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Say good-bye to crooked teeth, and bulky, metal braces. With recent advancements in dentistry, Invisalign has been created to straighten your smile without the need for dental braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to give you straighter teeth without anyone even noticing that you are undergoing treatment. If you are unsatisfied with your smile, but do not want bulky, conventional braces, Invisalign may be an appropriate solution for giving you a straighter smile you have always desired. This unique treatment hosts an array of advantages for adults and teens. Get the perfect smile you have always desired with the help of your cosmetic dentist in Pompano Beach. What is Invisalign and How does it Work? It is often hard to tell if someone is wearing an Invisalign aligner, which makes the straightening process more discreet and less life altering. Invisalign was introduced in 1999 by Align Technologies and incorporates a series of clear, plastic aligners that fit comfortably over your teeth. Like traditional braces and orthodontic appliances, the aligners are designed to move your teeth gradually into the desired position. The Invisalign process requires one set of impressions and photographs of your teeth, which are taken during the initial consultation. Once the impressions are made, they are used to create a three-dimensional computer projection of how your teeth could be moved in increments. This process forms the basis for developing a series of custom-made aligners that are designed to accomplish the movement of your teeth to their final position. Your Invisalign aligners are fabricated at the Align Technologies dental laboratory using computer-aided design and are sent to your dentist, who will dispense them in groups of one or two at a time during regular check-up appointments so that the straightening treatment can be properly managed. Each aligner must be worn in its specific order for about two weeks, in which it moves the teeth in small increments. With Invisalign, you have the ability to remove your aligners for eating, drinking certain beverages, brushing and flossing, but they must be worn at least 20 hours a day in order to reposition the teeth successfully. Invisalign Teen Being a teenager is not always easy. A lot of teens are sensitive about their appearance and wearing braces can have a huge impact on their level of confidence. Invisalign Teen uses the same basic process as normal Invisalign, but with a modified system in order to better suit your average teenager. Unlike fixed braces, Invisalign is completely removable. Many teenagers have been known to lose or misplace their aligners, but with Invisalign Teen, teens have access to several free aligners to replace any missing or damaged ones. This also serves to speed up treatment time as there is no need to commission replacement aligners. Additionally, Invisalign Teen comes with marker tabs that show when the aligner needs to be changed by the proceeding one in the set. This allows your dentist to check that your treatment is proceeding at the correct pace and shows whether or not the aligner has been worn sufficiently. Not everyone is a candidate for Invisalign, but by visiting your dentist in Pompano Beach you can find the best solution for a straighter smile. Severe cases may require traditional wire braces. Your dentist will be able to advise you on the best course of treatment.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Natalia Stadler, leading cosmetic, general and dentist in Pompano Beach. Providing the best in cosmetic and general dentistry that the Pompano Beach area has to offer, Dr. Stadler is qualified to handle any dental need for patients of every age including Pompano Beach Invisalign, whitening, implants, and veneers.
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