Invisalign – Revere, MA

How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign uses a system of custom-made aligners that are crafted to help your teeth move throughout treatment. Each set is to be worn 7-14 days before switching to a new one, as this allows your smile to continue to advance. You are expected to wear your trays 20-22 hours a day. This is essential, as they will only work when they’re in your mouth!

Regular follow-up visits with our dental team will be necessary to ensure everything is moving along smoothly until you reach the completion of treatment. On average, you can expect to wear your aligners for 12-18 months; however, this may be different depending on the severity of your case.

Indications for Invisalign

Invisalign is most commonly recommended for mild cases of crowding, gaps, and minor malocclusion, all of which can be explained more thoroughly below:

Crowded Teeth

Crowded teeth can negatively affect your oral health. When they sit too close together, it can be difficult to clean between teeth and avoid cavities and gum disease. However, Invisalign can gently move your teeth to create the necessary space, ensuring your crooked, overlapping teeth are no longer a problem.

Gaps Between Teeth

When teeth are too spaced out, it can create a trap for harmful bacteria to attack gum tissues and create dental decay. Over time, you’ll notice how these spaces impact your smile’s look, usage, and health. With Invisalign, your trays can bring teeth closer together, eliminating unnecessary space and delivering a more aesthetically pleasing smile.

Bite Alignment

A misaligned bite, no matter if it is an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite, can result in jaw pain, worn tooth enamel, and reduced self-confidence. Fortunately, these issues of malocclusion can be treated with the help of Invisalign. Depending on your type of bite, the aligners can be crafted to move jaws and teeth so that a more fluid and cohesive movement is achieved.

The Benefits of Invisalign

Traditional braces may still provide effective results, but Invisalign delivers benefits that cannot be attained with other orthodontic solutions, such as:

• A shorter treatment time, on average, of 12-18 months as opposed to 2-3 years with metal braces.
• Fewer dietary restrictions since you are required to remove your trays before eating or drinking.
• Easy maintenance, as Invisalign only requires clear soap, a soft-bristled toothbrush, and lukewarm water to remain clean. You can also purchase Invisalign Cleaning Crystals if you prefer.
• A more comfortable approach, as your aligners are smooth and do not rub against the soft tissues inside your mouth (i.e., lips, cheeks, gums, tongue) like traditional brackets and wires do.
• Fewer visits to your dentist’s office because there is no wire to tighten or replace.

Understanding the Cost of Invisalign

It’s important that you understand the cost of Invisalign before committing to treatment. What you can expect to learn is that this unique system is not one size fits all. Instead, it is customized for each patient, which means that the cost will vary from person to person. A scheduled consultation is required to better determine the kind of dental problems that need to be addressed. Only then can we develop a treatment plan and cost estimate for you to review.

You can count on our team at Page Family Dental to fully explain all the details associated with your Invisalign treatment, including any out-of-pocket expenses you might incur. We’re here to help maximize your available dental insurance benefits as well as go over alternative payment options should you need further assistance.