Everything You Need to Know About Invisalign

If you are looking for a teeth alignment solution, Invisalign is perhaps one of the oldest and best known clear aligners for fixing teeth alignment and gap problems. However, there are a few things you should know before you decide to get them. 

Dr. Raymond Hsu from Wellness Centered Dentistry, Redmond, Washington, is a certified expert in Invisalign and also offers a variety of dental therapeutics for your dental care needs. Be sure to read this article before you make an appointment. 

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a brand name. It is one of the first clear aligners that has been used as a solution for teeth alignment. A flexible thermoplastic material called SmartTrack is used in the manufacturing of this aligner.

The Invisalign website states that it can be used in both adult and pediatric patients. It helps fix the following issues:

• Biting issues like crossbite, underbite, overbite and open bite
• Teeth gap
• Teeth straightening
• Crowded teeth

How to Get Maximum Benefits With Invisalign?

For getting maximum results with Invisalign, you have to at least wear them for 20 to 22 hours per day, but you can remove the while:

• Brushing your teeth
• Eating food
• Cleaning the aligner

Pros of Invisalign

• Aesthetic: This is one of the most frequent reasons why most people chose to go with Invisalign.
• Easily manageable:You can easily remove them when you want to.
• Hygienic:You can take them out while eating, brush and floss your teeth and wear them again.
• Customized: It will be made as per your size. 

3 Steps to Get Invisalign

• Visit your dentist:Your dentist will take a 3-D scan of your mouth and jaw to create a customized plan for your teeth.
• Creation of aligners:Based on your needs and the scan, custom aligners will be tried. These aligners will put pressure on your teeth to fix them.
• Follow-up: Based on your dentist’s instructions, you will have to replace your old set to a new one every week or so.

Cost of Invisalign

The cost for Invisalign ranges from $3,000 to $5,000, depending on how long the treatment lasts. All major dental insurance providers cover some or all of the costs for Invisalign. Invisalign website offers additional solutions to cover the cost.

For additional queries about Invisalign book an appointment with us by calling (425) 882-1354 or directly visit the clinic at 16150 NE 85th street #115, Redmond, Washington 98052.