Am I A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

You have likely heard about the usage of clear aligners. Patients can improve their smiles with Invisalign trays without experiencing the drawbacks of traditional or permanent braces.

Many of our patients are curious to learn more about the system and want to know if Invisalign is the best option for teeth alignment. Most consumers start by considering the benefits of traditional appliances, including stainless steel braces. But how can you determine if Invisalign is the best option for you?

Numerous factors must be taken into account. You should ask your orthodontist about the approximate cost, duration of treatment, benefits, and eligibility requirements.

Who Is A Good Candidate For Invisalign?

Even though Invisalign aligners are removable for eating, drinking, and cleaning your teeth, good candidates for the system are those who have the self-control to wear them for the whole course of treatment.

Invisalign is an excellent choice if you want your orthodontic treatment to be discrete and detest the idea of wearing metal braces to work or school. It is particularly good if the orthodontic adjustments you need to make are simple or relatively minor.

However, traditional braces could be a good option for those who already have bridgework, need to correct their bite for their rear teeth, need to reposition their teeth vertically, or have other complex problems.

1. Your Case Is Straightforward

In most instances, misaligned teeth may be corrected
ed with Invisalign. It can be effective for people with minor problems like underbite, overbite, crossbite, open bite, gaps, or crowding of teeth. But, it is not for everybody.

Once a dentist or an orthodontist evaluates your situation, he can tell you whether going for Invisalign is appropriate. In other, more complicated cases, you may need dental surgery or not have your teeth aligned well without using conventional braces.

2. Responsibility Towards Invisalign

To some extent, only people of a certain age can use Invisalign because it can only be effective if you agree to wear it. Unlike conventional braces, Invisalign trays can be removed, which means you can take them off if you want to. The system depends on your ability to wear the trays on your teeth for a certain number of hours in a day. In some cases, this means that you will have to wear them all the time except when you are eating.

Since they can be taken off, some people feel that they will never wear them. They may even misplace them. Such individuals will probably not get far with Invisalign because they will likely slow down their process.

If you aren’t very committed to changing your teeth or you know you lose important items easily, Invisalign is probably not the solution for you.

3. You Have All Your Permanent Teeth

Most orthodontists won’t work on teeth for cosmetic reasons if not every one of your permanent teeth is in place. That is because they can’t figure out how the kid’s permanent teeth will grow.

To have Invisalign, you must have all of your permanent adult teeth. However, some people may still have one or two baby teeth until they are adults. If this is the case, you may need more orthodontic treatment before you get Invisalign Aligners.

4. Good Oral Hygiene

If one wants to have Invisalign trays, one must practice proper oral hygiene. It is not enough to have a healthy mouth; one must also be able to properly clean the trays so they are not a source of infections or other problems.

This goes hand in hand with the argument that one has to be responsible enough to wear Invisalign trays. They should be cleaned periodically, and the trays need a lot of care from time to time. Otherwise, acquiring replacements for any of the inverters could be expensive.

Also, you will have to check whether your mouth is disease-free or has any issues, and you brush your teeth frequently before a dentist or orthodontist admits you.

5. You Don’t Smoke

Since your Invisalign trays will be in most of the time, you can’t smoke or use tobacco products. This can alter the trays themselves and contaminate them. If you smoke too often and also take out your trays when you want to smoke, you might find that your Invisalign is not as effective as it should be because you’re not wearing them for long enough during the day.

Also, smoking is immensely bad for your teeth and any part of your body that is alive. If you are considering having Invisalign and smoking, it might be high time you quit smoking.

6. You’re Old Enough

You must also have all of your adult teeth and be old enough to wear Invisalign. Invisalign, for instance, can be fixed at any age, which means there is no upper age limit when it comes to tooth alignment. However, most orthodontists are reluctant to hand out sets to teenagers or children, even if they have all their adult teeth intact.

This is partly because the Invisalign trays used are removable and, hence, require care when handling them.

This adds an additional task to the wearer’s schedule that they may not have with other fixed braces that cannot be removed.

Final Thoughts

Invisalign is not for everyone, but that statement means you might not be a good candidate. It doesn’t mean everyone cannot get it.

The dentist may feel that you have another dental problem that needs fixing before you can be placed on the Invisalign program. Sometimes, there might not be any other solution for you than wearing braces or having surgery.

This also means that the two corrective treatment methods can be used sequentially – you can apply the first one, regular metal braces, then switch to a more aesthetically pleasing Invisalign system once your teeth are slightly aligned.

Are you willing to learn about an option for Invisalign? Contact the Sinton Dentist TX to make the first appointment. You can also make your appointment online.

Prepare for those cheesy pictures with a bright and wide smile than you can ever imagine sooner than you know it.