Who Is a Good Candidate for Invisalign Treatment?

Before we dive into the details of the matter, let's first take a closer look at Invisalign and see what makes it unique. You likely have seen Invisalign before: they are a pair of invisible aligners that fit onto a person's teeth. The thing that makes them special, of course, is that they are pretty much invisible. 

This is one of the reasons why they are so popular. Many people don't like the appearance of regular braces on their teeth because they are so noticeable. This is especially true for adults who weren't able to get braces during their childhood or adolescence. 

Many adults may feel subconscious about wearing braces (as with children), but with Invisalign, there will be no need to feel subconscious because no one will be able to see the aligners.

It would be necessary for someone to stand very close to you to have any idea that you are wearing these aligners. 

Because they are invisible, these aligners allow a person to maintain their confidence while still straightening the person's teeth in an effective way. When it comes to Invisalign treatments, you will find that the function of the aligners is more or less the same as regular braces, but they come with even more benefits.

For one, regular braces have the downside of staining a person's teeth. Once the dentist takes off a pair of regular braces, there is a good chance that white stains could be left on your teeth. Once those form, it would be very hard to get them off. 

With Invisalign, on the other hand, they make it much easier to clean your teeth. After all, you can take out these aligners any time you want because they aren't glued to your teeth. This makes it very easy to take them out every time you have to eat or brush your teeth. 

It is important to eat without your aligners since biting down on them could damage their shape. This, of course, would ruin the efficiency of the aligners for straightening your teeth. Besides that, Invisalign is famous for being able to straighten teeth very comfortably and quickly. 

But how can you know if you're a good candidate for these aligners?

There are many factors that may make you a good candidate for Invisalign. In short, if you are a good candidate for braces, then there is no reason why you wouldn't be a good candidate for these invisible aligners. The main reason why you would get the aligners in the first place is to straighten your teeth. 

Crooked teeth are known as malocclusion and many people have to deal with it. There are different severities of crooked teeth. Some may only be a cosmetic problem while others may be so severe that it may be hard for a person to speak properly or even chew food. 

Most people get their crooked teeth fixed early in life, but others wait until they're adults to get the problem fixed. For adults, it is especially important to have straight teeth. This is because studies have shown that adults are taken more seriously, especially in work environments, if they have straight and healthy teeth. 

However, there are a few other factors you need to consider if you want to be considered a good candidate for Invisalign. For one, the severity of your crooked teeth is important. While these aligners are designed to fit just about any pair of teeth, they may not be a good choice if your teeth are severely crooked. 

In that case, you may be better off getting a pair of old-fashioned metal braces or something similar.

You also need to make sure that your dental health is in good shape before you get your aligners. For example, if you are suffering from a variety of problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, cavities, and so on, you likely won't be a good candidate for these aligners. 

Getting a pair of aligners will not make these problems go away. Your dentist will likely tell you to take better care of your teeth and treat these dental issues before you can get Invisalign aligners. Besides that, you also need to be dedicated when it comes to wearing these aligners. 

Even though you can take them out of your mouth whenever you feel like it, that doesn't mean you should. Some people take them out of their mouths because they don't feel like wearing them throughout the day. However, if you don't wear these aligners for at least 23 hours every day, the aligners won't have the opportunity to straighten your teeth. 

As a result, getting the Invisalign would be a waste of time. So, you need to make sure that you have the dedication to put in and take out the aligners only when necessary. For example, you should only take out the aligners to brush your teeth and eat. 

You need to keep them in your mouth even when you sleep. That way, the aligners should be able to straighten your teeth without any problems. But what else should you know about these aligners?

Getting these aligners isn't hard, although it may take a bit of time. The dentist will first need to make sure that your teeth are in good health, as mentioned before, otherwise, you won't be a good candidate for the treatment. The next step of the Invisalign treatment service is to take an impression of your teeth.

Then, the impression will be sent off to a lab. The impression is very important as it will take an exact physical copy of your teeth in their current crooked state.

From that mold, several Invisalign aligners will be created. Unlike traditional braces that only come in one pair, you need several pairs with these invisible aligners. 

That's because, as your teeth get straighter and straighter, you will need to keep switching to different aligners that are slightly different in shape. This will ensure that your teeth continue to straighten at a steady pace. It will also ensure that all your teeth get aligned at the same time. 

Taking care of your teeth is very important when you get these aligners. After all, these aligners only function to straighten their teeth. They won't do anything to keep your teeth clean or keep cavities at bay.

For that reason, it is important to keep your teeth clean, especially after eating a meal. If you put your aligners in before cleaning them, you could actually damage them. This is because certain particles of food like sugar or acid could get trapped in the aligners and start to wear down the material. 

This, of course, would be a waste of money, especially since these aligners can be quite expensive. Cleaning the aligners themselves is also important due to the fact that they can pick up particles of food and bacteria. All you really need to do is gently brush them with a toothbrush every once in a while. 

This will also protect your teeth since you won't be trapping bacteria against your teeth. Other than that, Invisalign aligners are very effective as long as you take care of them and your teeth. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Invisalign treatment for crooked teeth is arguably one of the best dental options you can choose from. These aligners have the advantage of being invisible and you can also take them out throughout the day. They are also very efficient at straightening teeth. 

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