Align Your Teeth Invisibly

You may have been struggling with crooked teeth for a long time and wondering what the best form of treatment might be. Maybe you have been put off by the better known methods of treatment - like metal braces. You, however, need not worry anymore because a modern treatment is now available for you known as Invisalign.

This treatment consists of the use of clear aligners which are made specifically for you - they are used to move your teeth gently to the required position. These aligners are removable and since they are clear, they are not noticeable. This means you will go through the treatment without worrying about how you look since those around you will not be able to notice that you have the aligners on. The aligners are comfortable to wear since they are smooth and do not irritate your gums.

There are specific doctors trained specifically to provide Invisalign treatment. You should not assume that all dentists or orthodontists can successfully provide you with the service. Therefore, if you want to undergo the treatment, the best place to start is by identifying a certified provider of Invisalign. Specialist Invisalign providers are well trained and certified and you therefore can look forward to excellent results. You can decide to visit a few providers before settling on the one that you feel will take good care of you during treatment.

Once you have identified a qualified provider, you will first schedule the initial appointment. During this appointment, your doctor will look at your case in depth so as to determine whether you are a good candidate for the treatment. Once this is determined, you can go ahead and ask all the questions you may have concerning your treatment.

When you decide to go through with the treatment, the doctor will prepare a treatment plan. This plan will guide your treatment and also the development of your invisible aligners. In order to prepare this plan, your doctor will need to get an impression of your teeth. He will also take photos and x-rays of your teeth, and these will be used to come up with a three dimension presentation of your teeth.

This 3-dimension presentation will enable your doctor to develop your treatment plan, and he will be able to show you how your teeth will look stage by stage. He will also be able to let you know how long your treatment will take.

After the treatment plan has been developed, your doctor will prepare your aligners. Normally, you will be given a set of aligners for the first two weeks, after which you will be required to use the next set. Your doctor may require that you attend a dental appointment after six weeks, which means you will probably be on your third set of aligners. Your doctor will check whether the treatment is progressing as required and will then give you the next set of aligners. This process will continue until you have completed treatment.