Many patients who require orthodontic work opt for
Invisalign treatment over traditional metal braces. Although not every patient
is a candidate for Invisalign, those with basic and straightforward issues
usually qualify. Our San Fernando Valley dentist wants all patients to know
what treatment with Invisalign involves, in order for them to start preparing
as soon as possible.
Invisalign aligners, which fit and stick in place around the
teeth like a mouth guard, are custom made to fit your teeth exactly. They are
made by taking impressions of your bite, which are sent to a lab where aligners
are made. Depending on the type of Invisalign treatment the patient must
undergo (i.e. Express, Full, etc.), they will receive between ten and thirty
aligners.
These aligners will push the teeth into more correct and
healthier places. The patient will wear one aligner for about two weeks, move
on to the next one in the treatment, and so on. They can be removed to eat,
drink liquids other than water, and when cleaning the teeth.
After treatment is complete, our expert in orthodontics will
prescribe a retainer, which looks and fits much like an aligner. This will
ensure that your teeth do not revert back their old places, and may only need
to be worn at night.
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