Invisalign®
Would you love to show off beautifully aligned teeth? You may have even had some type of orthodontic treatment back when you were a teenager, but your results didn’t last. Though you’d love to have a straighter smile again, you don’t want to have metal “train track” braces. At She’s Apples Dentistry, we’re pleased to offer Invisalign.
Virtually Invisible and Comfortable to Wear
Invisalign can shift your teeth into place using a series of clear aligners. As they’re thin and nearly invisible, nobody but you will know you’re wearing them. The aligners resemble a mouthguard for sport. You’ll wear them for about nine months, then start on the retention period and continue to use them for about another six months.
When you complete your treatment, you can continue to wear your aligners at night or have a metal arch wire applied behind your front teeth. This wire measure ensures that your teeth will remain in their new position.
Major Benefits of Invisalign Over Metal Braces
- Because Invisalign braces are practically invisible, it’s likely that people won’t even notice that you’re wearing braces.
- Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners can be removed. You can take the aligners out to eat and drink whatever you want and then brush your teeth before putting them back in. On the other hand, you can’t remove metal braces and they can be very difficult to clean.
- Invisalign doesn’t have any metal brackets or wires that are irritating to your mouth.
- As Invisalign doesn’t require metal or wire adjustments, you don’t have to visit your dentist as often.
How We Create Your Aligners
To make your Invisalign aligners, we’ll utilise the most advanced technology. We’ll take photographs of your face and the inside of your mouth. Then, we’ll take X-rays to see how your jaws align. Finally, we’ll make moulds of your teeth. All of this information is sent to the Invisalign laboratory.
Once they’ve studied your case, they’ll send us a report that shows the progression of your teeth moving and your final result.
Your Periodic Checkups
We’ll see you about every six weeks to make sure that your teeth are beginning to shift into the proper place. At each of these consultations, you’ll take home another three pairs of aligners, changing them every two weeks.
Chew on This
We provide our Invisalign patients with something called Munchies®. This orthodontic enhancement device can help to push the aligners into place more firmly, permitting the teeth to move more quickly. The more you chew on them, the better the outcome. Simply chewing on Munchies for a half-hour while you’re watching TV can be highly helpful.
FAQ
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I’ve been told I have rotated teeth. Do they need to be turned before getting Invisalign?
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If I have overcrowding, what age should I start Invisalign?
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HEALTH FUND INFORMATION
Often, health funds cover at least a portion of orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign Sydney CBD. Contact our team today to schedule your initial consultation with us!
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* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.