Invisalign® is the teeth-straightening solution that many patients reach for when searching for a discreet way to improve their smile. This method of bite correction uses customized trays in weekly and bi-weekly rounds to slightly adjust the location of the teeth until the desired position is achieved. These trays are meant to be worn in periods of one to two weeks, then switched out for a new, adjusted tray, which then moves the bite a little more in the right direction.
Invisalign® is a system for the modern adult on the go, but some patients may not be good candidates for clear aligners. Candidacy for teeth straightening by clear aligners depends on a few factors, including age, the severity of malocclusion and the presence of other issues, such as an overbite.
Invisalign® was invented for busy adult patients with mild to moderate bite issues. This is not to say that everyone who gets Invisalign® must be within this specific scope of people, but the system was definitely created with this group in mind.
Invisalign® is often exclusively used for teenagers and adults and for good reason. The jawbone is malleable as a child and does not stop developing until early adulthood. Even when all the adult teeth have come in, the jaw still has developing to do. Invisalign® is able to move the teeth around but does not have much influence on the jaw if positioning is necessary.
However, teens often prefer this method of teeth straightening, as it is discreet. Those who choose the Invisalign® system do not have to worry about the appearance of their smile nor about looking good in photos. Some adults may even turn to Invisalign® for teeth straightening treatment after having braces as a child, to correct smaller issues that have arisen after not wearing a retainer for a long time.
Invisalign® is best for those who have mild to moderate bite issues. More severe malocclusion problems will need to be treated with traditional braces, as these have the ability to apply more pressure onto teeth that need serious correction. Invisalign® is meant to adjust a few teeth at a time.
A mild overbite, underbite or crossbite can be corrected by Invisalign®, but more severe cases of jaw correction will have to be dealt with using conventional braces.
Those needing severe jaw correction will need to use braces. Invisalign® does not have the ligatures and brackets required to treat with elastics. Sometimes, orthodontic treatment includes shifting the jaw forward, backward, or to either side in order to bring the bite into an ideal position. When rubber bands are needed to shift the jaw position, braces are the best option.
Invisalign® is a great option for many patients. Give our office a call today to find out if this popular method of teeth straightening is right for you.
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