Am I A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

How Does The Invisalign Treatment Work?

Do you want to improve your smile with orthodontics but, at the same time, without using traditional metal braces? Invisalign may be the solution for you. 

Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment that’s been around for some years. Its popularity resides in its ability to straighten teeth and correct bite issues without any metal component.

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, comfortable, and removable. But how do you know if Invisalign is right for you? Does it have any risks? We’ll answer these questions with a Gilbert dentist in the article below. 

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a dental aligner that uses clear, removable plastic trays to straighten teeth. It’s popular because it’s discreet and you can remove it for eating and drinking.

Invisalign has been around since the 1990s. However, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that the technology was refined enough to produce results comparable to traditional braces. 

Invisalign has gone through several iterations since then and now offers several different types of treatment plans, including:

• Traditional: This is what most people think of when they hear “Invisalign.” You wear each tray for two weeks before switching to another; this process continues until all your teeth are aligned properly. You’ll need between six months and two years for this treatment plan depending on how severe your problem is (the more severe cases take longer).
• Quick Straight: This method involves wearing only one tray at a time instead of two–so there’s no waiting period between trays! It also takes less than half as traditional methods (about three months).

Invisalign vs. Traditional Methods

Compared to other orthodontic options, Invisalign can offer a more convenient and comfortable experience, especially if a Gilbert dentist recommends it. 

While traditional braces require dietary restrictions and can make proper teeth cleaning challenging, you can remove Invisalign aligners for eating and brushing. In other words, you can maintain your regular lifestyle without major adjustments.

Additionally, the clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a popular choice for those who are self-conscious about wearing traditional metal braces. However, it’s worth noting that Invisalign can be more expensive than traditional braces, and may not be suitable for everyone depending on their orthodontic needs.

Who is a Good Candidate for Invisalign?

The first step to becoming a good candidate for Invisalign is to learn the factors that make you one. Let’s check these factors below. 

Age Range

The ideal age range for Invisalign treatment is between 15 and 22 years old, although some patients as young as 12 have been able to benefit from this procedure. If you’re older than 22, it may be more difficult for your dentist to create an accurate set of aligners because your teeth will likely have already begun shifting into their final position by this point.

Orthodontic Needs

If you already have braces or you’ll get them soon, Invisalign might not be the best choice–it could be too expensive! Your Gilbert dentist will be able to tell whether or not there’s enough room in between the brackets on your current set-up.

This way, the dentist can place new ones without interfering with each other too much (or at all).

In short, the best you can do is to ask your dentist if you are a good candidate for Invisalign. 

Preparing For Invisalign Treatment

Before starting the treatment, make sure you are a good candidate for Invisalign! As mentioned before, your first step is to visit the orthodontist and discuss your treatment plan. 

The dentists will take impressions of your teeth and then send these impressions to Align Technology (the company that makes Invisalign) to create 3D models of each tooth.

The next step is deciding whether or not you want braces and Invisalign at the same time or if you’d rather wait until your braces come off. If this interests you, speak with both dentists (if you need two dentists) about their recommendations so they can work together seamlessly during each stage of treatment!

The Invisalign Treatment Process

The Invisalign treatment process is a series of steps that you will go through to get your aligners, wear them, change them and then follow up with your Gilbert dentist.

The first step is getting the aligners made. This step can take anywhere from two weeks to three months depending on how soon you can get in for an appointment. 

Once they are ready, you will receive them in your dentist’s office (or even at home if necessary) along with instructions on how best to care for them before wearing them for the first time.

You should also receive a case for storing your aligners when not in use to keep them clean and free from damage during travel or storage at home!

After that, you can enjoy the fun part–wearing those little plastic trays! It won’t seem like anything new for people who’ve had braces.

But if it’s been a while since you have worn braces, then getting used to them again may take some time–especially since these aren’t visible! Just remember: no matter how weird-looking these things might seem at first glance–they’re worth it once we see results later down line!

Invisalign Alternatives

Invisalign alternatives are clear aligners and retainers. Clear aligners are similar to Invisalign because they’re also made of plastic and you can remove them, but they don’t require any adjustments or visits to the Gilbert dentist. The biggest difference is that clear aligners don’t move teeth as much as Invisalign does–they’re more like traditional braces than anything else.

Retainers are removable appliances that keep your teeth from moving after treatment has ended. You can usually wear them at night while you sleep or during meals when food could dislodge them if you aren’t careful about keeping them clean (and even then, it’s still possible).

Can I Get Invisalign In A Trusted Gilbert Dental Clinic?

At Gilbert Vista Dental, we have skilled and trusted dentists ready to evaluate you and let you know if you’re a perfect candidate for Invisalign. Contact us now or schedule a visit through our website to get started!

Gilbert Vista Dental Care
2451 East Baseline Road #210
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone: (480) 503-5467
Email: info@drritapeck.com
Website: https://drritapeck.com/