Invisalign

Straightening of teeth without the use of braces

Invisalign is the best alternative to traditional metal-wire braces that were traditionally used to straighten misaligned teeth. The technique has gained great popularity and today most of the people prefer to go for Invisalign in spite of the cost factor associated with it. Invisalign helps in straightening crooked teeth and closing the unwanted gaps between the teeth. A series of clear aligners are used to get the teeth into the right position.

The Invisalign braces are designed using the computer imaging system and three-dimensional modelling technique. They are skilfully fabricated with great precision after taking the bite impression, photos, and x-rays of the person’s mouth. The fit of the braces is customized according to the individual case. And, the number of trays used will depend upon the alignment required, on an average it is between 18 and 30.

How does Invisalign system work?

You can wear the aligners all the time and just take them out while eating or brushing. Gradually the teeth will move to the desired place with time. The aligners can be changed approximately after every two weeks. The orthodontist will maintain a progress chart and check how much improvement is there. The complete treatment may take around 6 months to 18 months time depending upon the dental condition of the person. The success of the Invisalign system is totally dependent on the person.

Benefits of Invisalign over metal braces

• No Pain or Irritation: Comfort is the biggest advantage of Invisalign braces as there are no elastic bands and tightening forces that are used in metal braces. Metal braces involve a lot of pain, irritation, and even inflammation of gums and soft tissues.
• Excellent Flexibility: Invisalign braces offer great flexibility over the wired braces. You can easily remove the aligners while eating and brushing. The convenience of removing the aligners has made Invisalign braces a preferred option.
• Better Oral Hygiene: With Invisalign braces you don’t have to worry about food getting trapped between wires and elastic bands, thus allowing you maintain better oral health. Cleaning is little difficult in case of wire braces especially flossing and any type of negligence can result in bad breath, gum disease and tooth decay.
• No affect on appearance: Invisalign braces are virtually invisible to anyone and have no affect on your appearance. The wire braces look ugly and adversely affect the smile of the person. More than thousands of people are opting for Invisalign braces to get a perfect smile.

All orthodontic cases can go Invisalign treatment?

Invisalign treatment is suitable for almost all type of uneven teeth issues, such as overbites, underbites, crowding, crossbites and gaps between the teeth. Only in severe orthodontic cases where a lot of teeth movement is required for tooth alignment, Invisalign is not suitable. During the consultation we will guide you whether you should go for Invisalign or traditional wire braces.

Is Invisalign very costly?

The cost of the Invisalign treatment totally depends on the severity of the case. During the consultation we will give you the accurate estimate of the overall cost of your treatment.