Invisalign is the latest 3D technology in teeth straightening (Orthodontics), and works by a series of custom-made, clear and removable aligners which gradually move your teeth to the desired position. They are popularly known as Invisible braces or clear braces. Clear braces are quite effective in gently straightening teeth and do not stick out like the older, metal braces.
Why Choose Invisible braces Over Traditional Metal braces? What are the advantages?
Every patient will fall into one of 4 categories of Invisalign treatment: i7, lite, moderate or full. This will depend on the ease with which your teeth can be straightened and can be determined at your first visit, more or less. Full records including photos, x-rays and a digital scan of your teeth will be taken.
A simulated and predicted treatment outcome will be available to make changes. This allows you to visualise each step of your treatment from start to finish. 3D simulation helps you understand better and discuss any concerns you may have.
Tooth-coloured attachments will be placed on your teeth. As a result, assisting the aligners to better move and straighten teeth.
And guess what? You’ve started Invisalign! It is as easy as that! You will visit the clinic every 4-6 weeks. So, we can assess your progress and concurrently, ensure you are happy along the way.
At Midway Clinic, we adhere to six principles guiding our mission to provide our patients with the best possible dental care. These principles include:
The length of Invisalign treatment varies depending on the severity of your orthodontic issues and the treatment plan created by your dentist or orthodontist. Typically, treatment lasts between 3 months and 2 years, sometimes we will require longer treatment times in some cases.
Invisible braces treatment is expensive because of the latest 3D technology involved. However, the cost depends on the complexity of your treatment. And the length of your treatment plan. In addition, some dental insurance plans may cover a portion of Invisalign cost.
Invisalign dentist in Ashfield and Ryde recommend wearing braces for 20-22 hours daily, only removing the aligners for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. It means you will wear them even if you are sleeping. Some patients complain about discomfort, which disrupts their sleep or meals. But you can take pain relievers to numb the pain until you get used to the attachments.
Yes, you can. However, we strongly recommend you remove them before consuming anything other than water. This is to prevent any stain or damage to your Clear braces. Also, after eating or drinking, it’s important to brush your teeth before putting the aligners back in. This simple step can help keep your aligners clean and in good condition. Basically, this will better assist you in achieving the best possible results.
Some people may experience slight changes in their speech. This is typical with any Orthodontics treatment and eventually, most adjust to speaking with them within a few days. Invisalign aligners will be custom designed digitally and manufactured with high accuracy. This will make sure for a snug fit over and around the teeth. This will ensure preventing causing any lingering speech issues.
Invisalign costs start from $3,000, and prices will vary depending on your expected outcome.
For most cases, Invisible braces and traditional braces will achieve similar results. Our Invisalign dentists at Midway Dental Clinic have received comprehensive training in orthodontics. In some challenging cases, we will be providing a combination of Invisalign and traditional braces. This is to ensure we meet the expectations of patients.