Do you have a crowded set of teeth ,protruded teeth, space between teeth but avoid getting a treatment because of fear of braces?

Would you wear braces or a clear invisible aligner if you had a choice?

 

What is Invisalign ?

Invisalign are clear removable aligners. When worn, they exert minimal force on teeth and cause straightening of teeth. 

These are transparent, minimally thin and made of flexible plastic .

 

What is the process of invisalign?

•  A 3D scan of your oral cavity is done with a special scanner.

• A unique customised treatment plan based on the scan is created. This has details of movement of teeth needed, amount of force necessary to move the teeth. A simulated mock up will be shown to you. 

• After your and the doctor's satisfaction, the aligners are fabricated.

• Multiple sets of aligners are fabricated and will have to be rotated after every 7-10 days. They are properly numbered and the next fits only after the previous has been worn properly.

 

How does Invisalign aligners work? 

Based on your requirement and the treatment plan, a series of aligners will be given to you. They are designed in such a way that the right amount of force is applied at the right time to get desired movement.  You need to wear it for 20-22 hours a day and change the aligners progressively every 7-10 days.

 

What are the benefits of it over conventional braces ?

• These are virtually invisible.  People do not notice that you are wearing one. 

• These are to be removed only while eating, brushing or special occasions.  As there are no metal braces wires in the mount, there are no associated problems of food lodgements, mucosal irritation, breakage, and slippage of wires. 

• Lesser visits to the doctor.  There are no inhibitions for eating or any lifestyle changes

 

What does Invisalign look like? 

They are clear, nearly invisible and goes unnoticed.

 

Does Invisalign pain?

Unlike braces which exert increased and unequal forces on the teeth, Invisalign exert  a minimal force and hence are virtually pain free.

 

What is the cost of Invisalign in Bangalore?

The Invisalign treatment starts from a simple plan needing a few aligners to a comprehensive plan with multiple aligners based on your mal-alignment. The price ranges from ₹ 1,50,000 and ₹ 3,20,000 .  After the initial  consultation with the doctor the exact price can be shared with you .

 

How much time does invisalign take?

The simplest of treatments can be done in 6 months but results are seen within a few weeks too.

 

What are the before and after Invisalign treatment?

While before you might have teeth which are mal-aligned, have deep /open bite, cross-bite ,crowded teeth, protruded upper teeth.

After the Invisalign treatment you will have a beautiful set of well aligned teeth .

How comfortable is it to wear aligners ?

Considering that you are needed to wear it for 20-22 hours these are made with well researched thermoplastic material which is very flexible, smooth and hence are very comfortable. You remove these while eating ,clean your teeth and then wear them back .These aligners also need to be cleaned everyday to maintain hygiene . They are very easy to wear/remove. These are very difficult to be noticed by your friends/colleagues.