Misaligned teeth can affect your smile, making you conscious and aware. Although this problem does not pose a health risk, it can affect your self-esteem and socializing ability. You might need Lompoc invisalign treatment to straighten your teeth and improve your smile.
Invisalign works by applying pressure on your teeth and guiding them to change alignment, which results in a straighter smile.
Who is the right candidate for the treatment?
You are the right candidate for invisalign treatment if you want to straighten your smile but avoid the traditional braces treatment. Although braces and clear aligners work through the same principles, aligners are removable while braces are not.
Invisalign can treat teeth misalignment concerns, including overbite, underbite, crossbite, crowded teeth, gapped teeth, and open teeth.
What happens during your appointment?
Your dentist will examine your mouth during your appointment, checking teeth alignment and gum health. Then, they will scan your teeth using a 3D image scan to create your custom-made aligners. Your dentist will fit your first aligners and discuss with you a treatment plan. While Invisalign aligners cause pressure or slight discomfort they will not poke or rub the inside of your mouth like traditional braces.
A typical treatment plan takes between 12 and 18 months. As your teeth align, you will get new aligners every one or two weeks as your specialist checks your progress.
How does the treatment work?
Your dentist expects you to wear clear aligners for around 22 hours daily. Since they are custom fit, they should fit comfortably, and you can sleep in them. You can remove them when eating and drinking to avoid stuck food particles between your retainers and teeth. Ensure you visit your doctor after the discussed duration to have your new clear aligners.
How to care for your clear aligners?
Your dentist will instruct you on how to take care of your aligners and clean and use them. The following are tips to take care of your teeth and aligners.
Clean them regularly
Your specialist will recommend cleaning your retainers regularly. When you brush and floss your teeth, you should also clean your aligners with a soft brush. Do not use abrasive materials that might damage your aligners. Avoid using hot water, which will damage the shape of the aligners and reduce their effectiveness.
Remember always to brush and floss your teeth after every meal and before you wear your retainers. Dip them in warm water to keep them from drying out when you are not using them.
Wear them appropriately
For the best outcome, your dentist will recommend wearing your aligners for about 22 hours a day and remove when eating, brushing your teeth, and playing sports. Chewing with your retainers on will damage them and reduce their effectiveness.
If you have misaligned teeth, visit CaliDental for invisalign treatment. The dental team at the center will evaluate your teeth and gums before creating a highly personalized invisalign tray for your teeth. Call or schedule your appointment online and straighten your smile.