So you’ve decided that it’s time to straighten your smile and you’re wondering what options are available to you. If you are an adult or teen, chances are good that you want a discreet orthodontic system that will still give you the smile you want but without others noticing. If this is the case, then it’s time to ask our Elmhurst, NY, dentists, Drs. B.K. and Supriya Verma, about Invisalign.
What should I expect from Invisalign treatment?
There are several steps involved in the treatment process. Here’s what you should expect,
- First, you will need to undergo a consultation at our Elmhurst, NY, office. After all, we need to make sure that the issues you wish to fix can be treated with this treatment option. During the consultation, our dentist will perform a comprehensive oral exam and take an X-ray screening of your mouth to make sure that you are healthy enough for Invisalign.
- Following this step, our dental team will need to map out the treatment process. We will take simple digital scans of your teeth, before turning them into computerized 3D images. From these images, we will use special Invisalign software to guide every tooth movement. You will then be able to preview what your smile will look like after treatment.
- Next, an Invisalign lab will custom craft your clear aligners based on the data provided by the digital scans and mapped-out treatment plan. Each aligner is perfectly designed to apply just the right amount of pressure to certain teeth so as to gradually move them.
- Once your aligners are made, you’ll return to our office so that we can fit you with the first set and provide you with thorough instructions on how to care for them. Invisalign's aligners are removable meaning that you can, and should, take them out prior to drinking, eating, brushing, and flossing. About every 6 weeks, you’ll come into our office for check-ups to make sure everything is progressing, as it should.
Who is a good candidate for Invisalign?
Invisalign aligners will only work on teeth that are fully developed and aren’t still growing. This is why children and young teens aren’t good candidates; however, older teens and adults are the perfect demographic for Invisalign treatment. You may benefit from Invisalign if you are dealing with,
- Crowding
- Gaps between teeth
- Slightly crooked teeth
- Overbites
- Underbites
- Crossbites
- Open bites
Interested? Give us a call
If you are not happy with your smile and curious if Invisalign is right for you, then call Family Dental Rego Park in Elmhurst, NY, today at (718) 699-8268 to schedule a consultation with one of our dentists.