Invisalign clear braces and what you need to know

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Khanh Nam - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Transparent braces are a step forward in cosmetic technology specifically orthodontics. People are used to the image of bad metal braces, firmly attached to their teeth, making braces uncomfortable and confident when communicating. Now, customers can use transparent braces, which are both easy to use and highly aesthetically pleasing.

1. What is invisalign clear braces?

Invisalign is a method of braces that does not use brackets and elastic bands like conventional braces, but uses transparent aligners to straighten teeth.

2. How do invisalign clear braces work?

Invisalign braces include a series of clear aligners that are individually designed according to each person's teeth and are used in turn at different stages throughout the orthodontic process. The aligners are numbered sequentially from tray number 1 to the last tray, on average each tray is worn for about 2 weeks, each tray helps the teeth to move gradually to the desired position about 0.25mm, continuously for until the teeth move to the desired position. Usually, patients need to wear a total of about 20-40 Invisalign aligners depending on the degree of tooth misalignment. For Invisalign to work at its best, users need to wear their Invisalign aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day.

3. Objects suitable for transparent braces invisalign

Invisalign clear braces can be applied to most cases that need orthodontics such as:
Crooked teeth, wide teeth Protruding teeth, underbites, misaligned teeth, messy teeth,... Invisalign clear braces are suitable for both children and adults, especially in those who require a high level of aesthetics, communicate a lot, busy people do not have much time to go to the dentist for regular checkups

4. How does the invisalign clear braces process work?

Invisalign aligners are manufactured directly in a factory in the United States. Patients are X-rayed to identify, take dental impressions to analyze technical parameters and produce transparent braces. After the doctor collects all parameters and patient's teeth condition, data will be sent through the company in the US for treatment planning using proprietary software. This software helps to simulate the change of teeth during braces, designed in the form of a short video, very convenient for doctors and patients during treatment. You will clearly see the change in the jaw arch, the order between the teeth, how soft tissues and facial muscles change... right from the start of your braces journey. After receiving the treatment plan, preview the results during and after braces with Invisalign through the software. If the patient agrees to the treatment plan, the doctor will notify the Invisalign technicians to begin designing and manufacturing the tray. The trays after production will be cleaned and packaged and shipped to the patient.
The doctor will deliver some or all of the Invisalign aligners and instruct the patient to wear the aligners.
In some cases, in addition to Invisalign aligners, the doctor needs to use a few appliances or dental procedures to make Invisalign treatment more convenient such as:
Attaching Attachment to teeth: These are stoppers made of substance. Dental materials play the same role as traditional orthodontic braces, which are attached by the doctor to real teeth, in order to create an attachment point to create force for Invisalign trays to work Inter-jaw elastic band: An elastic elastic band that stretches from this jaw. to the opposite jaw to enhance the movement of teeth, especially crooked and misaligned teeth outside the jaw bone orbit. Polishing and contouring: To create more space or loosen contact points in the teeth. Pontics: As dentures indicated for use in cases of tooth extraction, this improved tooth will hide in the area of ​​​​the removed real tooth, no one will know that you have extracted the tooth. With Invisalign trays, you can install and remove them yourself at home, every 6-8 weeks, you will go to the dentist for a follow-up visit so that the doctor can check the progress of your teeth as well as the process of wearing the tray and receiving the next tray. .
After finishing the orthodontic process, the doctor will evaluate the effectiveness and perform some procedures to perfect your teeth to the best. After that, you need to maintain the treatment results and prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position with a transparent retainer.

5. Pros and cons of invisalign clear braces

Advantages Aesthetic, easy to disassemble for cleaning, eating and drinking creates a comfortable feeling, using advanced technology suitable for each patient, shortening the time to visit the dental clinic. Customers can know the results in advance.
Cons High cost, can be uncomfortable.

6. Are Invisalign clear braces painful?

This is something that many people wonder when they intend to get braces, initially when wearing the aligners, some people may find it a bit uncomfortable, this is because you feel a force on the teeth.
This is a sign the aligners are working, moving your teeth gradually, helping you to achieve the end result. The discomfort will usually go away after a few days.

7. Will Invisalign clear braces last longer than regular braces?

Like other methods of braces, the time of braces depends on the complexity of the teeth. Normally, treatment with Invisalign braces in adults lasts from 1-2 years.
Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces to dental treatment to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general dental examination, panoramic dental film, orthodontic treatment using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,...
In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of the braces.
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