Invisalign treatment is not one-size-fits-all. These customized aligners all work the same way – gently and consistently moving teeth into alignment – but the amount of time Invisalign requires to do its hard work will vary for everyone. The complexity of each case, the compliance of each patient, and the responsiveness of your teeth will impact the speed and success of your treatment.
Qualifying for Invisalign
Where your teeth are now and how much they need to move is where your Fort Lauderdale Invisalign provider begins their consideration of your case. Before any teeth-straightening can begin, it must be determined whether you are a good candidate for Invisalign. A thorough examination of your oral health, alignment, and bite and x-rays of your entire mouth will provide the information needed so your dentist knows if you can truly benefit from this option. If so, each viable Invisalign type will be considered.
4 Types of Invisalign Treatment
People who want straight teeth and want them as discreetly as possible are often drawn to Invisalign. Those clear aligners make the alignment of teeth look easy. Rest assured, any type of treatment responsible for moving teeth and roots is not easy – it’s a commitment and a responsibility. Some people just might have less to worry about than others.
Here are the different types of Invisalign:
- Invisalign Full: This is the traditional Invisalign alignment method, sometimes called Invisalign Complete. Aligners are worn on both the top and bottom teeth. Treatment lasts about a year though some cases may take a little longer. This is the Invisalign that can tackle larger problems like overbites, underbites, open bites, cross bites, crowding, and more.
- Invisalign Lite: Treatment time for Invisalign Lite is only six or seven months. This version is designed to fix minor orthodontic problems, such as spacing issues or mild overcrowding. Sometimes, adults will say yes to Invisalign Lite to correct minor alignment issues before they undergo other cosmetic dentistry treatments.
- Invisalign Teen: This is for the adolescents out there. Designed just for teenagers, Invisalign Teen is a more advanced version of the traditional Invisalign. It can improve the bite, move the jaw forward, and comes equipped with eruption tabs that leaves room for teeth that have not yet made an appearance. Aligners come with compliance indictor dots on each tray so your dentist knows the patient is wearing their trays as often as instructed.
- Invisalign Express: With a treatment time of three to six months, Invisalign Express is in demand, but it’s best suited for patients with minor spaces or orthodontic relapse. Anyone who wants to quickly correct their smile can expect to have only 5 to 10 sets of trays.
Make Invisalign Your Own
Invisalign treatment is versatile and has helped so many people achieve the smile they’ve always wanted. If you’re concerned about committing to the daily demands of this treatment, it’s time to talk to your Fort Lauderdale Invisalign provider Dr. Charmaine Johnson at Premier Smile Center. Find out whether you qualify for Invisalign, if this lifestyle can work for you, and, most of all, discover just how amazing your teeth can be. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
