05/09/2017 12:22
While many people know they would like to use Invisalign for their orthodontic experience, but many do not know much about the process of using this appliance. This is especially true since the experience of Invisalign is much different than with braces. Here is a look at what daily life is like with Invisalign.
Invisalign uses mouth guard-like aligners that fit around the arches perfectly. They should be worn between twenty and twenty-two hours a day in order to be most effective. They can be removed in order to eat snacks and meals, drink liquids other than water, and to clean the teeth.
The aligners stay on thanks to a perfect fit and suction. Because they are applying consistent pressure to the teeth in order to move them, patients often feel some pressure for the first few days of wearing each new aligner. After about two weeks, the teeth will have moved enough towards their intended spaces, and the patient can move on to the next aligner in the set.
Our Los Angeles Invisalign dentist will provide each patient with an aligner cleaning kit. This should be used every night so that they stay free of bacteria, and are safe to wear. For more information about the Invisalign experience, talk to our team today.
