What to Expect From Your Invisalign Appointment

Invisalign are clear dental aligners that straighten your teeth without using metal or metallic wires. They are made of medical-grade plastic and are almost invisible when worn. Saratoga Invisalign aligners are removable and do not dig into your soft tissues or gums like metallic dental braces.

Are you the right candidate for the procedure?

Before you can undergo the treatment, your specialist must evaluate your mouth to ascertain whether the treatment might benefit you. They will check your teeth and how many are not in their ideal positions before determining your candidacy. If you fit all the requirements, you proceed to have the treatment.

What happens during Invisalign treatment?

The first step you might undergo is a dental exam. Your doctor will assess your teeth, gums, and tongue to check for abnormalities or infections. If you have cavities or any other dental concern, they might recommend treatment before they proceed. Your specialist might ask for X-ray imaging to further check your teeth’ alignment.

Next, your dental team will scan your teeth and send the scans to the laboratory for Invisalign manufacture. Once the aligners are ready, your dentist will fit the upper and lower trays that will begin straightening your smile.

Your specialist might recommend you visit the dental clinic once every two weeks for a new set of aligners to help your teeth move into their ideal position. As you progressively change the aligners, you might schedule dental checkups once every six weeks, so your specialist can check your progress.

Benefits of Invisalign

Since they are made of plastic, they don’t have sharp edges like metallic braces, which dig into your soft flesh. Their smooth edges make the process easy and smooth for you as you straighten your teeth.

Invisalign aligners are removable, and this provides a sense of flexibility during treatment. You can remove them when you are eating or when you want to brush and floss your teeth. You don’t have to worry about food getting stuck between your teeth and the braces.

They are clear aligners; therefore, they will not draw attention to your teeth, which you might already be conscious about. Other people might not easily realize that you are wearing teeth aligners.

Recovery and maintenance

Invisalign treatment requires little to zero downtime. There is no shaving or injections, so the process is quite straightforward. However, since you wear them for around 22 hours daily, you must take several steps to maintain them well until your next appointment.

Use the following tips to help your aligners last long:

• Clean them regularly
• Use a non-abrasive toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush to clean them
• Soak them daily           
• Ensure to remove them when eating or having a snack
• Whenever you remove them, ensure to rinse them

If your teeth are not straight, visit Dr. Kiran Rapal for an Invisalign treatment. The doctor and his staff can offer personalized treatment after thoroughly evaluating your dental system. Call or book an appointment online and boost your confidence through a straighter smile.