Am I a candidate for Invisalign?

If the reflection smiling in your mirror contains spaces between teeth, a cross bite due to an overly crowded jaw line, an over bite or under bite, Invisalign in Long Island can offer a wonderful solution.

Whether you are a teen, young adult or a more seasoned individual, the Invisalign process is a method by which a series of clear, soft plastic aligners are designed specifically to address your particular situation. Your orthodontist will assess the needed correction, and work with you to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for Invisalign.

Exactly how does the Invisalign process work?

Once determined that your condition is correctable with Invisalign, your orthodontist or dental provider will need to complete a series of x-rays, pictures and impressions of your teeth. Invisalign uses these tools to create a digital 3-D image that allow your orthodontist to map out a plan unique to your specific needs. A series of clear aligners are produced that your dental provider will dispense to you.

Once you receive your clear Invisalign aligners, you will wear them for a period of two to four weeks. As your teeth slowly and gently shift into place, your orthodontist monitors your progress, and provides new aligners that continue to gradually shift the teeth into the desired position. The aligners are provided in a sequence that provides you the correction needed, but periodic visits to your orthodontist are required to make sure you are making the correct progress.

One of the many benefits to Invisalign is the aligners are made of clear plastic making them practically undetectable. And you can remove the aligners to eat, brush and floss allowing you to take care of your teeth, and be able to eat as if you were not undergoing the teeth straightening process. It is advisable that aligners be worn a minimum of twenty to twenty-two hours per day to achieve the desired result in the recommended amount of time.

Standard treatment for adults can be anywhere from six months to two years based on your dental condition and desired result. Treatment time for teens is similar to the traditional metal bands and brackets, which was the primary option for teeth straightening before Invisalign.
Only a visit to your Invisalign provider can determine if you are a candidate for this method, but orthodontics has never looked so good!