Totally Invisible! Invisalign, Your Magical Solution for Crooked Teeth!
Invisalign is one of the modern orthodontic techniques with 3D technology system, that made a revolution in orthodontics thanks to its effectiveness and high speed in treating many cases. Adding that it is used and placed on teeth without wires or metal brackets.
Let’s get deeper into this technology, the partnership between Magrabi Hospitals and Centers, and Align Tec to benefit from the latest technologies in orthodontics.
Invisalign Technology
Invisalign is a transparent brace for teeth, made of plastic using the one-of-a-kind smart force technique whose results gradually appear on teeth until they are perfect and ideal. The main purpose of the Invisalign technology is to correct teeth crooking. especially that this technology is one of the advanced types of braces that solved the biggest challenges facing braces wearers thanks to its features, most notably, aligning teeth without any pain nor problem regarding the look of the brace itself. Invisalign helped around 9 million people around the world aligning their teeth, 2.3 million of them aged from 14 to 24 years.Advantages of Invisalign
To have a stunning and confident smile, Invisalign has many advantages that include:- It is invisible! Because of its transparency, it lets its wearer smile confidently without any embarrassment.
- Maintaining good health.
- Ease of use.
- Prevent gum sensitivity since it does not contain any metals.
- It is removable so you can take it off while eating or drinking.
- It is easy to wear without having to see your dentist.
- You can remove your Invisalign and easily put it again while brushing your teeth.
- Invisalign treatment ranges between 6-18 months. However, results are shown from month one.
- It is not limited to a certain age, so it can be used for children and adults aged 50 years old.
Cases that require Invisalign
Many dental problems require Invisalign braces treatment like:- Dental bite problems that should be of a specific and normal range at the same time.
- Crowded teeth where teeth are overlapped inside the mouth causing changes in their position and natural order.
- Gaps between teeth that bother a lot of people.
- Any other case of crooked or displaced teeth.
Wearing Invisalign braces
In the first visit to the dentist, he makes some steps to prepare for using the Invisalign braces, which are represented in the following steps:- Checking the X-Ray and digital rays to start treatment.
- Setting the treatment plan according to the patient’s case using 3D software tools.
- Letting the patient know their case, the final look of their teeth, and also the expected duration of the treatment.
- Building the braces exactly for the patient.
- Giving the patient 3-4 braces to wear daily and to be changed mostly every couple of weeks.
- Following-up the progress of teeth alignment every 6-8 weeks.
What is after the Invisalign?
Invisalign is considered one of the fastest techniques that begin to appear in 6-18 months or less, depending on the case’s condition and complexity. After that, impressive results appear on the teeth making them look more aligned. However, the patient should keep wearing braces while sleeping even after the treatment duration to maintain the previous results.Precautions of using Invisalign
To maximize your benefit from Invisalign, and to maintain it in a good condition for the longest time, we advise you to follow some precautions that include:- Invisalign requires special attention and regular sanitization.
- The high and low temperatures of food may affect Invisalign as it is made of plastic, so paying attention to the type of eaten food is important.
- Invisalign most suit those mild cases of crooked teeth.
- The more you take off your Invisalign, the longer treatment duration you might generally have.