Invisalign Invisible Braces For Kids and Teens are Quite Popular
Posted: Monday, May 24, 2010
by Mark Mutschler
Great Grins
Years ago kids and teens had no choice but to get traditional metal brackets if they wanted straight teeth. However, today they have much more options in the area of orthodontics and can get the beautiful smile they long for with the use of Invisalign for Teens. This teeth straightening system is quite appealing to kids and adults because it's virtually unnoticeable. The system uses clear removable aligners patients wear all the time, with the exception of when they eat or brush their teeth.
Those who are suffering with crooked teeth, crowded teeth or spacious teeth areas can often be great candidates for Invisalign.
Talking With Your Dentist About Invisalign For Teens Certified Orthodontic Consultation To get started with the process of getting Invisalign you must first meet with a certified orthodontist who will let you know if you qualify for a candidate for the treatment. Unless you have severe malocclusion, you'll likely qualify without problems.
Next, Your Invisalign Braces Are Made The next step to getting started with Invisalign invisible braces is the creation process. Your doctor will take xrays, photographs and impressions of your current teeth and use them to create a prepare of treatment with Invisalign.
The lab then creates various clear aligners for you to use throughout your Invisalign treatment. They do this using an innovative 3-D computer imaging program. You are able to expect to need between 15 and 30 aligners for the entire process, but it all depends on your current state of dental placement and where you want to end up.
Visits To Your Doctor During Invisalign Treatment After the lab has created your Invisalign aligners, you'll go home with them and wear them on a non-stop basis. The only time they'll be removed is when brushing or eating. You will have to revisit your orthodontist every few weeks to get a new aligner, as your teeth are shifting. The new aligner will help your straightening process continue seamlessly.
Some orthodontists allow their patients to only be seen every six weeks and will send them home with various sets of aligners and instructions on when to change them. They'll want to see how the progress is coming along however. Most patients wear Invisalign for 6 to 18 months for the very best results.
What Happens When Invisalign Treatment Is Over When your Invisalign invisible braces treatment is over, you'll have a great smile you can be proud of. You'll no longer need the clear aligners and will only need to see your regular dentist for basic dental care.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Can one wear braces when one is older? I never did as a child, and have fairly crooked teeth now. Is there anything I can do about it?
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