Straighten your teeth without wires and brackets
Clear Aligners (Invisalign)
What are Clear Aligners (Invisalign)?
Clear aligners or Invisalign is an alternative treatment to straighten your teeth without the need for braces. The Invisalign system uses 3D computer imaging technology with a series of clear removable retainers (Clear Aligners) to treat wide range of teeth irregularities (spacing between teeth, crowding of teeth) invisibly.
The aligners can be removed for daily necessities such as eating, drinking, brushing and special events. There are no metal wires or bands that irritate your mouth and they are comfortable and convenient to wear.
Clear aligners or Invisalign is an alternative treatment to straighten your teeth without the need for braces. The Invisalign system uses 3D computer imaging technology with a series of clear removable retainers (Clear Aligners) to treat wide range of teeth irregularities (spacing between teeth, crowding of teeth) invisibly.
The aligners can be removed for daily necessities such as eating, drinking, brushing and special events. There are no metal wires or bands that irritate your mouth and they are comfortable and convenient to wear.
Who can opt for Invisalign?
Persons with teeth problems such as crowding, gaps between teeth, cross-bite, under-bite, overbite, buck teeth and people in show business (TV artists, Models, Actors) etc., can consider themselves for this treatment option.
The Process:
We are a Certified Invisalign Providers in Mysore. We take x-rays, pictures, and digital impressions to map the movement of your teeth using advanced technology. The information is fabricated to a series of aligners.
1. Examination: An orthodontist first examines your teeth and facial profile, and checks whether you are suitable for Invisalign or conventional braces. X-rays and pictures of your teeth are taken.
2.Treatment Plan: A treatment plan would be developed specifically for you by our dentists through the Invisalign team. Digital Impressions of your teeth, or a scan, will be taken for the Invisalign system to custom-mould a series of clear, removable aligners that will gradually move your teeth to a new smile.
3. Creation: Your aligners are created via precision mapping and design from the computer.
4. Wearing: You will receive a series of aligners along with instructions. Generally, you are advised to switch to a new aligner every one to two weeks as your teeth move.
5. Treatment Duration: You would be required to wear each set of aligners day and night, removing them only when you want to eat, brush and floss your teeth. Your teeth will move little by little as time goes by, and your orthodontist will review the progress regularly. This treatment usually lasts for about a year, with complex cases needing about 2 years.
6. Adjustments: Throughout your treatment, you do not need appointments for adjustments, so you will spend less time in the dental chair, but you need to come in every few weeks to monitor the movement of your teeth. After you finish your series, you will need a retainer to prevent your teeth from moving back into their previous positions.
What can I expect?
worn over your teeth for at least 22 hours per day. You wear each aligner in the series for about 1 week before switching to the next. On average, it takes about 12 months to finish your series depending on the patient.
Benefits of Invisalign over Metal Braces:
INVISALIGN
- Virtually invisible aligners
- Removable and easy to clean
- Plastic aligners, smooth and comfortable
- Patients can enjoy all types of food during the treatment
- Lesser dental visits
- Invisalign is also BPA free.
METAL BRACES
- Uses conspicuous wires and brackets
- Requires extra effort in brushing and flossing
- Wires can irritate cheeks and gums
- Many restrictions to eating
- Cavities in the mouth if oral hygiene is not maintained
- More frequent dental visits
- Risk of leftover food stuck somewhere on your teeth
Maintenance and care
Besides brushing your teeth twice, a day and flossing every night, you must also care for your aligners to make the most of your treatment. It is best to:
- Clean your aligners using a soft-bristled toothbrush and clear antibacterial soap.
- Do not eat or drink anything except water while wearing them.
- Store your aligners in their protective case when they are not in your mouth.
- Rinse them with water before placing them back into your mouth.
A smile is typically the first thing someone notices about you. If you are unhappy with your teeth, it’s time to make a change. Invisalign or Clear Aligners are an excellent method to straighten your teeth and allow you to continue your life without interruption.
Life Care Dental Clinic Mysore is Certified Invisalign Provider in Mysore. If you think Invisalign is the right fit for you and would like to get started on your new smile, contact us or book an appointment with us.