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If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, Invisalign has likely crossed your mind. You’ve seen the commercials or heard the ads about Invisalign – the revolutionary way to straighten your teeth while avoiding metal braces. But are they right for you?
Surprisingly to patients, Invisalign works for most orthodontic treatment cases. These clear trays treat overly crooked teeth, crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites, crossbites, and underbites. If you’re considering clear aligners, keep reading to see what the hype is about!
What Is Invisalign and How Does It Work?
Invisalign corrects your teeth without anyone noticing! A series of custom, clear aligners are created from smooth, clear plastic based on your treatment plan. You’ll receive a series of aligners, and as you move from set to set, your teeth will gradually move into their desired position.
You’ll wear your clear aligners from 20 to 22 hours a day, only removing them to eat, drink, brush, and floss. There’s no restriction on what you can eat or drink! Just take your Invisalign aligners out to enjoy foods like popcorn or drinks like coffee, and pop them in right after.
Your initial appointment consists of a 3D X-ray scan of your teeth to map out the process of your tooth movement. From there, your orthodontist creates a treatment plan and comes up with a projected timeframe. Your aligners are custom-made, and you’ll only need to visit your orthodontist about every eight weeks.
Currently, Invisalign treats around 3 million people worldwide, and this treatment option is great for teens and adults.
Adult Invisalign
Behl Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry understands that having metal braces as an adult isn’t very appealing. Whether you’re straightening your teeth for the first time or restarting treatment for shifted teeth, clear aligners are the way to confidently get your dream smile!
When you choose Adult Invisalign, you’ll have fewer appointments than traditional metal braces and will smile knowing no one knows you’re straightening your teeth.
Teen Invisalign
Let’s face it. With school, dating, sports, and hanging out with friends, getting metal braces isn’t the first thing teenagers want to do. Luckily, Invisalign Teen allows teens to straighten their teeth without their friends knowing and continue doing what they love without a problem. Teens can eat with freedom, play sports and instruments, and go to prom without being self-conscious.
One hesitation we hear about Invisalign for teens is that they won’t reliably wear their aligners. Invisalign Teen is a bit different from traditional clear aligners. These clear aligners come with compliance indicators that wear over time. So, by the end of the two-week period for a set of aligners, the blue indicator should be almost gone. This tells parents if their teenager has been wearing the aligner for the recommended 20 to 22 hours per day.
Cost of Invisalign
The cost of clear aligners varies case by case and depending on the severity of your mouth. Typically, clear aligners cost about the same as metal braces.
While the cost of orthodontic treatment varies depending on each patient’s condition, we are ready to help you find a plan that can fit your budget and needs. We will work with you so that you know what to expect before beginning treatment.
Get Started with Behl Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry Today!
If you’re ready to start your Invisalign treatment in Hampton Roads, consider Behl Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry! We offer clear aligners and have treated hundreds of patients with these clear aligners.
Dr. Behl is a Platinum Plus Provider of Invisalign, so you can rest assured that your smile is in good hands! As a Certified Provider of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, you can be confident in our ability to straighten your smile using this treatment option.
If you’re ready to start your orthodontic treatment, let us know! Call us at 757-654-5326 orrequest a free ortho consultation.