Potential Drawbacks of Invisalign - It's Not For Frequent Snackers or Sippers. Invisalign aligners should be removed to eat or drink anything besides water. This is because the aligners will trap food particles and will result in yellow, discolored aligners and can cause cavities or gum disease.
At times wearing aligners may cause nausea, painful ingestion of food, dryness of mouth, and headaches. Rarely swelling of eyes is also reported with the usage of aligners. Aligners may also cause breakouts on the lips. Few patients may also report fatigue, soreness, and breakouts on the tongue.
Here are the cons of the clear plastic aligners: Expensive: One of the biggest cons of Invisalign is that they are expensive. They are not covered by dental insurance, which means you can expect to pay anywhere from $3,500 to $8,000 for them.
In general, the success rate of Invisalign is quite high. The overall success rate of Invisalign is around 96%. This means that 96% of patients who complete treatment with Invisalign achieve their desired results and are completely satisfied with the treatment.
Because the Invisalign® system makes life easier for their patients, orthodontists often prefer it over metal braces. However, for patients with severely misaligned teeth, braces are the better option. Sometimes, teeth need to be twisted as part of the straightening process.
It is normal for your teeth to feel wobbly and loose when you first start wearing Invisalign aligners. This is because the aligners slightly shift your teeth into new, straight positions. Over time, as your teeth become more aligned, the looseness will fade.
Unlike traditional metal brace, Invisalign helps improve overall oral health. For people with metal brackets and wire braces, it is often hard to gauge if you are effectively cleaning your teeth when brushing or flossing. Therefore, complications may arise such as tooth decay and gum disease due to improper care.
From 12 to 80 years old, countless patients have achieved fantastic results through Invisalign treatment. In fact, the average age of people straightening their smile with Invisalign is 32 years old.
One of the benefits our patients enjoy about living with Invisalign is that the treatment works well with a wide variety of people and lifestyles. If you're a busy, on-the-go mom, or a student in school, Invisalign can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
5 year guarantee
For peace of mind, Invisalign covers you for 5 years of treatment. If for any reason you are not happy when you reach your end point, e.g. a tooth is still slightly off, we take a refinement impression, and provide you with the appropriate aligners to fine tune it.
Based on a study, Invisalign clear braces can align your teeth faster than conventional braces. Another research found that patients who receive Invisalign treatment have better periodontal health and are more satisfied with Invisalign aligners than those with a fixed orthodontic appliance.
If you're approaching your final set of aligners, and you're unhappy about the position of your teeth, there's no need to worry. Sometimes, to get the best results, we need to take new scans for additional aligners. This is known as the 'refinement stage', and it's usually included in the cost of your treatment.
Once your teeth are straight, it takes time for the bone and tissues to settle down and to stabilize. It can take a year or even longer for these tissues to become fully stable and if your teeth were significantly repositioned, the time required might be even longer.
While headaches and mouth discomfort are temporary side effects some people experience when they start their Invisalign treatment, demineralization is a relatively common side effect that's long-term. Demineralization can cause white spots to appear on a patient's teeth.
Mildly uneven or loose teeth could be a good indicator that your Invisalign treatment is working. Invisalign works by gradually loosening your teeth and then gently guiding them into the proper position. As a result, teeth that are being straightened can become loose at times.
It takes about 9 to 12 months for your body to build up enough bone to stabilize teeth.
In short, you'll have to wear your retainers for the rest of your life after finishing Invisalign treatment. It might sound inconvenient, but it's well worth the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful, straight, healthy smile for life!
Lastly, do not remove your aligners for your night out. They need to be worn for 22 hours per day, or your teeth won't move. If you remove them for a night out per week, you're only increasing the time treatment will take.
They might not even know you're wearing them
Most people never experience any issues when kissing with Invisalign braces in because Invisalign aligners are smooth and are designed to fit tightly to your teeth. They don't move, so they won't dislodge or affect your kissing.
Invisalign is safe and effective for patients over 40.
Before getting Invisalign, it's natural to worry about experiencing discomfort during the process. While some soreness is normal when you change out aligners, keep in mind that each aligner moves your teeth an extremely small and precise amount.
Many orthodontists will advise that Invisalign treatment can take between 6 – 12 months or more, depending on your case. There's no one-size-fits-all for determining how long your treatment will last. That's because every patient will have their own individual tooth alignment issues.
The simple answer is: “It depends.” For simple cases, treatment time with Invisalign aligners can be as short as six months. Typically, Invisalign will take 12 months to 18 months to straighten your teeth. For more complex cases such as crowded teeth, the treatment time could be 24 months or slightly longer.
Your trays are made of plastic, each set created to cover your entire set of teeth for the best and most secure guarantee for movement. This plastic, unfortunately, is not the softest edge. In fact, many find that the hard plastic edge cuts painfully into their gum tissue upon putting in the Invisalign in!
In short, no, you are never too old for orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist considers many variables when developing your customized treatment plan, but age is rarely a deciding factor. Orthodontic treatment can be as successful for adults as it is for adolescents.
Can Invisalign* Cause Cavities or Dental Decay? In short, no – Invisalign* does not cause cavities or dental decay.