Invisalign Questions

Often, patients who might value improving their smilearen't aware that there is an alternative to the metal braces that woulddetract from their appearance. Thankfully, a modern alternative to traditionalbraces exists that is nearly invisible to the human eye. It's calledInvisalign. Invisalign has helped thousands of people achieve their dream of abeautiful smile.

Patients often ask the following questions about Invisalign:

Is Invisalignreally effective?

Research studies and orthodontic practices nationwide have provenInvisalign's effectiveness in straightening teeth.

What are the "aligners"� Invisalign uses, andwhat are they made of?

The aligners are clear plastic trays (made of durable, medical-gradeplastic) that are shaped especially for your mouth. Invisalign trays are almostcompletely unnoticeable. The aligners are used to gradually position teethproperly.

How much does Invisalign Cost?

Traditional braces and Invisalign cost about the same. These costs varybased on how extensive orthodontic treatment needs to be. Cost is generallycorrelated to the number of aligners necessary for correction.

Will dental insurance cover Invisalign?

Since coverage varies from person to person, it's important to examineyour policy and work closely with your dentist's office to determine ifInvisalign is a covered benefit. Typically, if you have orthodontic coverage, this should coverInvisalign, but again, policies do vary.

Are Invisalign aligners painful?

The initial days of the Invisalign treatment seem to cause patients themost discomfort, as with traditional braces. Your teeth are actually movinginto an altered position, and this is the source of your pain. As your teethstart settling into their new position, your pain should stop.

How does Invisalign adjust the position ofyour teeth?

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign does not pull the teeth. Insteadthe aligners press teeth into proper position. These movements are central toyour treatment; aligners must be worn at least 22 hours per day to be effectiveand should only be taken out briefly for special occasions or to eat, drink andbrush your teeth.

Why should I choose Invisalign?

Key benefits of Invisalign include:

·        Appearance -- Invisalign's much less obviousappearance, of course

·        Removability -- The ability to take out the alignersfor special occasions, or while eating and drinking or brushing your teeth

·        Comfort -- Invisalign's high comfort level becauseno sharp edges are present to irritate the inside of your mouth

·        Fewer dental visits -- A reducednumber of dental visits since Invisalign doesn't need frequent adjusting liketraditional braces

With costs comparable to traditional braces, Invisalign is rapidlybecome the solution of choice for many dental patients.