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Today, Invisalign is a leading brand of orthotic appliances simply because Invisalign offers removable aligners. The aligners are designed to be more esthetically pleasing than conventional braces for treating certain types of minor misaligned tooth problems. Using the series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign is a virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. Invisalign is intended for those who find the idea of a mouthful of metal braces too unattractive to commit to. If you are a candidate for Invisalign you can maintain your smile esthetics while straightening your teeth. Straightening your teeth doesn't have to alter your lifestyle with Invisalign. How does Invisalign Work? Requiring only one set of impressions and photographs of your teeth, Invisalign's method is simpler than its predecessors. Impressions are used to create a three-dimensional computer projection of how your teeth can be moved in increments. This forms the basis for developing a series of custom-made aligners that are specifically designed to accomplish a gradual movement of your teeth. Invisalign can be used to correct the following types of mild dental problems:
• Overly crowded teeth
• Widely spaced teeth
• Overbite
• Cross-bite
• Mild relapse Aligners are manufactured at the Align Technologies dental laboratory using a computer-aided design process. Once fabricated, your aligners are sent to your dentist who will typically dispense them in groups of one or two at a time during regular check-up appointments in order to ensure proper maintenance of your treatment. Each aligner must be worn in its specific order for about two weeks. During this time your teeth will move in small increments and must be worn at least 20 hours a day in order to reposition your teeth successfully. Typical treatment requires approximately 20 to 30 aligners for both the upper and lower teeth and the time for treatment depends on the specific alignment problem. Benefits of Straightening your Teeth with Invisalign With Invisalign, you can get the smile you have always wanted without bands, brackets, or wires. By using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign straightens your teeth right before your eyes without anyone noticing. They are comfortable to wear and removable so that you can eat, drink, brush and floss as usual. Invisalign takes less time to straighten your smile than with traditional braces. Virtually invisible and clear, nothing will get in the way of your new smile. The choice for over half a million people, Invisalign's added benefits include: • Unobtrusive in business meetings or social gatherings
• No metal wires or bands to irritate your mouth
• Most people won't even notice you are wearing aligners If you are ready to take the next step to getting a straighter smile, speak with your Amarillo dentist and find out if you are a good candidate for Invisalign. You'll see results faster and less painfully than with traditional braces, and no one will even notice you are receiving treatment.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading family dentist in Amarillo, Dr. Ken Comer. Practicing quality dental care for 20 years with a focus in the treatment of oral-facial pain, endodontic, TMD, restorative, cosmetic and Amarillo Invisalign, Dr. Comer is committed to providing the best in quality care for patients of every age.
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