Invisalign
Both braces and Invisalign help to straighten your teeth, and in many cases, the better choice depends on your specific situation. Many people prefer Invisalign because there are less restrictions in terms of eating, they are less visible, and they may be more comfortable. However, braces are often better for children because they require less responsibility in terms of upkeep since there is an option to remove them for cleaning.
The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case. With the average dentist, treatment takes about 12 months. But, with the techniques Dr. Boji uses to make Invisalign work better, her cases finish on average in about 6 months. Here’s a look at the process:
Consultation
Dr. Bianca Boji will meet with you and review how Invisalign can solve your concerns. Records, including a digital scan and photos of your teeth, are taken. If you choose to proceed, she can start designing your new smile right away and your trays will arrive 4 weeks later.
Four Weeks Later
Your trays arrive at the office and you come in to learn how to incorporate Invisalign into your life style. We teach you how to take your trays off and on and how to care for them. From that point on, you will wear your trays 22 out of 24 hours a day. Yes, all day; eating (optional), sleeping, day, night, all the time except to clean. Please note that if you do not wear them this often, your Invisalign treatment will be far less effective. Simply put, the more you wear it, the better it will work. Throughout your treatment, you will meet with Dr. Boji when necessary to guide you to success. For your convenience this can be a minimal number of visits. However,
you are always welcome to see us more if you desire.
After the Trays
At the end of your treatment, when you and Dr.Boji are happy, you will be provided with 4 FREE sets of upper and lower retainers. You will wear the retainers in the beginning for 22 out of 24 hours a day, for 3 months until your teeth’s position firms up. Then you will wear the retainers every night for as long as you want your teeth to remain straight. And you will replace retainers a minimum of every two years to prevent them from stretching and your teeth shifting. Retainers will also help prevent damage from grinding and/or clenching, which most adults do yet most are unaware. In addition, they make great whitening trays.
Yes. Invisalign is also designed to correct an underbite. An underbite is when you close your mouth and your lower teeth are in front of your upper teeth – the opposite of an overbite. Usually, this means there’s a problem with your lower jaw being too far forward.
Those who have an underbite often suffer from headaches, difficulty of breathing, chewing and speaking properly. It can also cause your teeth to wear down quickly. Invisalign can fix some underbites, but severe underbites might require surgery alongside the Invisalign treatment.
Each patient is different so it’s important to have an Invisalign consultation to determine if you have any underlying issues that are causing an underbite.
Yes. Invisalign is also designed to correct an overbite. An overbite is when the upper front teeth overlap with your lower front teeth. Overbites are one of the most common reasons patients undergo treatment for teeth realignment and most people do have some sort of overbite!
If your overbite is too large, a doctor may tell you that you have something called a deep bite. This can cause your teeth to wear down which can result in cavities, gum disease, and worn tooth enamel. It also can cause jaw pain, including TMJ. But the good news is that Invisalign can treat overbites and deep bites!
An experienced professional like Dr. Boji is the key to a successful outcome with Invisalign treatment.
Your aligners can be cleaned by brushing them with toothpaste carefully and rinsing them in lukewarm water.