Invisalign Clear Aligners Centennial
Straighter Teeth Without Metal Mouth
You can get straighter teeth without bulky brackets and wires with Invisalign clear aligners in Centennial. By wearing these trays, your teeth and jaws can become aligned in relatively little time. Find out more by reading below or attending a consultation at our office.
Why Choose Shroff Dental Arts for Invisalign Clear Aligners?
- A Clear, Discreet Alternative to Metal Braces
- PrimeScan Digital Impression System
- Great Orthodontic Option for Teens & Adults
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign doesn’t rely on any brackets or wires. It consists of a series of custom, clear aligners. Wearing these trays for a set time will move your teeth into the right positions.
The Invisalign process only has a few crucial rules. Firstly, you must wear any given aligner for one to two weeks. (This tray is exchanged for a new one afterward.) Rule two is to wear your trays for 20-22 hours daily. If you stick to these guidelines, you should finish your aligner journey in roughly a year or so.
The Benefits of Invisalign
The Invisalign treatment process has various benefits. The most common ones are:
- High Discretion – Instead of metal, Invisalign trays are made of nearly invisible plastic. That means they won’t draw attention to your mouth.
- Convenience – Invisalign aligners are removable, so you can take them off for meals and teeth cleaning.
- Better Oral Hygiene – Unlike metal braces, Invisalign lets you brush and floss normally. You’ll then have a cleaner mouth than you would with traditional brackets and wires.
- Fast Results –Invisalign can straighten your teeth in just 12-18 months.
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
Given its perks, Invisalign tends to get pegged as more costly than metal braces. Even so, the two options are usually priced about the same. The cost of orthodontic work doesn’t have much to do with treatment benefits. It’s impacted more by the severity of the issues and how long the alignment takes.
Also, dental insurance can apply to Invisalign treatment. Your own may cover Invisalign if it applies to orthodontic care as a whole. In that latter case, your plan could cover up to 60% of the cost depending on your plan. Plus, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) funds can be used in conjunction with your dental policy. Our office also offers flexible financing through monthly payment plans.
Invisalign TEEN
Invisalign TEEN (per its name) has all of the upsides of regular Invisalign with minor adjustments made for younger patients. The first is a small dot on the back of each tray, which helps teens and parents monitor treatment. Also, every Invisalign TEEN system comes with up to six replacement aligners. Your child can then stay on track even if they damage or “lose” trays.
Reveal Clear Aligners are Also Available
While Reveal aligners are similar to Invisalign trays, they have distinct advantages. One is that they don’t ever need attachments or buttons like Invisalign. Reveal aligners also don’t get stained or clouded over time. Lastly, these trays have scalloped edges that make them comfier to wear.
Living with Invisalign Aligners
Are you curious what (if anything) about your life will change if you choose to straighten your teeth with Invisalign? If so, we have good news: you’re in the right place! Below, you will find helpful information on how to keep your aligners clean, what to do if you accidentally lose them, and more.
Wearing Your Trays
Of course, one of the biggest changes to your life will be wearing your aligners. In order to stay on track with your treatment plan, you need to wear them for a minimum of 20 hours a day. Although that might sound easy, the four hours of aligner-free time go faster than you think! That’s why we recommend using the stopwatch on your phone, especially towards the beginning of your orthodontic treatment.
Cleaning Your Aligners
Like many other patients, you may be drawn to Invisalign because of how discreet the aligners are. The key to keeping them clear is proper care and maintenance. That starts with rinsing them with clean, cool water when you take them off and extends to gently scrubbing them with a damp, soft-bristled toothbrush after each meal. If needed, you can soak them in a clear aligner cleaning solution, too!
Eating & Drinking
When it comes to eating and drinking with Invisalign, there’s one main rule: you need to take your aligners off first (unless it’s water). Outside of that, just do your best not to overindulge on sugary sweets and to fill your plate with lots of nutrient-dense foods. That way, you’re less likely to develop tooth decay, gum disease, or another oral health problem during your teeth-straightening journey.
Losing or Damaging a Tray
Since losing or damaging a tray can quickly cause you to fall off-track with your treatment plan, it’s important that you act fast. By that, we mean calling us right away. From there, we can determine if it’s safe for you to progress to the next set in the series a bit early. If it isn’t, then we will ask you to wear your previous aligners while we have a replacement made.
Attending Progress Visits
Another important component of living with Invisalign is attending the progress visits. These usually happen every 6-8 weeks, and they give Dr. Shroff insight into the movement of your teeth. If something unexpected happens, like one of your teeth isn’t moving as anticipated, then we can determine why that is before making the necessary adjustments to your treatment plan to get you back on track.
Do you have any lingering questions about life with Invisalign? If so, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a friendly member of our team!