Everything You Need to Know About Invisalign

Invisalign is an excellent option for patients who want to straighten their teeth without using metal braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners, which are removable and comfortable. While the process may take longer than traditional braces, it's worth it to keep your smile bright! 

In this blog post, Dr. Bennett will explain what you need to know about Invisalign, including how they work, who can get them, how long treatment lasts, the benefits of Invisalign, and its cost.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a series of clear aligners worn over your teeth. The aligners are computer-designed to move your teeth into proper alignment gradually. Since they're removable, you can remove them when eating and brushing your teeth – so you don't have to go around with metal in your mouth all the time! You'll wear each set of Invisalign for about two weeks before switching to the next set until your treatment is complete.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Treatment is painless, and you will continue to eat what you usually do. You'll need to wear each set of aligners for about two weeks before switching to the next set. Then your dentist will evaluate your progress and determine if it's time to switch to the next set. The length of treatment varies, but most patients complete their treatment within nine months. As treatment progresses, you'll feel pressure on specific teeth that signals that they're moving into alignment. At this point, your dentist may recommend an adjustment in how often you need to wear your clear aligners – usually, every few days instead of twice per week or daily as your case starts out since not all movement occurs at the same rate along the way.

Benefits of Invisalign

No metal wires will dig into the gums; this is great for patients who have had unfortunate experiences with braces.

Patients don't need to take out any additional time from their schedules to get their aligners adjusted or checked by a dentist.

People can easily and quickly remove their aligners if they find themselves in an important social situation that requires them not to have them on.

You can brush and floss around your teeth normally while wearing Invisalign, making the experience much more comfortable than traditional braces.

You can take your aligners out for special occasions such as a wedding or important business meeting. The days of having to hide behind folders and coats are over!

Why Choose Invisalign Over Traditional Braces

Some professionals believe that Invisalign is the most efficient method of aligning teeth because it does so so that you can remove them. At the same time, you eat or drink anything other than water (which would damage the aligners) and wear them for only two weeks at a time.

Traditional braces can be bulky and may not fit into your lifestyle well, but Invisalign changes the game entirely because it is hardly noticeable when worn by patients; therefore, you can live your life normally while wearing the aligners.

This type of treatment ensures that you do not have to worry about any discomfort throughout your treatment because they are like having clear versions of “retainers” that you would get after finishing traditional orthodontic care.

Cost and Payment Options

The cost of the Invisalign treatment is different based on individual factors such as insurance coverage, location, and experience; however, there are some general price ranges. The initial examination for adults typically costs around $200-300. If a patient's teeth have not yet reached their final position, they may need to have another appointment for an additional exam and new retainers at a rate of around $100-150 each. After a period ranging from six months to a year, depending on how frequently a patient needs new retainers, they will need to see their dentist or orthodontist one more time for an adjustment before having new retainers again that cost around $200-300.

Invisalign retainer replacements may cost around $150-300.

The price of Invisalign for children is typically similar to that of adults; however, children's teeth and bones grow and change quickly, so the treatment process may take longer than usual.

That’s it! We hope this blog post has helped you understand Invisalign treatment and how to get started with your own smile makeover. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment below. Also, If you want to get more valuable content from Dr. Bennett, visit his website. He runs Arvada Dental Centre, one of the best-rated dental clinic in Arvada!