{"id":739,"date":"2019-05-15T14:59:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T21:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?p=739"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:25:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:25:49","slug":"about-invisalign-invisible-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/about-invisalign-invisible-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Consider About Invisalign Invisible Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern orthodontics offer a range of treatments to help straighten your teeth and give you the beautiful smile you\u2019ve always dreamed of. Invisalign is a modern treatment that is non-invasive, practically invisible, and can help solve several mild to moderate orthodontic problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the benefits and considerations about Invisalign, to help you decide what treatment is best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Invisalign?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Invisalign-aligners-are-custom-made-for-your-teeth-from-clear-plastic.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign aligners are custom-made for your teeth\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Invisalign-aligners-are-custom-made-for-your-teeth-from-clear-plastic.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Invisalign-aligners-are-custom-made-for-your-teeth-from-clear-plastic-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since hitting the market in 2001, Invisalign has helped over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.ca\/frequently-asked-questions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 million people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> straighten their teeth, and has become one of the most popular orthodontic treatments for fixing crowded, crooked, or gapped teeth. Invisalign is a non-invasive, and convenient treatment that uses a series of clear custom made removable aligners that sit comfortably over your teeth. These aligners use gentle and controlled pressure to guide your teeth into their new position. Because the aligners are made from a special medical-grade clear plastic, they are virtually invisible, and most people will not notice you are wearing them at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Invisalign Can Do<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invisalign can treat many common mild to moderate orthodontic problems, including crowded teeth, slight overbites\/underbites, gaps in the teeth, or crooked <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/With-Invisalign-you-can-eat-and-drink-all-of-your-favourite-foods.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign you can eat and drink\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/With-Invisalign-you-can-eat-and-drink-all-of-your-favourite-foods.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/With-Invisalign-you-can-eat-and-drink-all-of-your-favourite-foods-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teeth. Invisalign delivers quick results. The aligners are custom built for your teeth and will restrict and shape the way your teeth grow. With Invisalign, many patients can have straight teeth in only a few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits Of Invisalign<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It is invisible and discreet \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlike traditional metal braces, the aligners are made of clear medical grade plastic. Most people you meet will not even notice you are wearing them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can eat your favourite foods \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you eat or drink, you will need to remove your aligners, so unlike traditional braces, there is nowhere for food particles to get trapped, and you don\u2019t need to stay away from certain foods. You can eat what you like, brush your teeth, and reinsert your aligners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They require minimal maintenance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 After your consultation, your dentist will order the custom made aligner trays for each phase of your treatment. You only need to see your dentist to pick up your new set of trays and make sure your treatment is progressing well. There is minimal maintenance as there are no screws to tighten or wires to fix, like there are with traditional braces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can brush and floss like normal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 With traditional braces, it is hard to clean between your teeth and the enamel can become discoloured around the metal brackets. Because you can remove the Invisalign aligner trays, you can brush and floss as you usually would.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Most-people-won\u2019t-even-notice-you-are-wearing-them.jpg\" alt=\"people won\u2019t even notice you are wearing\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Most-people-won\u2019t-even-notice-you-are-wearing-them.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Most-people-won\u2019t-even-notice-you-are-wearing-them-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are custom made <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 You will get a new aligner tray every two weeks, to give room for your teeth to move and grow. Your trays are made from a 3D scan of your teeth that can be adjusted by your dentist and finely tuned to get the results you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can see the results beforehand <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 From the first consultation, you can see what the final results of the treatment will look like. Using the 3D scan, your dentist can fine-tune your tooth alignment and get you the perfect smile you are after. You will know what the result of the treatment will be.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You could lose weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Because you have to remove your aligners to eat or drink anything, and will need to brush your teeth immediately afterwards, it means you may think twice about having that extra bedtime snack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What To Expect<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consultation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The treatment starts with a one on one consultation with your dentist or orthodontist. Using the specially designed software, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambtonfamilydental.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your dentist will take a 3D scan of your teeth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see whether or not you are a good candidate for the treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customized treatment plan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Using a patented software system, your dentist will create a treatment plan based on a 3D model of your teeth. With this model, they can create a preview of how your new smile will look so you can see the final results. Custom made aligner trays are designed for each step of your treatment and will need to be replaced every two weeks or so. Each aligner tray will shift your teeth up to one-third of a millimetre every two weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check-ups \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following your consultation, your next dentist visit will be to pick up your aligner trays. Your dentist will check to make sure they fit correctly and answer any questions you might have about how to wear them. You will only need to see your dentist to check on your progress and pick up the next set of aligners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things To Consider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Traditional-metal-braces-are-a-good-option-for-more-complex-orthodontic-problems.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional metal braces are a good option\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Traditional-metal-braces-are-a-good-option-for-more-complex-orthodontic-problems.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Traditional-metal-braces-are-a-good-option-for-more-complex-orthodontic-problems-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invisalign isn\u2019t for everyone <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Invisalign is an excellent option for treating mild to moderate orthodontic problems, but may not be the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cda-adc.ca\/jcda\/vol-73\/issue-3\/263.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best solution for more complex cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have a severe overbite, under-bite, or tooth rotation, traditional braces may be a better treatment option. Talk to your dentist for the best advice on your treatment options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You must wear them 22 hours a day \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wearing the Invisalign system is a serious commitment. It comes with you on vacation; it comes with you out at night. That 22 hours in a day only gives you two hours to do all your eating, drinking, and anything else you want to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>You may have more attachments than you anticipated \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Invisalign system includes attachments that are small white plastic ridges that stick to your teeth and resemble braces brackets. They help the aligners click into place and adjust your teeth. They are usually the colour of the enamel and without the aligners are invisible. When the aligner trays are in place, they can look like clear braces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/With-Invisalign-It-is-essential-to-brush-your-teeth-immediately-after-eating-or-drinking.jpg\" alt=\"essential to brush your teeth immediately\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/With-Invisalign-It-is-essential-to-brush-your-teeth-immediately-after-eating-or-drinking.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/With-Invisalign-It-is-essential-to-brush-your-teeth-immediately-after-eating-or-drinking-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You need to brush your teeth quite often \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to clean your teeth after eating or drinking anything, and it is crucial to put your aligners back in immediately afterward. If you don\u2019t brush your teeth, food particles can get caught in the aligner, and this can affect the position of your tooth. Food particles will also feed bacteria in your mouth that can cause plaque, and tooth decay, leading to nasty cavities. Foods such as coffee, tea, or red wine can stain your teeth, and attachments, making them unsightly, and visible when wearing your clear aligners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It is a big commitment \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t follow the recommended times for wearing your aligners, it could affect your overall treatment time and the final position of your teeth. They won\u2019t work for you if you don\u2019t wear them. It is important to commit to the treatment plan, or you may not get the results you are hoping for.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see if Invisalign can improve your smile, call Lambton Family Dental at (519) 344-5747 to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambtonfamilydental.com\/new-patients\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We can help your entire family get the smiles they\u2019ve always dreamed of. We offer a wide variety of services and can create a treatment plan that meets your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern orthodontics offer a range of treatments to help straighten your teeth and give you the beautiful smile you\u2019ve always &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=739"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2131,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/739\/revisions\/2131"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}