Clear braces - Invisalign

Summary

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is the most popular brand name that uses clear plastic aligner trays to straighten teeth. It is an alternative to conventional braces. Similar brands include Clear Correct, Red White & Blue, Smart Moves, and Essix. Dr. Bellam and team are preferred providers for Invisalign & Clear Correct.

How does it work?

Teeth move when a constant long-term force is applied to them. Invisalign consists of a series of clear plastic trays designed to follow the position of each tooth at each step of the straightening process. When wearing an aligner for the first time, it feels tight, like it does not fit correctly. This tightness forces each tooth to move in a direction that makes that tooth fit into its corresponding tooth shape and straighter position in the aligner tray. It takes at least two weeks for the teeth to move and for the aligner not to feel tight anymore. Then you change to the next aligner and continue this process till your teeth are straight.

Advantages of Invisalign?

When compared to braces, well-fitted aligner trays are generally not noticeable, nor do they interfere with your speech. It has a cosmetic advantage compared to braces. As the aligners are removed when eating and cleaning your teeth, it offers flexibility on what you can eat compared to braces. It limits tooth decay as it is easy to keep your teeth clean. They are more comfortable than braces. Compared to other aligner brands, Invisalign is the most sophisticated in its use of computers and technology, its commitment to the education of its certified providers, and its advertising. Invisalign is suitable for the simplest to the most complex cases. Dr. Bellam and team take pride in correcting your teeth in the easiest, safest, and most comfortable way with clear braces - Invisalign!

What Are the Disadvantages of Invisalign?

First, any aligner system depends on your commitment to wearing the aligner trays as required; otherwise, the teeth will not move as expected. You can lose aligners.