05 Apr Who Is A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

Who Is A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

For many people, their smile is the one of their most prized possessions. That warming smile makes them feel comfortable and confident in themselves around others. But what if you have crooked teeth, an overbite, or gaps? Maybe you haven’t fully smiled for pictures in a longest time. You might cover your mouth or look away, so no one notices how your teeth look.  If these instances feel familiar, Invisalign may be the best solution for you.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an orthodontic procedure that utilizes clear, custom-made plastic trays (also called aligners) that snuggly fit over your teeth. These trays gently move your teeth to the correct position, making your smile aesthetically pleasing.

Issues Invisalign can fix include:

• Crooked teeth
• Overlapping teeth
• Gaps between your teeth
• Underbites (when the bottom teeth jut out in front of the upper teeth)
• Overbites (when the upper teeth jut out in front of the bottom teeth)
• Openbites (when upper and bottom teeth don’t meet)

What can Invisalign not fix?

• Severe over/ underbites
• Rotated teeth
• Larger gaps
• Shorter tooth height
• Cavities or gum diseases
• Intrusion or extrusion

Invisalign treatment can fix many issues, however, more severe issues must be addressed first so your aligners grip well and work as they should. With the help of detailed 3D scans, your aligners are custom created for your teeth. You need to wear your aligners for at least 20 hours every day for to see the transformation. It can take anywhere from 3-4 months to a year to complete your treatment, depending on what specifically needs to be fixed along with your compliance in wearing the aligners and the severity and complexity of the issue to be addressed.  Every few weeks, your dentist will provide a new pair of aligners to keep up with the alignment. No one would come to know you’re wearing them, for these are lightweight, clear, and do not require additional accessories.

Are You A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

If you aren’t a fan of metal braces, Invisalign may be the right choice for you. But this treatment requires commitment, as you need to use your aligners diligently. You make a good candidate for Invisalign if you:

• Do not smoke or are planning to quit
• Practice good oral hygiene
• Have healthy gum tissue
• Have all your adult teeth
• Have had or don’t want braces
• Have personal responsibility

Patients must exercise due diligence and refrain from unhealthy dental habits to avoid affecting the aligners. If the patient keeps taking off their aligners and not complaint, and does not wear the trays for the said timeframe, it can increase the time it takes for the treatment to succeed. For these reasons, adolescents and adults make better candidates for Invisalign.

Start Your Straight Smile Journey with Iroquois Dental Center Today

Ready to explore the possibility of Invisalign aligners? Set up your consultation, and we’ll help you navigate the way. Dr. Agarwal is an experienced Invisalign provider at Iroquois Dental Center and proudly provides the best-in-class aligners for our patients. We offer customized treatment plans for those who are ideal candidates for Invisalign.  We’ll also help you embark upon a journey to improved oral health while making necessary adjustments on the way. Book your appointment with Iroquois Dental Center today, and you’ll soon be smiling from ear to ear.

Call 630-416-0780 or schedule your consultation at iroquoisdental.com