The pros and cons of choosing invisaline
Invisaline seems to be the best option for people who need some work on aligning their teeth. But before you consider going for Invisaline, it would benefit you to read on to find out more about Invisaline, its pros and cons. Invisaline is definitely great for people who do not have severe problems with their teeth. The "braces" consist of strong plastic trays that are fabricated especially for you. They are indeed invisible. If your bite is not severely off and your teeth are not severely crooked, then Invisaline would be a good choice. But, if your bite is very bad, if you need extractions or require headgear or other appliances, then Invisaline is not for you.Here are the procs of using Invisaline. The most obvious one is that they are virtually invisible, and nobody knows you're wearing them but you. They are easier to clean than traditional braces. They don't irritate your gums as much as traditional braces, so there is little need for dental wax. They do not stain at all.The aligners are numbered and worn for two weeks each, so your time in treatment is well established. You'll get a computer simulation showing how your teeth will move during treatment, and see the projected final outcome.The cons of Invisaline are they cost as much as traditional braces, and sometimes even more. Treatment can take as long as traditional braces. In some cases, you may still need traditional braces for a few months after your Invisaline treatment, to correct certain problems. You will still have tooth pain, because your teeth will be moved by the Invisaline trays. Invisaline is not a pain-free treatment. The plastic trays are computer-fabricated by Align Technologies. Your orthodontist only has some control over your treatment. It takes 6 weeks for the aligners to arrive from the factory which is quite a long time to wait. You may need more aligners after the original set of aligners.
posted by Dr Douglas P. Magner @ 1:09 AM
2 Comments:
At July 31, 2008 12:18 PM ,
vicki r said...
I began my invisalign process on Monday, however my dentist went on vacation that day and will be gone until the middle of next week. I am only doing the bottom teeth. My teeth felt the pressure but there was no real pain. However the back of the invisalign tray caused a cut on my tongue which was quite painful. Since my dentist was unavailable and I did not want to stop the process I called the contact number at Invisalign and they took a report and said someone would get back to me. In the meantime I looked at the tray and saw a small sharp plastic nodule on the very back edge of the tray which was indeed cutting my tongue. i used a nail file and got rid of it and although it was more comfortable than before, I think the damage had already been done and it was still painful. I wore the tray another day and then called back to Invisalign customer service and spoke with a technician who said I should probably not use the tray and wait for the dentist to return which is what I am doing now. She also said that the tray's edges probably had to be finished and that my dentist could do some trimming on it to make sure it would fit better in the future. My question is "how often does this happen"? Does each tray need to be finished off by the dentist or are they good to go as they come from Invisalign. Thanks.
At August 1, 2008 8:13 PM ,
Dr Douglas P. Magner said...
The dentists staff should be familiar with the problem and what to do. The dentist should have someonecovering for him. Is your dentist an orthodontist? If so the assistants should be able to fix your problem. This usually does not happen but it is not abnormal. It is relatively simple to correct. If you want pop into our office for a free look.
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