Invisalign

Invisalign - An overview of Invisalign

An Intro to Invisalign:

Invisalign are clear mouth trays that you wear all of the time, except when you are eating. They are very hard to detect, you can hardly see them. They are a little more expensive then the traditional braces.

Invisalign is a great product if you are a good candidate, which would need to be determined by an Invisalign provider. You can get a free consultation to determine if you are good candidate. You should also consult your orthodontist about it.

How much does Invisalign Cost?

They cost about five thousand dollars.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Yes, dental insurances will cover about half your invisalign cost.

What are the drawbacks Of getting Invisalign?

Patient compliance is the major drawback of invisalign. If you don't wear them the prescribed amount of time, then the dentist/orthodontist can't guarantee that your teeth will move the way they are supposed to.

With traditional brackets and bands they are cemented on to your teeth, thus you have to wear them. Invsisalign is trays you can take in and out, so if you are not wearing them then you are going to waste your money. It takes a little getting used to when you are talking in the beginning but this problems goes away in as you get used to the invisalign.

Which is quicker: Invisalign or metal braces? Which costs less: Invisalign or metal braces? Which will show better results?

The opinion varies on this. Some people swear by braces others by invisalign. If your severe bite problems than invisalign might not work for you. Braces are best for such people. Others who need minor corrections can go with invisalign. You need to be evaluated by professionals to know when invisalign will work for you.

Braces can't be removed and hence the results are as expected. Some people don't like all that metal in their mouth and the fact that they can't all kinds of food. But, others love to have a shiny smile!

Invisalign takes about 11 months for treatment. Braces also take about the same time. Usually cost is similar.  The advantage with invisalign is you can take it off while eating. But you need to brush and floss before you put it back on. It's very advantage is its disadvantage too. As many patients forget or don't put on their invisalign as they are supposed to they don't get the expected results.

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