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3 Reasons Invisalign Treatment is Trending in 2019!

Sep 01, 2019
Invisalign is the vanguard of cosmetic dentistry technology. It is different than the traditional braces or retainers. It is an invisible method of straightening non-aligned teeth. They are also called clear aligners and are transparent, plastic form of dental braces. Invisalign has changed the way we align teeth as they are comfortable, removable and almost invisible. Research is being conducted every year to improve the Invisalign system. Every aligner that is made is unique depending on person to person. The technology is equipped with 3-D printing and mass customization. It is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of typical braces. It has instantly revolutionized the orthodontics world giving the patients a different option beside the metal brackets. It involves donning a series of custom-made clear aligners that helps in shifting the teeth into its correct position. Patients who would not have thought about wearing braces are thinking about giving Invisalign a chance.

How does it work?

It is used to align crooked or protruding teeth. Invisalign helps in straightening the teeth and improving the smile. Usually, after an examination by a dental practitioner in dental clinic impressions of the patient’s teeth are taken. The impressions trays are filled with impression material and then placed over the teeth. Once set the impression trays are carefully removed. The impressions and dental records are then sent to the dental clinic or laboratory. The impressions are then used to create a digital model of the teeth. Based on your dental practitioner’s treatment plan the Invisalign software plans the movement of the teeth from their current position to the final desired position allowing the patient to see how the teeth may look after treatment. Once the design has been approved by your dental practitioner, a series of nearly invisible aligners are custom made for you. The aligners follow the stages of the treatment plan. The aligners are placed over the teeth where they fit in snugly. As well as being nearly invisible they are comfortable and can be removed for eating, drinking and cleaning. Every two weeks the patient switch to the next set of aligners. Each aligner moves the teeth stage by stage, little by little resulting in a straight and a healthy smile.

Braces versus Invisalign

Dental braces refer to devices that are used in orthodontics that aids alignment and straightening of the teeth and helps to position them concerning the person’s bite. Braces also help in improving dental health. Braces, unlike an Invisalign, is removable. They work faster at closing gaps and aligning the teeth than Invisalign. According to the reports of patients, braces help in moving the non-aligned teeth in a relatively shorter period. A treatment plan with Invisalign takes 12 months for most of the adults, although it depends on person to person. Many people start seeing a difference in their teeth after two to three months of starting their treatment plan. However, since braces are visible they give an unsightly look to the teeth which some people especially teenagers find difficult to deal with. Even though the average cost of braces is much lower than Invisalign the benefit covers the con of it is more expensive than braces.
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Cost

Typically the cost of Invisalign is higher than the regular braces. According to manufacturers, the average cost is between $3500 and $8000. However, the dentists are more equipped to give a better estimate. It also depends on the extent of alignment that may be required and the number of alignment that is required throughout the treatment. As compared to aligners, braces can cost anywhere between $2500 to $6000. The cost varies from person to person in this case too and has to discuss with the dentist. The cost of Invisalign can also be covered by insurance companies. The extent of their coverage is the point of consideration. Children are susceptible and impressionable. The unsightly look of the braces can make them feel insecure about the way they feel about themselves. Invisalign is thus a better choice that a pediatric dental care practitioner can provide. He/she should be well versed with children dentistry and should be a trained professional. Invisalign thus is a great solution is guarding that beautiful and healthy smile which all of us desire. Contact Image Dental to get Invisalign Treatment. There is no other place that provides better services.
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