Is Invisalign® Right for Me?

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  • November 30, 2020

    • Decades ago, teeth alignment was only possible through traditional braces. Thanks to the latest technology, Invisalign® was born. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends Invisalign for those who want a quicker means to get a new smile. Although this teeth-straightening system is readily available, only those who qualify can get it. If you want to find out if Invisalign is right for you, here’s what you should know.
     

    You Prefer Invisible-Like Straightening


    Those who use traditional braces often feel self-conscious when they interact with other people. They often isolate themselves because of their metal brackets and wires. If you don’t want other people to see that your teeth are being straightened, Invisalign is for you. The transparent, almost invisible aligners won’t be noticeable even up close.
     

    You Are Committed


    Experts say that commitment is an essential part of the Invisalign system. You must wear your aligners for up to 23 hours a day for your treatment to work. Since they are removable, you can take them out when you eat, brush your teeth, or play contact sports. Yet, as soon as you’re done, you should put your aligners back on.
     

    You Have Treatable Issues


    Open bites, crossbites, mild overbites, gaps, mild underbites, and crowded teeth are treatable with Invisalign. Even so, there are cases that need traditional braces because of the gravity of the misalignment. Before you get your custom Invisalign aligners, your dentist will assess your teeth first. You will then know if this system can work for your case.
     

    You Are of the Right Age


    Invisalign will work effectively if you already have all of your permanent teeth. Also, this teeth alignment system needs responsibility and commitment that only adults can provide. Pre-pubescent or teenagers often fail in this aspect. The Invisalign trays are removable, so if younger patients take them off, they tend to misplace or break the aligners. If you do remove them, you must put them back on as soon as you’re done with eating, brushing, or playing sports.
     

    You Practice Good Dental Hygiene


    You should practice good oral hygiene. Extend this kind of care to your aligners each time you brush. That way, it is easier to maintain good dental health while your teeth straighten. Regular dental checkups are important as well. Professional cleaning and treatments can enhance your dental health and maximize the effects of the Invisalign system.
     

    You Want a Shorter Treatment


    With Invisalign, you can get a new smile in six to 15 months. If you are determined enough to wear your trays all the time, your treatment can shorten. Otherwise, your treatment can lengthen.
     

    You Are a Non-Smoker


    Tobacco tends to stain. It can discolor your teeth and your aligners. If you want to smoke regularly and remove your aligners each time, your treatment will not be effective. You should quit smoking if you want to get the Invisalign system. It would be better for your teeth and your health.
     

    Invisalign is right for you if you have the right dental issues. You must also have the commitment to make it work. At Courthouse Dentistry, we evaluate our patients well to see if Invisalign is right for them. Please visit our clinic in Arlington, Virginia, for a one-on-one consultation. You can also call us at 703-260-9600. We can help schedule your appointment or answer your questions about our Invisalign treatment packages.