Lynchburg Invisalign experts
Invisalign could be the answer for teens and adults who want the same results as traditional braces, but with more freedom and flexibility. Central Virginia Orthodontics is your trusted expert straightening smiles for patients of all ages in Lynchburg and the surrounding communities.
What is involved in Lynchburg Invisalign treatment?
When used as directed, Invisalign has been proven to be just as effective as traditional braces at treating many of the most common orthodontic problems. The Invisalign clear aligner system aligns teeth and helps to improve oral health by using a series of clear, removable aligners. At your initial consultation, we will use x-rays and digital impressions to create a precise 3D image of the teeth at your initial consultation. We use this data to build a customized aligner designed just for your smile. These trays are made out of a smooth, comfortable material that fits firmly over your teeth. These trays are designed to be switched out every 1-2 weeks to keep up with the teeth as they move into their desired new positions.
What are the benefits of choosing Lynchburg Invisalign treatment?
Keeping your teeth clean and healthy is especially important for orthodontic patients. This means that one of the biggest benefits of Invisalign aligners besides being nearly invisible is that you can remove them. You should remove your Invisalign aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. You’ll never have to worry about food getting stuck in brackets or wires. They’re also meant to be removed before brushing and flossing. This makes it’s much easier to access your teeth and maintain a good oral hygiene routine.
With Invisalign, you don’t have to forego any of your favorite foods while you’re working on a straighter smile! Since you can remove your clear aligners, you can avoid any food restriction. This is significant because food restrictions are often the biggest learning curve with traditional braces. Aligners do need to be removed before all meals in order to avoid staining. They should also be cleaned and rinsed out with warm water at least once or twice a day.
With Invisalign aligners, your mouth won’t be poked and irritated by wires in your and there aren’t any adjustment appointments, either. Invisalign wearers are still expected to attend follow-up visits about every 6-8 weeks, however, so that Dr. Eric Baugher or Dr. Jennifer Claiborne can be sure everything is progressing on schedule.
How does the Lynchburg Invisalign system work?
The Invisalign system is pretty straightforward. You will wear each aligner for about two weeks, and should only be removed to eat, drink, brush, or floss. As the aligners are replaced with the next one in the series, your teeth will be moving gradually, until they reach their final desired positions.
During visits with Central Virginia Orthodontics, we will check to make sure treatment is going according to plan. You must change the aligners on and wear them according to your doctor’s instructions. This is the most important element to success with your Lynchburg Invisalign. Your trays will be custom designed to fit your needs. They will need to be changed frequently in order to keep up with the shifting of the teeth as they begin to straighten. Not changing aligners as scheduled or skipping your appointments can quickly undo any progress that’s been made.
It’s important to remember that every patient will respond to orthodontic treatment differently. Treatment time depends significantly on patient compliance. Invisalign works in a slightly different and less invasive way than braces to straighten the teeth. This means it can be hard to say with certainty how long a patient will need to wear them before seeing results. Though the average tends to be somewhere between 6 and 18 months, this can vary widely from case to case.
Any small deviation from instructions can add extra time to the overall process. Invisalign can only work if patients stick to the program. The average treatment time is estimated based on patients following the recommended guidelines. This means wearing aligners for at least 20-22 hours every single day, throughout the course of treatment
To learn more about Lynchburg Invisalign, or to find out if you are a good candidate for the Invisalign aligners, please contact our office to schedule a free consultation.