Invisalign type braces
Invisalign is a system of clear, removable thermoplastic aligners used to move teeth through a dentist- or orthodontist-planned sequence.
What are Invisalign clear aligners used for?
Invisalign is a system of clear, removable thermoplastic aligners used to move teeth through a dentist- or orthodontist-planned sequence.
How do clear aligners apply controlled pressure to teeth?
Clear aligners are custom-made trays that apply controlled pressure to selected teeth. They are changed through a planned series, while attachments, elastics, or other appliances may be added when movements need extra control.
What checks are needed before aligner treatment begins?
An orthodontic assessment uses photographs, scans or impressions, and X-rays when indicated to plan tooth movement and check roots, bone, and bite. Aligners need consistent wear and should be removed for eating, then cleaned before reuse.
When should you be assessed before choosing aligners?
Seek assessment before choosing aligners if you have untreated decay, gum disease, jaw pain, loose teeth, or a complex bite. Contact the treating clinician if a tray cuts the gum, no longer fits, or causes persistent pain.
Which tooth movements can aligners predictably achieve?
Ask which movements are predictable with aligners, whether attachments or elastics are needed, and what retention is planned afterward.
Frequently asked questions
Can home care replace a dental examination?
Home care can reduce irritation or deposits, but it cannot diagnose or treat decay, infection, gum disease, or a damaged restoration.
What will a dentist check?
Ask which movements are predictable with aligners, whether attachments or elastics are needed, and what retention is planned afterward.
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This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.