What do Invisalign treatment plans involve?
At Smile Care Cosmetic Centre, we look for exciting forward-thinking ways to give our patients the very best in dental care. It is with this approach that we make available Invisalign in Plymouth.
Teeth-straightening treatment plans that feature Invisalign in Plymouth have been in high demand since this unorthodox dental alignment method was available. There are key selling points to Invisalign in Plymouth that cover aesthetics and practical benefits that support the high favour of patients for this teeth-straightening technique.
What is Invisalign treatment and how does it work?
Correcting dental alignment with Invisalign is a process that is vastly different from using traditional braces. This treatment involves using a series of aligner-like trays that are changed according to an interval schedule which varies from one to two weeks according to the severity of the patient’s condition.
The Invisalign treatment system works on the basis of gentle and precise tooth movement using the technologically advanced SmartTrack system. Each aligner tray in the set custom-made for each patient incorporates this technology. With each change of new aligner trays teeth are moved in incremental movements into the desired position.
Invisalign’s aligner-like braces are made from clear flexible plastic that allows them to be removed and reinserted by the patient. The design of these aligners offers a few advantages that make for a comfortable and convenient teeth-straightening process.
The positives when using Invisalign
As the aligner trays do not have any metal components to them, our patients report more comfort when wearing them.
Being able to remove the aligner trays from the mouth without the assistance of a dental professional opens up additional benefits for the patient.
One such benefit is the removal of food restrictions. Patients on orthodontic treatment plans using traditional teeth-straightening devices have to be extra careful about the types of food they eat. Metal wires and brackets can easily be damaged when biting and chewing hard and crunchy foods. Also to be avoided are sticky and chewy snacks.
Removing Invisalign trays makes for an easier and quicker oral hygiene routine. Patients simply clean their teeth as they would without the aligner trays on.
Rules to follow when on Invisalign treatment
The first rule is to stick to the interval change schedule. Forgetting to change the aligner with the next in the sequence may mean delays in getting the results wanted. In addition to this is wearing the aligner trays for the required minimum period each day for the duration of the treatment plan as requested by our dentist.
Another non-negotiable is to implement a strict oral hygiene regime. Poor oral hygiene control will create more problems to worry about and delay. Just as important as it is to brush and floss, so too is sterilising the aligners before putting them back in the mouth after eating.
While there are no food restrictions to worry about, patients on this treatment plan will most likely have to change their eating habits. The removal of trays is only permissible for a limited period which is usually a maximum of two hours in a day. This means the patient will have to plan their meal times carefully.
There are pros and cons to each type of orthodontic treatment plan. For help in deciding which treatment plan is best for you, please contact us at Smile Care Cosmetic Centre to arrange a consultation.
