Invisalign® clear aligners can straighten teeth without compromising the appearance of a patient's smile. These invisible braces are made out of clear plastics and are barely noticeable when worn. It is a huge change from the traditional metal braces that were the standard way to straighten teeth for more than a century.
Clear aligners straighten teeth the same basic way metal braces do. The aligner applies a constant force on the patient's teeth, slowly pushing them to a better position. Braces do the same thing but with metal wires and brackets that are impossible to miss. It ruins the appearance of the patient's smile, and children who wear braces often report being bullied or teased because of it.
Invisalign® clear aligners can be used to fix a wide range of dental issues like overbites, underbites, crooked teeth, crowded teeth and gaps between teeth. The range of orthodontic issues Invisalign® can fix has improved over the years, but these oral appliances are most effective on teeth issues caused by poor alignment.
The quest for straighter teeth does not stop when the Invisalign® treatment is over. The reality is that a person's teeth will continue to move and shift throughout their lives. That is where retainers come in. These oral appliances are used to keep the alignment of the patient's teeth in the desired position.
There are a variety of retainers that can be used to maintain the alignment of a person's teeth:
How often a patient has to wear their retainer often varies based on the severity of the alignment issue that created a need for treatment. Some patients have to wear one for most of the day, while others only need to wear it at night. It is important to follow the schedule recommended by the dentist to prevent teeth from shifting.
There is no point in doing all that hard work to straighten your teeth only to lose the results. A retainer prevents that from happening and there is a good chance you will not have to wear it all day long. Call or visit our Visalia clinic to learn more about how to take care of your teeth after getting Invisalign® treatment.
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