Remember the kids in school who were getting their teeth straightened - you now, the ones whose parents could afford the orthodontic bills? Silver smiles, railroad tracks, tiny rubber bands that shot across the room when they laughed, and ouch, the pain of getting them tightened. Torn up gums and lips, no gum chewing and food bits stuck in the wires. Ah, those were the days!
Thank goodness nobody has to go through that now! Not with the invention of the easy, invisible way to straighten your teeth, gradually, over time with little to no pain - Invisalign teeth straightening.
What is it? It is a series of custom fitted clear trays that you slip onto your teeth and wear during the day, or night, or however your dental professional suggests. Each molded aligner is designed to slowly guide your teeth into a proper position for a healthier, straight tooth smile.
The cool thing is that most people you meet will never know you are going through treatment. No silver gleam to give it away. It is safe and effective for teens and adults. Here is how it works -
About every two weeks, you will be fitted for a new aligner.
They are costumed fitted just for you and your mouth, no one else's. So the aligners fit snugly, but are removable. That way you can still brush your teeth, eat and drink hot or cold liquids. The pain of braces is minimized tremendously.
It is all done through a consultation (usually free) with your dentist or orthodontist. They will check your teeth, discuss your expectation and map out a treatment plan specifically for you. Then, through digital technology, the aligners will be made to snugly fit yet slowly correct your bite - upper and lower. A sophisticated 3D program helps you see how the aligners will gradually straighten out your teeth. The average treatment lasts 40-60 weeks ( around a year) using 20-30 Invisalign individually fitted aligners.
Over a million people have discovered how simple and painless the whole process can be. Young, older, men and women are seeing their dentist regularly to get new aligners. People you probably already know but would never guess they had on anything in their mouths.
Is it an investment? Of course. Thought is really depends on the individual, the Invisalign process will cost between three and five thousand dollars. Spread out over 40 -60 weeks, that is between $75.00 and $84.00 a week.
Invisalign has many payment option plans to help make the treatment more affordable. Some Insurance companies that cover orthodontics will assist in the expense. Many Flex Saving Plans will cover these treatments. And, your dentist may have other options for you such as interest free loans or a payment plan through CareCredit, a company that has assisted hundreds of thousands of patients in paying for dental care.
Actually, it is no more expensive than old fashion braces, and a lot more comfortable. Your teeth will be healthier, too. No residual ridges left by the wires of braces or cavities where you just couldn't brush well. Invisaligns pop right out so you can eat, drink and brush and floss your teeth as normal. Yet, they will stay secure during your day to day routine so you can speak, laugh, and smile more confidently.
As your teeth begin to align and straighten, you will gain self-assurance, knowing people are noticing your smile for all the right reasons. Invisalign fits your lifestyle, perfectly. Because they are invisible and removable, you don't have to plan your life around them. Take them out when you eat lunch with the gang, or even go out on the town for that special occasion. They are comfortable enough to sleep with them on, so you won't be sleep-deprived. Not only that, the dentist visits every six weeks or so are quick - you are in and out and on with your life with new sets of aligners.
The aligners are made of plastic with soft edges so they do not cut into your gums or lips. They are the most comfortable way to straighten your teeth, and the most discreet. Even your coworkers may not notice, unless you tell them. And you will be so pleased with the results, you probably will fess up. Most referrals are from patients who have told their friends and family about their experience and the fantastic results.
Are they right for you? Only your dentist can tell you that. They work for a good majority of people. You can find out a lot more by clicking invisalign.com and browsing through the pages. This just may be the answer you have been looking for. It has worked for over a million people here in the US so far.