How Does Invisalign Work?

If you are interested in orthodontic care, it is important to understand how Invisalign® works, in respect to traditional braces. With several available alternatives to metal braces to choose from, being informed about your options helps you make the right choices.

Invisalign®, the Clear Choice

Improving your bite will make aesthetic changes to your smile. When using metal braces to improve your smile, you are stuck with a mouth of metal. Invisalign is a clear option to avoid ‘metal-mouth’. The clear aligners are able to provide the same results as traditional braces, and often in less time. The aligners are custom-created, based on a digital image that gives more exact results than goopy impressions. Using the same digital technology, our San Marcos Invisalign provider can show you what your teeth will look like once treatment is complete.

The aligners are made out of a BPA-free plastic that is comfortable to wear and won’t irritate the soft tissue in your mouth. One of the best advantages of these clear braces is the flexibility to remove them during eating and brushing.

Creating a Series of Aligners

The digital impressions are sent to an experienced lab for custom design. The length of your treatment plan will decide how many sets of aligners will be created. You can expect to replace your Invisalign aligners about every two weeks. You will have occasional checkups with our Invisalign Provider, at which time Dr. Phan will send you home with the next few sets in your treatment plan. These aligners should remain in your mouth for 22 hours per day, in order to procure the best results. Invisalign wearers must be dedicated to their treatment in order for it to work properly.

As you progress through your aligners, you will be able to see the positive changes at each two week increment. The aligners provide a gentle and continuous force on your teeth to shift them into the desired alignment.

Finding San Marcos orthodontics is easy. Grandon Village Dental Office provides orthodontic solutions for children, teens and adults. Contact our office for more information about Invisalign or to schedule an appointment.