Clear aligners with Invisalign offer an excellent option for straightening teeth with ease and discretion. However, even with removable aligners, keeping your teeth clean and maintaining dental health throughout treatment is essential. Here's everything you need to know about how Invisalign works and how to maintain your dental health during treatment.
How Does Invisalign Move Your Teeth?
Instead of using brackets and wires, Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to gradually move teeth into proper alignment according to the treatment plan mapped out by our dentists. You'll wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day and change them every one to three weeks.
Aligners fit snugly and are virtually invisible since they're clear. You can easily remove them for meals, brushing, and flossing. Most patients can finish treatment with Invisalign in Doncaster in 10 to 18 months, as long as they're compliant with wearing their aligners for as many hours as possible each day.
Maintaining Your Dental Health During Orthodontic Treatment
Invisalign makes brushing and flossing a breeze since you can remove the aligners. However, it's also important to brush or rinse your aligners throughout the day as plaque can build up inside them, and they can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
It's a good idea to carry a soft-bristled toothbrush with you to clean your aligners during the day when you remove them, and brushing your teeth after meals or rinsing with an antibacterial mouth rinse will clean your teeth and help keep your clear aligners bacteria-free.
Are You a Candidate for Clear Aligners with Invisalign?
Our dentists can help you determine if Invisalign is right for you during a smile evaluation. You can book a visit to Shoppingtown Dental by contacting our team. We look forward to helping you achieve your smile goals!