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Few of us have naturally straight, let alone perfect teeth. Those of us who do have neat teeth usually owe it to the braces that we wore as teenagers, and maybe some dental work latter on.
It is never too late to have teeth straightened. But while it is possible for adults to wear braces, as some do, many avoid this as they do not like the look of feel of these metal bands on their teeth. Or perhaps they avoid braces as they associate the look of braces with teenagers. The alternative to this is Invisalign.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign uses a series of clear mouth-guards to steadily pull teeth into alignment. These mouth-guards are small and easily removable. And being clear they are quite unobtrusive, almost unnoticeable
Invisalign mouth-guards are meant to be removed when eating or drinking, and when cleaning the teeth. So they pose little inconvenience. They might make speaking a little awkward at first, but this is soon accommodated. They may even force us to speak more clearly.
Apart from avoiding hot liquids there are very few precautions needed for Invisalign treatment. The mouth-guards just needs to be worn for 22 hours per day, every day.
Treatment Time and Suitability
Invisalign treatment usually takes 12 to 18 months to completely straighten teeth. This time period depends on the severity of the dental alignment problem. The mouth-guard is replaced ever two week, with each subsequent mouth-guards bringing the teeth closer to the final result.
Invisalign is not suitable for all dental alignment problems. They will not fix all the problems that can treated with braces. But they are a good option for mild to moderate tooth alignment problems.
Invisalign is designed using Computer aided Technology (CAD). More recent developments in Invisalign allows teeth to be moved vertically (a high tooth can be pulled downward) as well horizontally. This vertical movement requires small attachments to be made to one or more of the teeth.
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If you have less than perfectly straight teeth then talk to the dentist about Invisalign straightening. There is little inconvenience, and the technique is quite effective.
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