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What is invisalign?

In the past, metal braces were used to straighten crooked teeth and close gaps between teeth. With advancing technology comes new methods and ways to correct misaligned teeth. The most popular these days is the use of invisalign aligners.

Invisalign aligners are made of plastic, clear and removable materials that are custom-fitted and molded especially for your teeth. It uses revolutionary computer technology using three dimensional modelling to precisely calibrate aligners that are worn in 2-week increments. The overall design of the invisalign aligners is to gradually reposition your teeth in very small steps to the desired final position as determined by your orthodontist. It also allows you to view your overall treatment plan as well as how your teeth will be straightened out after the treatment is complete.

Invisalign aligners can be taken out while eating, brushing and flossing. With Invisalign, you will have straighter teeth sooner and be able to have the smile you've always wanted without the need for traditional metal-wire braces, brackets or bands that have long been used in conventional orthodontic practice.

Is Invisalign For You?

If you dread wearing metal braces, brackets or wires, then the invisalign technology is for you. Through the use of a series of invisible and aligning trays customized for your teeth, it will allow you to have that perfect smile sooner than what the traditional braces or brackets can do. If you value comfort and you are concerned with being branded as "metal mouth", by all means, invisalign is an option you can take. However, technology is just 50% of the battle. The other half is as important as well. You have to find the right orthodontist that can do the job well. If he lacks the expertise, experience or qualifications to transform your smile perfectly, then better find another one.

Benefits Of Invisalign

• aligners are virtually invisible, discreet and removable
• no more wires, metal or brackets that can cause mouth abrasions
• it is designed with utmost comfort in mind. You can remove the aligners when eating, brushing or flossing.
• you can view the virtual treatment plan which allows you to visualize how your straightened teeth will look like after the treatment. You can even make changes to the way your teeth will finally look.

Invisalign Treatment And Cost

Treatments vary from 6 months to a year. Sometimes, it may cost 20 to 50 percent more than traditional methods of treatments. In most cases, the cost is relatively equal to conventional braces. The final cost of treatment depends on several factors like the extent of the repositioning work to be done on your teeth and this influences the number of aligners that need to be custom-made for you.

Invisalign Versus Metal Braces

In all honesty, invisalign is the present and the future. While braces are still effective, invisalign, with all its advantages and the comfort that comes with it, is the clear choice. No more need to spend so much time in the orthodontist's chair to adjust and tightened wires. With Invisalign technology, every step of the process is mapped out for you.