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Pros & Cons of Invisalign Braces
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Orthodontists work in a specialized area of dentistry. They straighten teeth using appliances like braces … More
Dental braces, also known as orthodontic appliances, move teeth and align them properly over a period of 6… More
The benefits of wearing braces include a perfectly straight smile, teeth that are easier to clean and flos… More
Determine if braces are needed for teeth by looking for teeth overcrowding or overlapping and by visiting … More
Most people are familiar with general dentistry for teeth cleanings, checkups and the occasional cavity. B… More
Choosing an orthodontist can be just as much of a challenge as choosing any specialized medical practition… More
An overbite is a condition wherein the upper jaw extends further than the lower jaw. The upper teeth overl… More
Overbites are primarily treated by orthodontists who will use braces, tooth extraction or corrective jaw s… More
A palate expander is a device cemented to the roof of the mouth that creates more space to straighten teet… More
Braces can correct underbites if the degree of the underbite is small enough, but dramatic underbites ofte… More
The two most common types of braces for teeth are traditional metal braces and Invisalign clear braces. Tr… More
A straight, attractive smile will always be an asset to your personal and professional life, but few of us… More
Invisalign braces work by having the patient wear a clear plastic retainer that has been molded to fit the… More
The pros of using Invisalign braces are that they are removable, they do not compromise hygiene or cosmeti… More
Summary: Invisalign braces work by having the patient wear a clear plastic retainer that has been molded to fit the patient's mouth and will change the position of the teeth over a period of time. Change out Invisalign retainers every two to three weeks with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and braces.
Dr. Mike Glasmeier completed his undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky, receiving a bachelor's degree in biology. He received additional specialty training in the United...read more
"Invisalign is another type of way that dentists and orthodontists can help enhance the positions of the teeth. They're also known as invisible braces, and they're known as invisible braces because unlike the traditional braces where you have brackets and metal wires chemically fixed onto the teeth invisalign represents a set of clear plastic retainers that simply snap over the teeth, similar to a bleaching tray, and it's through these retainers that the teeth are slowly repositioned every two weeks in order to get to the end result. Typically, what happens is patient will get some, go into the office and have some special molds made and then they're sent off to the invisalign lab. It's through this lab that a clear set of retainers are made for the patient to help facilitate those movements. Typically, a patient will change their retainer out every two two to three weeks, and every time they change it represents a different type of movement that we're trying to exhibit in the mouth. It's through these retainers that we can get a good end result, similar to traditional braces. However, invisalign is a little more limited on some of the things that it can fix. Typically, we see with invisalign cases that the best candidates are people that have a small amount of crowding or a small amount of spacing. But, invisalign remains to be and continue, will continue to be a great modality for helping dentists and orthodontists fix patients teeth by altering the positions and and the shapes of the teeth."
eHow Article: How Do the Invisalign Braces Work?
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