This two-part article series provides readers with an in-depth explanation of the Invisalign® System and how it works to treat a variety of common orthodontic conditions.
Welcome to the second half of this two-part article series on the Invisalign® System, which is a new orthodontic treatment for people with teeth and/or jaws that are not properly aligned. Previously, in Part 1, we spoke to a pair of Invisalign® dentists in New York City, who explained to us what this treatment is and the precise mechanisms by which it works. Let’s now find out a little more about what patients can expect from Invisalign®.
One of the hallmarks of the Invisalign® System is that it is virtually invisible. Can patients really expect this? In other words, if I’m wearing an Invisalign® aligner, will a close friend or relative be able to tell?
NYC Invisalign® Dentists: “The Invisalign® aligners are completely translucent; they’re made from clear plastic material so once they are placed over your teeth, you really can’t tell the difference. Of course, if you got a friend or relative to look closely they’d be able to tell that you’re wearing some kind of mouth tray, but you can quite easily conduct conversations with friends, clients and colleagues without them knowing that you’re in the midst of orthodontic treatment.”
I suppose the difference between this system and traditional orthodontic braces must be incredible, given the absence of all those horrible metal brackets and wiring.
NYC Invisalign® Dentists: “Absolutely! You’d be surprised to learn how many New York patients would rather live with problematic orthodontic conditions rather than undergo treatment, simply because they don’t feel they could afford to show up at work with a mouth full of metal. In careers where you’re required to look your best, and/or speak confidently to people, metal braces simply aren’t an option.
“This is where Invisalign® has totally revolutionized the industry. They’re virtually invisible and as a result, we routinely treat high-flying business executives, attorneys, marketing consultants and even celebrities who would rather avoid treatment than spend a day in the workplace with metal braces on. This concept applies to everyone, irrespective of job or income. No one likes the look or feel of traditional braces, so this new system really swoops in to save the day.”
What’s a day in the life of an Invisalign® patient like? Is there anything additional they would find themselves doing to care for their teeth or their aligner, for example?
NYC Invisalign® Dentists: “An Invisalign® patient is required to wear their aligners at all times throughout the day, except when eating or cleaning their teeth. This should amount to 23 hours of the day, but given the smooth custom-fit of the aligners, an Invisalign® patient’s day would hardly differ from any other person’s day. They would simply remove their aligner at meal times and when they brush and floss their teeth. Cleaning the aligners is super easy and quick if you follow what your cosmetic dentist in NYC says: Just give them a light brush with a toothbrush, rinse them off and reinsert them over your teeth! It really couldn’t get easier.”
What if you’ve got a hot date planned? Would a dentist get a little upset with a patient for taking their aligners out for more than an hour per day?
NYC Invisalign® Dentists: “Ha, ha! We understand that a date is not the ideal setting for any kind of orthodontic treatment, however, since the average treatment length for Invisalign® is more than a year, your partner or date may as well know about it. You won’t be able to hide it from them forever and the longer you leave your aligners off per day, the longer it will take for you to achieve the desired outcomes.
“The best thing you could do is explain to your date that you’re straightening your teeth with this new treatment and that you’ll need to excuse yourself before and after the meal. Remove your aligners in the privacy of the bathroom, making sure to rinse them off and put them safely away in their container. Do not sloppily take your aligners off in front of someone you’ve just met, because no one wants to see that, let alone imagine they might be kissing you later. Be discrete. After all, that’s what Invisalign® is all about!”
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