InvisalignforAdults,Teens,andKidsGuidebyExpert
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WhatisInvisalign?Invisalign®isabrandofthinclearalignersusedinorthodontic treatment.Itisapersonalizedseriesofcleartraysthatcanhelpstraightenteeth andcorrectbiteswithoutothersevennoticingthem.OrthodontistsuseInvisalign to fix virtually all orthodontic issues such as crowding, overbite, overjet, teeth spacing, an improper bite, and others. It can work for patients of all ages, only olderthan7years.Ithelpspatientsachieveabeautifulsmileinadiscrete,more hygienicmannerwithgreatcomfort.
HowDoesInvisalignWork?
TheInvisaligntreatmentprocessisfairlystraightforward,involvingjust4simple steps.Theseinclude:
Creationofa3Ddigitalimageoftheteeth
Designingacustomizedtreatmentplantofixteethandbiteissues
Fabrication of Aligners in the dental laboratory and their delivery to the orthodontist’s practiceto initiatethetreatment (takes 4to 8weeks to get aligners)
ContinuationofthetreatmentofInvisalignathomewithperiodicvisitstoa dentaloffice.
AsperDr.RavneetKaur,InvisalignDoctorinDelhi ,‘Thepatientsareaskedtowear alignersatalltimes,exceptduringteethcleaningandwhilehavingmeals.Every alignershouldonlybewornforaweekandthenreplacedwithanewone’. The aligner worksbyprogressivelymovingtheteethintoanewpositiontoproperly alignthem.
InvisalignforKids/InvisalignFirst
Youngkidsareoftenseenwithtraditionalmetalbraces.But,inrecentyears,it’sa trendofkidsaged7to12yearsreceivingInvisaligntreatment.InvisalignFirstis designedforkidsrequiringan“earlyround”oforthodontictreatment-knownas Phase 1 orthodontic treatment. With Invisalign First, orthodontists can help fix minortoothandbiteissuesbeforetheyturnbiggerbecauseofadvancingage.This can save these kids and their parents from expensive, invasive, and timeconsuming treatments in their later life. The phase 1 treatment corrects only specifictoothandbiteissuesandlastsforanywherebetween6-12months.
Onceitgetsover,thechildreceivesaretainerwhichtheycontinuetowearwhile thereislossoftheirbabyteeth.Thegrowthanddevelopmentofpermanentteeth andlossofbabyteethareallmonitoredbythedoctorafterevery6months.When kidsreachtheageof12or13,theycanbeginwithphase2orthodontictreatment thatlastsfor12to18months.Afterthisendstheycanreceivetheirfinalretainers.
OnecanlearnmoreabouttheInvisaligncostinDelhi ,withDr.RavneetKaur,atop orthodontistinIndia.
ProsofInvisalignFirst
Thekidsnolongerfaceissueslikepokingwiresandbrokenbracketsasthey didwithmetalbraces.
Thekidsdon’thavetostrugglewithbrushingandflossingwhichtheytend toexperiencewithbraces.
The kids can now use small, more comfortable appliances like Invisalign MandibularAdvancement.
Thetreatmentisnotassociatedwithdiscomfortandtheappointmentsare shortsobetterforanxiousfirstpatients.
Young kids do much better with Invisalign treatment, than teenagers, as theyarecooperativeandfolloweveryinstructionprovidedtothem.
InvisalignforTeens
Mostorthodonticpatientsareadolescents.InvisalignTeenisdesignedsolelyfor teenagers (13 to 17 years old) to reduce problems they face with other orthodontic tools. It is different from a standard Invisalign because of its three distinctivefeatures:
Complianceindicators- TheInvisalignof teenagers has bluedots that fade awaywhenthealignerisworn.Thishelpsparentsensurethattheirteenage childrenarewearingInvisalignfor21hourseveryday.
4replacementsaligners-Theteenagersareoftenfoundcarelessandtendto lose or misplace their aligners. To avoid repeated expenses on Invisalign, theteenagersgetupto4freereplacementaligners.
Allowsnormaleruptionofpermanentteeth-Thiswaytheyoungteenagers whostilllackfullpermanentteethsetorhaveadultteethgrowing,takeup Invisaligntreatment.
ProsofInvisalignTeen
Itiseasierforasportspersonormusiciantoplaysportsormouthinstruments. Teenagersnolongerfaceproblemswithbrushingandflossing. It’sbestforself-consciousteenagersseekingstraighteningoftheirteeth.
The treatment involves fewer dental appointments, so not so many leaves are requiredtobetakenfromschool.
The dental appointments for Invisalign Teen are short and easy, so it’s very beneficialforteenshavingsensoryproblems.
InvisalignforAdults
Mostadultsdreadlookinglikeametal-mouthedkid.That’sthemajorreasonwhy Invisalignwasinvented.Nowadultpatientscanhaveclear,lightweightInvisalign forthemselvestoavoidthenoticeablemetalbraces.Thesepatientsareagedabove 18years.
ProsofInvisalignAdults
Thesealignersarenearlyinvisible.
While adults undergo Invisalign treatment, they don’t have to follow any dietaryrestrictions.
It’seasierforadultstomaintaingoodoralhygienebycarryingoutnormal brushingandflossing.
These aligners generally cause less sore mouth as provided by the traditionalbraces.
WithInvisalign,adultscanavoiddiscomfortslikecheekirritationcausedby pokingwiresofmetalbraces.
ThereisachoiceofremovingInvisalignattimesofcertainsocialsituations orwhenadultswishtoclicktheirphotographs.
The treatment involves fewer dental appointments, which means adults havetomissonlyafewdaysatcollegeorwork.
Thedentalappointmentsaremuchshorter.
WhyisInvisalignabetterchoicethanotherbracesalternatives?
HerearethebenefitsofusingInvisalignratherthanbraces:
Itlooksbetterastheretainersarevirtuallyinvisible.
It is removable, so patients can enjoy their meals without changing their eatingchoicesandwayofeating.
Itiseasiertobrushandflossteethafterremovingthealigners,justasdone previously.
The treatment requires fewer dental appointments. Most of the orthodontistworkgetsoverbeforewearingInvisalignaligners.Thereisno need of scheduling dental visits for making adjustments rather they are donetokeepacheckontheprogressofthetreatment.
Invisalign retainers are comfortable to wear. They are made of special plasticandarecustom-tailoredtofitintoeachpatient’smouth.Thereisno needforsaltwashesandnocutsaremadeontheinnersideof thecheeks. Also,withInvisalign,thepatientsexperiencefewmouthandgumproblems.
Dr. Ravneet Kaur, orthodontistinDelhioffers all types of orthodontic treatment likeInvisalignandtraditionalbraces.Consulthernowtoknowmore!