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If you have always wanted to straighten your smile, but have avoided it because you didn't want to wear noticeable, traditional braces, you are in luck. Invisalign is invisible, removable, and comfortable giving you the beautiful, straight teeth you have always desired. Invisalign is great for both adults and teenagers wanting to straighten their smile without traditional braces. It is a removable orthodontic appliance that is offered as an alternative to more traditional orthodontic solutions. If you are a candidate for Invisalign, you can maintain your smile esthetics while straightening your teeth. What is Invisalign and how does it work? Invisalign's removable aligners are designed to be more esthetically pleasing than conventional braces for treating the following types of minor orthodontic problems: * Overly crowded teeth.
* Widely spaced teeth.
* Overbite/overjet.
* Crossbite.
* Mild relapse.
* Simple bite irregularities. Invisalign also requires only one set of impressions and photographs of your teeth, which are taken during your initial consultation. The impressions are used to create a three-dimensional computer projection of how your teeth could be moved in increments, forming the basis for developing a series of custom-made aligners, which are designed to accomplish these movements. Once fabricated, the 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 so that treatment is properly managed. It is important that each aligner is worn in its specific order for approximately two weeks, during which your teeth move in small increments. Although removable, the aligners must be worn at least 20 hours a day in order to successfully reposition your teeth. Invisalign Teen If your teen needs braces, he or she now has more of a reason to smile. Not only does Invisalign work for adults, but it is a successful alternative to conventional braces for teens. Invisalign Teen consists of a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners just like Invisalign for adults. Designed to help teenagers maintain their self-esteem and confidence, Invisalign Teen can accommodate their active lifestyles while addressing their orthodontic needs. Invisalign Teen combines the benefits of the Invisalign system with new features, such as a Blue Dot Wear Indicator that fades when the aligner is worn for the specified amount of time and is ready to be replaced with a new set of aligners. In addition, Invisalign Teen aligners contain eruption tabs to accommodate the growth of second molars, along with other features that address clinical needs common to teenagers. Not everyone is a candidate for Invisalign or Invisalign Teen, but with proper consultation your dentist in Montreal can determine the best solution for straightening your smile. Talk to your dentist today to see if Invisalign can straighten your smile.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. John Petruccelli, Montreal dentist. He obtained his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Tufts University in Boston. Specializing in, but not limited to, services such a braces, CEREC, implants, veneers and Montreal velscope testing, Dr. Petruccelli provides the best in quality dental care for patients of all ages.
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