Invisalign

Why do I need this?

You may need Invisalign to align your teeth for various reasons:

Improve your bite

Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums ensuring a long life for your teeth.

Improve aesthetics

Teeth that work better also tend to look better.  An attractive smile is a wonderful asset.  It contributes to self-esteem, self-confidence and self-image—important qualities at every age.  A pleasing appearance is a vital component of self-confidence.

Reduce susceptibility to decay and injury

You may be surprised to learn that aligned teeth are less prone to decay and injury.  As for injuries to teeth, protruding upper teeth are more likely to be broken in an accident.

Invisalign can be used to close gaps between teeth, rotate teeth for proper alignment, push teeth in for smile harmony and widen out narrow jaw arches.

Patient Expectations

Your Invisalign clear aligners are virtually invisible! Continue eating all your favorite foods without anything getting stuck in braces. Keep brushing and flossing as you normally do without any brackets coming in the way. Experience fewer emergency visits and minimum hassles.

You should wear the clear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day for best results. Just take them out to eat and drink, then brush before putting them back on. Parents need not worry as your teen's aligners will have blue compliance indicators to indicate they are wearing them long enough.

After the initial planning and impression appointment, your custom made clear aligners will be fabricated. Each set of aligners must be worn for one to two weeks, as prescribed. One must also visit the dentist every 6 to 8 weeks to get the progress update on the treatment. At the beginning of wearing each new set of aligners, it may feel a bit different. Some pressure or discomfort is normal. Rinse the aligners every night and brush them gently with a soft toothbrush.