Is your goal to have a perfectly straight smile? Invisalign may be able to help!
It’s hard to believe that Invisalign has been around for decades, and yet many people don’t realize all the benefits that come along with getting this unique orthodontic system. Our Somerville, MA, dentist Dr. Lina Al-Aswad and her team have helped many teens and adults get straighter smiles with Invisalign. Before deciding whether Invisalign is right for you, here are some facts about this treatment that we think you should know.
You Need to Wear Your Aligners All Day
While it may be quite tempting to remove your aligners whenever you want to, it’s important to keep your Invisalign aligners in as much as possible throughout the day if you want to see results. It’s also important to wear them as much as possible for the first 48 hours after getting your new set of Invisalign aligners from our Somerville, MA, dentist, so you can adjust to the fit and feel.
It’s best to wear your aligners for about 22 hours out of the day. You can and should remove your aligners prior to caring for your smile, and eating and drinking. You can leave your aligners in when drinking water.
Length of Treatment will Vary
Results are often quite fast will Invisalign. After all, you can watch as your teeth gradually shift with each new set of aligners. It can be pretty exciting! Of course, how long your treatment lasts will depend on the severity of the dental issues you are dealing with. This is something that your Somerville, MA, family dentist can determine during your consultation. The average length of treatment for adults who get Invisalign is about one year.
Keep Your Aligners Clean
Just as you have to brush and floss your teeth every day, you also need to keep your aligners clean, too. After all, you want your treatment to remain clear and nearly invisible, so it’s important that you clean your aligners every day so stains don’t develop. All you have to do is clean them with water, a little bit of toothpaste, and your regular toothbrush. You should do this in the morning and at night, and make sure to rinse your aligners between meals.
Invisalign Can Fix Most Dental Issues
Invisalign has been around for decades, but the technology continues to advance and improve. Now, our dental team can address a wide range of minor to more serious misalignments and malocclusions in teens and adults with the help of Invisalign. We can fix everything from underbites and overbites to crookedness, crowding, and gaps between teeth.
Are you ready to sit down with Dr. Al-Aswad at her Somerville, MA, dental practice to discuss Invisalign? If you or your teen want a straighter smile, the friendly, compassionate team at Al-Aswad Dental can help. Call us today at (617) 625-3636 to book your consultation.