Do you have teeth that you prefer to keep to yourself?
Ugly, metallic metal braces fitted to unwilling teenagers in an effort to straighten uneven teeth were, and still are, a common enough sight. The teenager in question generally hates wearing them but are young enough to be coerced, or, if needs be, forced, into doing so.
It will come as a pleasant surprise then, to teenagers all over the land, that the unsightly braces of old are no longer necessary. This is because technology, in particular 3D imaging technology, has once again been used to great effect in solving everyday problems. One organisation has applied 3D imaging techniques to the problem of correcting badly aligned and other problem teeth and have arrived at a solution which they call Invisalign.
So, what is Invisalign?
Invisalign quite simply, is an invisible way to straighten problem teeth without the need for unsightly braces. Instead, Invisalign uses a number of clear teeth Aligners to gradually straighten misaligned teeth without the need for metal wires or braces. This technology has been proven effective over a period of clinical research and by dental practices across the country.
How do Invisalign aligners work?
The patient wears each set of Aligners for approximately 2 weeks. The aligners are left in place most of the time, coming out only for eating, drinking and cleaning. As you progress through a series of aligners, the teeth will move – little by little, until they have finally straightened to the target position. The patient will visit the dentist every few weeks to check on progress. The total treatment time is normally between 9 to 15 months and will involve between 18 to 30 sets of aligners.
How are the Invisalign aligners produced?
The process involves an initial consultation during which various x-rays and other images of your teeth will be taken. From these, a 3D image of your teeth will be produced along with a plan as to how they should be aligned. The aligners are then made, from a clear material so they cannot normally be seen, just for you and your particular requirements.
Whatever your age, if you want to find out about Invisalign and other dentistry Cedar Springs IA is the place to look!
The best news of all, it isn’t just for teenagers. Invisalign can be used by patients of all ages so take a look for yourself and get a few things straight!
Dr. Adrian Rehak, an established dentist can offer the full Invisalign services in Cedar Rapids. View website for more information.
