Many adults have suffered with crooked teeth their entire life. Their families may not have had the money for orthodontic care in Bayside, NY or valued the appearance of attractive teeth. Now the these people have grown up and have their own money, they decide that they want to finally straighten their teeth. However, if they’ve got professional positions the prospect of making presentations in traditional metal braces may not appeal to them. They may fear getting food stuck in them at business lunches. Northern Plaza Dental Care can now offer them a new solution.
The Invisalign straightening method relies on invisable aligners that gradually nudge teeth into place. They are removed to eat and clean the teeth. Unlike metal brackets that surround teeth the clear aligners are invisible. While business people may want to remove them before presentations, they may find that there is no need to do so. Most patients complete their treatment in about a year. However, the length of treatment depends upon how long a patient wears their aligners each day and how crooked their teeth were to begin with.
The process begins with the dentist taking an impression of the patient’s upper and lower jaw. These impressions are used to create a model of the patient’s teeth. This information is digitized and fed into a computer program. It then calculates the proper location and alignment of the teeth. It also creates the dimensions for a series of aligners that gently move teeth into the right spot. There are several brands of transparent orthodontic aligners available. Invisalign is one of the most popular and dependable brands. Less reliable models use inferior materials. That results in the clear retainer turning yellow or fogging up during the two weeks. Therefore they aren’t so invisible and may make the person self-conscious about their appearance.
The patient wears an aligner for about two weeks. They then have a dental appointment for orthodontic care in Bayside, NY and the dentist determines if they are ready to move on to the next aligner.
