Last Updated on October 13, 2021 by Gio Greenard

People who have misalignment issues with their teeth can feel self-conscious. All you need to do is see an orthodontist who is confident about Invisalign. Clear aligners are well proven as effective teeth straighteners. In this post, you’ll get a quick overview of the latest in orthodontic treatment. Let’s get going.

People Also Ask

• Can Invisalign improve your profile?

Yes. Face shape, nose, lips, and Jawline all change depending on the amount of orthodontic work done. Lips rarely change but it has been known to happen.

• Does Invisalign make you funny?

You won’t talk funny at all with Invisalign. Each new aligner will give a small lisp for a few days.

• Do orthodontists recommend Invisalign?

Invisalign has changed the orthodontic game. There isn’t an orthodontist out there that wouldn’t recommend the treatment. Some malocclusions are too much for Invisalign. Other types of devices will be used.

• What can Invisalign correct?

Invisalign can fix a variety of dental problems. Mild and more serious problems involving malocclusion, overbite, and underbite can be corrected.

Invisalign Aligners vs. Traditional Braces

Go to an orthodontist’s office, you’ll learn about the mainstream options in orthodontics. These would be traditional metal braces and Invisalign. Traditional metal braces are often recommended for people with severe misalignment.

A lot of people would prefer not to wear these. They often have to stay on longer than Invisalign, and they come with more restrictions as well. Besides, they can affect the appearance of an individual.

The Invisalign Choice

A lot of people feel confident about Invisalign, for many reasons. First of all, as the name implies, they are near invisible. You can straighten your teeth without people around you even knowing you are doing so. You will have to wear the aligners for about 20 to 22 hours every day, but they are not conspicuous at all.

They are clear trays that go over your teeth. Additionally, Invisalign treatment does not come with all the restrictions of traditional metal braces. With traditional metal braces, there are certain foods that you cannot eat. You will risk the braces coming loose or the brackets damaged.

What Is Invisalign?

In the case of Invisalign, the aligners are actually removable. You can take them out while you are eating. As such, you can eat whatever you want, as long as you make sure your teeth are clean when you put the aligners back in. Also, with Invisalign, most individuals do not have to wear these for more than 18 months. This is not true with traditional metal braces, which most people have to wear for an average of at least two years.

If you do not have severe misalignment issues with your teeth, Invisalign may be the right choice for you. Invisalign treatment is often the option of choice for adults.

Adults do not want visible orthodontic work on their teeth. As it affects their ability to feel confident and social and professional lives. and only want orthodontic work done for cosmetic purposes. Some people, who have bad bites, discomfort, or pain around the bones or muscles of their mouth. Due to misalignment in their teeth benefit more from traditional metal braces.

Confident About Invisalign

With Invisalign treatment, you have every reason to be confident about the process. It will have little impact on your daily routine. And all the while being very effective as a tool to straighten your teeth. You will go to your orthodontist’s office and have an initial mold made of your teeth.

From that, the orthodontist will design a set of clear aligners. These are custom-fitted for your teeth, which you will begin to wear. You will get a new set of trays every one or two weeks. This will continue until your teeth are in the position in which they should be.

Aligner Change

With traditional metal braces, you would need to get an adjustment every month or so. With Invisalign, you will need a new set of aligners every two weeks. Sometimes once a week. Your teeth will be shifting closer and closer to the correct positions. You will need to get new sets of trays, keeping the process going. There has been much progress with Invisalign and now have the smiles that they have always wanted.

Once completed with the invisible aligners, you will likely have to wear a retainer. Yet, this is true with traditional metal braces as well. You will want your teeth to stay in their new positions. Otherwise, they shift back. So a retainer is the best way to ensure that you keep your new beautiful smile.

Dr Patricia Panucci

Dr Patti Panucci attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California.

Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay.