In North Miami, we’ve seen how Invisalign has changed a lot of smiles at Specialty Smiles. A lot of our patients want straighter teeth but are afraid of getting metal braces. They are concerned about how braces might change their looks, comfort, and daily life. Invisalign is a modern answer that solves these problems while also straightening teeth, which is why more and more teens and adults are choosing it.
Invisalign employs a set of transparent, custom-made aligners to slowly move your teeth into the right position. In contrast to metal braces, which have visible brackets and wires, Invisalign aligners are almost undetectable when worn. Most folks won’t even know that you’re getting orthodontic treatment. This makes Invisalign especially desirable to professionals, college students, and teens who would be embarrassed to wear regular braces at work, school, or in social situations.
One of the best things about Invisalign for our North Miami patients is that it gives them independence and flexibility. You can take the aligners out when you eat, drink anything other than water, clean your teeth, and floss. This gets rid of the food limitations that come with regular braces, so you don’t have to stay away from popcorn, caramel, or corn on the cob anymore. You can keep eating all of your favorite foods while your teeth are being straightened. This makes the whole orthodontic process more pleasurable and less disruptive to your daily life.
When you come to Specialty Smiles for an Invisalign consultation, the first thing we do is look at your teeth and talk about what you want to achieve with your smile. We can make a 3D model of your teeth using cutting-edge digital scanning technology. This helps us make a treatment plan that is just right for you. One cool thing about this technology is that we can show you a visual preview of how your teeth will move during treatment and what your smile will look like when you’re done. A lot of patients find this picture very encouraging because they can see the eventual result before they even start treatment.
After we make a treatment plan for you, we make a set of custom aligners just for your teeth. Each set is a little different and is made to slowly shift your teeth into the best places. You will wear each pair for one to two weeks before going on to the next one in the sequence. During this time, you’ll come to our office for regular check-ups to make sure your treatment is going as planned. These appointments are usually quick and easy, and they don’t take as long as adjustments for regular braces.
When people think about getting Invisalign, a lot of them ask us about comfort. Moving teeth around can be uncomfortable, but most people think that Invisalign is more comfortable than metal braces. The smooth plastic doesn’t have any pointed brackets or wires that could hurt the inside of your lips or cheeks. When you first switch to a new aligner, you might feel some pressure. This is usually moderate and goes away in a few days as your teeth get used to their new positions.
Invisalign works best when you do it the same way every time. We suggest that you wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day and only take them off to eat, drink, brush, and floss. This steady pressure is what lets your teeth move slowly and in a way that is easy to understand according to your treatment plan. Patients who don’t wear their aligners as instructed often have to wait longer for their treatment to finish. The good news is that most people find it easy to fit wearing aligners into their regular lives after the first week or so of getting used to them.
It’s easy to take care of your Invisalign aligners. We suggest that you rinse them out every time you take them out and then clean them carefully with a gentle toothbrush before putting them back in. Don’t use hot water, which might bend the plastic, and don’t eat or drink anything but water while wearing your aligners. To keep your aligners safe and sound, keep them in their case when you’re not wearing them. Taking care of your aligners not only keeps them clean and completely invisible, but it also makes sure they fit properly throughout your treatment.
How long you need to wear Invisalign depends on your individual needs. It could take as little as six months for simple instances to be done, but it could take 18 months or more for more complicated cases. Most treatments last between 12 and 18 months on average. We can offer you a more realistic timeline based on your specific scenario during your appointment at our North Miami office. This timeframe only works if you wear your aligners as instructed. The more often you do it, the faster your treatment will work.
We offer Invisalign at Specialty Smiles to help with a number of orthodontic problems, such as crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. In the past, particularly bad orthodontic situations might have needed traditional braces. However, Invisalign technology has come a long way in the last few years and can now fix many complicated alignment problems that weren’t possible with transparent aligners before.
We also offer [Braces for Kids and Invisalign] for younger individuals who might need orthodontic treatment early on. Some parents are astonished to find out that orthodontic treatment usually starts sooner than they thought it would. Early evaluation can help find problems before they get worse, which could mean less need for a lot of treatment later on. We can talk about whether Invisalign or another type of orthodontic treatment would be better for you during your appointment.
You will need to wear retainers after your Invisalign procedure to keep your new smile. This is true for all kinds of braces, not just Invisalign. Retainers stop your teeth from slowly moving back to where they were before. At first, you might wear your retainers all the day, just like you did with your aligners. But over time, most people just wear their retainers at night to keep their teeth in place.
If you’re thinking about getting Invisalign to make your smile better, please make an appointment with our staff at Specialty Smiles. We’ll look at your needs and help you decide if Invisalign is the best way to reach your smile goals. A lot of people are shocked to find out that Invisalign costs around the same as regular braces. Also, dental insurance programs that cover orthodontic treatment commonly cover both alternatives in the same way.
Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, which can lead to better oral health and fewer dental problems in the future, in addition to the obvious benefit of making your smile look better. Alignment can also make your bite work better, stop teeth from wearing down unevenly, and maybe even help with problems like jaw pain that come from misalignment. With Invisalign, you’re not only getting a nicer smile, but you’re also improving your general health and dental health. We can’t wait to help you get the healthy, attractive smile you deserve with the privacy and comfort of Invisalign treatment.