Do you have misaligned, overcrowded, or gaping teeth that are making it difficult to love your smile? Are you also looking for straighter teeth but without the metal and discomfort? In such a case, you can opt for invisalign, which straightens your teeth discreetly. This means no more misaligned teeth, bite problems, and suppressed smiles, and that too, without metal wires on your teeth.
At Kare Dental Clinic, we offer discreet and comfortable invisalign in Malad West, Mumbai so you can fall in love with your smile.
Invisalign is a set of nearly invisible trays made of smooth, medical-grade plastic. They are custom-made to fit over your teeth and gradually pull them to the desired position. These plastic trays are replaced every few weeks with new ones for further movement of teeth. The best part about them? You can remove them whenever you need, and they do not cause discomfort when worn, helping in a smoother treatment.
Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is preferred over traditional braces for multiple reasons:
Discreet Appearance: Due to their material and customized fit, invisalign are almost invisible, so any onlooker cannot distinguish between your real teeth and an orthodontic treatment, which is ideal for self-conscious individuals
Comfort:Due to their material, invisalign is comfortable on the mouth and does not cause sores or irritation.
Removable: Invisalign is a set of trays that can easily be removed while eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth.
Improved Oral Hygiene: The absence of wires and brackets makes it easy to brush and floss your teeth and improve your oral hygiene.
Who is a Suitable Candidate for Invisalign?
Mild to Moderate Alignment Issues: invisalign is suitable for patients with mild to moderate misalignment. However, this treatment may not be suitable for complex cases.
Teenagers and Adults: Invisalign is suitable for everyone, from teenagers to adults who need discreet treatment.
Common Issues Treated: Conditions like crowded teeth, gaps between them, and bite issues like mild overbite, underbite, and crossbite can be effectively treated with invisalign.
Care and Maintenance Tips
It is important to care properly for your invisalign by following these tips:
- Cleaning the Aligners:Clean the invisalign every day with a soft toothbrush.
- Avoid Hot Beverages: Avoid drinking hot beverages like tea and coffee while wearing your invisalign.
- Proper Storage: When you are brushing your teeth or having meals, store your aligners in a proper case to avoid damage.
- Regular Dental Hygiene:Brush and floss your teeth like usual before reinserting aligners.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
Typically, the treatment time with invisalign may be completed as early as 6 months or may even take 2 years depending on factors such as:
- The degree of misalignment
- Number of hours the invisalign is worn
- The time between adjustment visits
FAQ's
Invisalign are not completely invisible, but they are clear and perfectly fitting, which makes them barely noticeable.
Wearing the aligners for 20-22 hours daily is recommended for the best results.
No. It is suggested that people not eat while wearing and remove them during meals. You should not wear them while eating or drinking anything except meals.
You might experience a strange feeling initially with the invisalign, which might affect your speech. However, this returns to normal quickly.
Invisalign is effective for mild to moderate alignment issues, but it might not be suitable for complex cases.
