Invisalign Is Mostly Invisible
The clear thermoplastic used to craft customized Invisalign aligners are not completely invisible. Get close enough and it’s possible to see a hint of trays on teeth. However, in a conversation or video call or photo, it’s difficult to see anything in your mouth except the teeth that are slowly but surely moving into proper alignment.
Expect Some Discomfort
You will occasionally feel pressure from Invisalign. The trays themselves don’t hurt, but the movement they are designed to cause results in brief discomfort at the start of each new set of trays. Change trays at bedtime to sleep through the worst of it and remember that this minor inconvenience is doing major work.
You Might Need Attachments
Small, tooth-colored composite shapes called attachments are bonded temporarily to the teeth of many Invisalign patients to help aligners latch on effectively. The attachments stick out slightly and work like anchors to hold trays in place and facilitate expected movement. Attachments aren’t highly visible, but they’re easier to see when aligners are out of the mouth.
You Must Wear Trays All the Time
Consistency and following instructions are the keys to a successful Invisalign treatment. This might sound daunting but remember that patients with trays on their teeth are lucky – you don’t have to worry about permanent brackets and wires. Invisalign comes out for meals, so you can eat what you want when you want. If the aligners are doing their work 20 to 22 hours a day, you’re golden, and after the first week or two you won’t really think all that much about having them in place.
A Retainer Is Non-Negotiable
Any type of orthodontic treatment is always followed by retainer wear. No exceptions. These additional customized trays reinforce the new, correct positions of your teeth and keep them where they’re supposed to be forever. That means wearing the retainer every night. Forever. It’s a small effort to manage on the heels of such a life-altering smile makeover.
Your Treatment Is Unique
Every patient wants to know how long Invisalign treatment takes. The answer is that it’s different for everyone. The average wear time is about one year for most adults, but someone with more complex problems will need more time and patients with minor complaints may require less.
Get Invisalign for Adults in Fort Lauderdale
At Premier Smile Center in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Charmaine Johnson is a certified Invisalign provider. She designs each qualified patient’s case to suit their unique dentition and creates stunning smiles in months. Find out if Invisalign for adults is the right smile makeover for you. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Johnson and get ready to change your life with cosmetic dentistry.
