1. Constant Force It took eight years for the Invisalign’s research and development team to develop the new SmartTrack aligners. Now, the highly elastic material allows the treatments trays to retain their programmed shape for longer periods of time. This is proving useful in a [...]

Let’s face it, for mild, cosmetic dental issues, your teenager is less likely to wear braces than she is to live with what she was given. Unfortunately, braces have a stigma attached, and most teenagers are uninterested in interrupting their social status or busy schedules in order to care for themselves. It is up to the equally-busy parents of this world to find a compromise between doing nothing at all or making their teen wear braces. Fortunately, Invisalign Teen allows these very important dental repairs to be completed in several [...]

Choosing an orthodontist and deciding to use Invisalign to correct dental issues are only the first steps. These clear acrylic or plastic devices are typically appropriate for patients with moderately crowded teeth or minor spacing issues. Patients are usually instructed to wear them up to 22 hours per day. Unfortunately, alignment trays can harbor bacteria that could lead to tooth decay or gum disease. Any problem with oral health could lead to delayed or extended treatment times. The following tips will help ensure that you get the most out of [...]

Americans are more obsessed with straight teeth than people in most other developed countries—for instance, the British. According to studies, Brits depend on the government-run National Health Service (NHS) to take care of their teeth, but the NHS only provides orthodontic treatment if it’s deemed necessary—and their definition of “necessary” is very strict. As a result, many Brits never get their teeth straightened. One former Brit, who got Invisalign after moving to the United States with her husband, says her British family and friends say she is “so American” for [...]

Invisalign has only been around for about two decades. Before that, people could only get their teeth straightened with metal braces, and as little as 50 years ago, people rarely got them at all. Only the wealthy could afford them then. New discoveries, however, have made them accessible to everyone. Now, braces are almost a rite of passage for adolescents. Invisalign has made it even easier. The Initial Idea Somewhere in the mid-1990s, Zia Chishti, a Stanford University graduate, made a discovery while he was wearing his retainer. He noticed [...]

Invisalign is an invisible alternative to traditional braces. Since 1997, when Invisalign first appeared on the orthodontic scene, almost 2.5 million people have had their teeth straightened with Invisalign. This alternative method especially appeals to teens and adults who lead active lives and appreciate the convenience and discreet nature of clear aligners. Why Invisalign Invisalign has many benefits that draw clients to choose it over regular braces. It can treat a wide range of cases—from mildly crooked teeth to more advanced bite problems, such as malocclusion, crowding, overbites, and underbites. [...]