Straighten Teeth With Invisalign Clear Aligners in Vancouver

Straighten Teeth With Invisalign Clear Aligners in Vancouver

We all want a beautiful and straight smile. Unfortunately, we also have several reasons why we might not feel comfortable with our smile, including gaps between our teeth or crooked teeth. Luckily, dentistry today has several solutions for straightening teeth, and Invisalign treatment is one such option. If you’re interested in straightening your teeth for a more confident smile, keep reading to learn more about Invisalign treatment, how it works, and if it might be the right option for you.

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What Is Invisalign® Treatment?

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Who's a Good Candidate for Invisalign® Treatment?

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How Does it Work?

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Day-to-Day Use of Invisalign® Treatment

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Caring for Your Invisalign® Aligners

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Advantages of Invisalign® Treatment

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What Is Invisalign® Treatment?

Invisalign treatment is one of the latest solutions your dentist can use to straighten your teeth. Unlike traditional braces, which use wires, Invisalign treatment uses smooth, clear, and durable plastic trays that are custom moulded into aligners and snap over your teeth. These nearly invisible aligners slowly straighten your teeth into the desired location.

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Who’s a Good Candidate for Invisalign® Treatment?

For the most part, Invisalign treatment is an ideal option for everyone. In some instances of severe gaps or misalignment, traditional braces might be a preferable choice. Additionally, if you’re one of the people who suffer from rare plastic allergies, Invisalign aligners might cause an allergic reaction. Typically, this reaction is simply a minor irritation to your gums.

If you begin your Invisalign treatment and discover you’re experiencing irritation after several days of use, you and your dentist can adjust your treatment plan. To find out if Invisalign treatment will work for you, contact the dental professionals at West Broadway Dentist for a consultation.

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How Does it Work?

Like braces, Invisalign treatment uses constant pressure to move teeth into the desired position. The first step in deciding if Invisalign treatment is right for you is meeting with your dentist to create a treatment plan. During this consultation, your dentist will use special three-dimensional imaging software to map out how your teeth look now, create a virtual preview of what they will look like during the course of the treatment, and make an image of how your smile will look after the treatment is complete.

If you and your dentist decide the Invisalign treatment is best for you, your dentist will begin by creating a mould of your teeth. This mould will then be used to create your custom-made Invisalign aligners. You’ll wear each set of aligners one to two weeks before switching to a new set.

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Day-to-Day Use of Invisalign® Treatment

Once you get your Invisalign aligners, you need to wear them at least 22 hours a day to make sure they work properly. If you follow the right guidelines, you could complete your Invisalign treatment in as little as 20 weeks. You should expect to visit your dentist every six to eight weeks to check your progress. Since you can remove your trays for a few hours, you’re allowed to take them out for eating and cleaning. This means you can eat and drink like you normally would.

The only exception is if you’re a heavy smoker or coffee drinker. In this case, it’s important to keep in mind that your aligners could start to yellow over time. While this won’t harm the integrity of your aligners, it will make them more visible in your mouth. If you want to avoid this, it’s important to limit your consumption of cigarettes and coffee as much as possible.

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Caring for Your Invisalign® Aligners

Caring for your teeth and your aligners when you’re doing Invisalign treatment is easy. Simply remove the aligners when you need to eat or drink, and then brush your teeth before putting the aligners back in your mouth. You’ll also want to brush your aligners every day. However, keep in mind that vigorous brushing can leave scratches on your aligners, so you’ll want to clean them gently. Additionally, you don’t want to use toothpaste to clean your aligners, since it’s usually too abrasive.

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Advantages of Invisalign® Treatment

When you’re looking for a convenient way to straighten your teeth, you’ll find that Invisalign treatment offers several advantages over traditional braces. Perhaps the biggest advantage of Invisalign treatment is that it’s nearly invisible. While traditional braces use metal wires and brackets to straighten teeth, Invisalign treatment uses clear trays are almost invisible when they’re in your mouth. This makes Invisalign clear aligners ideal for teenagers, adults, and anyone else interested in straightening their teeth without the stigma of braces.

Apart from its noticeable appearance, the metal used in traditional braces can cause other issues. The wires can poke and irritate your mouth, and you have to deal with several food restrictions while you’re wearing braces. On the other hand, the plastic used for Invisalign aligners is smooth, which makes them more comfortable. Moreover, as previously mentioned, you can remove your aligners when you eat, so you can still enjoy your favourite foods.

If you’re interested in learning more about straightening your teeth with Invisalign treatment, make an appointment at West Broadway Dentist to see if this option is right for you.

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