Invisalign’s approach to straightening out your teeth has broken the mold with orthodontic treatment.
Invisalign’s approach to straightening out your teeth has broken the mold with orthodontic treatment. Traditional metal braces involve making molds of your teeth, and this process is never pleasant. They are now a thing of the past, and patient comfort is a serious benefit of Invisalign’s patented treatment. Read on for some stunning Invisalign facts you might not have known about!
Invisalign’s Computerized 3D Printing Process Will Avoid Messy Molds of Your Mouth
Before Invisalign’s patented approach was truly available, dentists had to create molds of your teeth using a soft, putty-like material contained within a metal tray that you had to place in your mouth. It was a very messy process that usually led to patients gagging. Now dentists have the ability to create molds of your teeth by using 3D technology. The new technology has transformed the dental industry.
Fewer Dental Visits with Invisalign Than with Braces
After your initial set of aligners and a follow-up visit, you will usually receive more than one set of aligners every time you visit. You wear each set for one or two weeks, your dentist provides the exact schedule for you. After an initial follow-up visit to make sure you’re adjusting well to aligners, you will typically only need to see a dentist every six to eight weeks. At future appointments, they provide you with the next set of aligners and check your teeth to make sure they are straightening as they should. Once you get a new set of aligners, they will feel snug, but you will not feel the pain you’d feel with metal braces in your mouth. The wires on traditional braces are adjusted at every appointment, and your mouth will be sore for a couple of days following every dental visit. Clear aligners have changed the teeth straightening process.
Invisalign Aligners Don’t Contain Harmful Materials
You may have heard that it is smart to avoid plastic water bottles or other containers made with BPA, a material that has been proven harmful to human health. Invisalign aligners are made with a safe plastic known as thermoplastic, which contains no BPA or latex.
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Catonsville Dental Care Can Handle All of Your Oral Care Needs
Catonsville Dental Care offers a wide variety of services when it comes to oral health. We have the experience and understanding to diagnose and treat any problem you have as quickly and painlessly as possible. With four dentists available at our office and a commitment to comfort, safety, and relaxation, you can’t find a better provider for your health. We look forward to helping you keep your smile perfect all year long and talking with you about your needs. To schedule an appointment or consultation, visit us online or give us a call at 410-747-1115. For more tips and tricks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and YouTube.