Invisalign® Candidates

Who's a good candidate for Invisalign®?

If you have teeth which are crooked or ones which go in all directions, you can easily correct them without having to wear metal devices inside your mouth. With Invisalign® you now get customized invisible aligners which will correct your teeth gradually, conveniently, and nearly painlessly.

The fantastic thing about Invisalign® is that the aligners are transparent so they won't affect your appearance while your teeth are being corrected. You can also drink and eat comfortably since you can remove the aligners. Oral hygiene can be maintained as well since flossing and brushing are quite convenient. Clear aligners are also extremely comfortable to wear.

Before you start the treatment, it is important for you to figure out whether you a good candidate for Invisalign®:

1. Do you have treatable conditions such as
   
   •     Widely spaced teeth
     
   •     Overbite
     
   •     Underbite
     
   •     Crowded teeth
     
   •     Or cross bite?
     
2. Do you have the time for Invisalign® treatment? After all, the treatment will take anywhere between 9 months to one and a half years. During this timeframe you will have to change to a new set of aligners every two weeks, each of which is a wee bit different from the previous set that you used. Using differently-shaped aligners will help your teeth to naturally and gradually move into the desired position.
3. To see exceptional results, you will have to wear the aligners continuously on a daily basis throughout your treatment period. On the other hand, Invisalign® braces can be removed so it will be much more comfortable when compared to conventional metal braces - no need to worry about pieces of food stuck in metal brackets!
4. Can you stick it out and finish the course of treatment? One of the biggest benefits of Invisalign® is that you can take off your aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss comfortably. However, before you put your aligners back on, you have to brush both your teeth and aligners.If you are the type who snacks frequently or tends to forget, the treatment may not be all that successful.
5. Once your treatment is complete, you will have to wear a transparent aligner every couple of weeks to maintain the smile.

Give some thought to whether you can do all the above. If not, you risk wasting your hard earned money on half finished treatment. Now if you think yourself an Invisalign® candidate, contact us at (214) 739-8888 for a free Invisalign® consultation today!