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Tips for Successful Invisalign Treatment

By February 6, 2019July 25th, 2024Invisalign in Vaughan

Invisalign Aligners Are A Modern Alternative To Traditional Metal Braces

Invisalign is a nearly invisible and gentler way to align your teeth into the perfect smile. Let’s review how Invisalign works and offer the top tips for patients who are using the system.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Before we review, it’s important to explain how the Invisalign system works. The nearly invisible aligners made of a thermoplastic material and are completely customized to your unique mouth. They precisely move your teeth in the sequence best suited for you – which is determined by Dr. Walt.

Over the course of your entire treatment, you will be supplied with a series of aligners. Each aligner will have a slight adjustment to the tooth position. When the aligners are placed on the teeth, they cause the teeth to do a small adjustment and the teeth gradually shift from their current position over time.

It’s as easy as that. Your teeth are shifting and moving into the perfect smile without anyone ever noticing you are going through ‘braces’.

Top Tips For Wearing Invisalign

Here are the top tips for successful Invisalign treatment.

Wear Your Aligners for at Least 22 Hours

One of the most important tips to remember is that Invisalign Aligners need to be worn at least 22 hours a day. Take them out to eat your meals and during your cleaning routines, but remember to put them back in right away.

Invisalign aligners only work if you diligently wear them for most of your day. If you’re not wearing them for at least 22 hours in a day, you will slow down your progress for that perfect smile.

Massage Your Attachments

The little tooth coloured bumps that we glue onto your teeth (called attachments) are essential for us to apply specific movements onto the teeth. Your aligner is supposed to fit precisely over the attachments. To help do this apply downward pressure over the attachment when your aligner is on. If you start to see a gap between the bottom of the tooth and the aligner, it is usually a sign that the tooth is not moving correctly.

Always Keep Your Last Set of Aligners

If for some reason you misplace or break your aligners, it’s a great tip to have the last set available as an interim replacement. Doing this will keep your teeth from losing any progress while new ones are being made.

Once you get your new set of Invisalign aligners you should restart your weekly changes.

Smile!

Most patients going through treatment are worried that others will notice their Invisalign aligners. Rest assured, most people will not even notice you are wearing them since they are so clear. They are far less noticeable than metal braces.

So smile with your mouth open, be confident with your smile. No one will know your working on your perfect smile.

Now that you know the best practices for your successful Invisalign treatment, it’s time to get yourself fitted for your new Invisalign aligners. If you’re ready for your personalized consultation, contact us today. We can review together if Invisalign is the best option for you!

LendCare

When it comes to financing there’s no one size fits all solution. Likewise, there is no singular solution when it comes to financing. At LendCare, we get that and go deeper to understand your unique story and offer flexible options that work best for you, given your current financial situation. That means you get affordable financing, even if your credit is anything but top-tier.

Walt Orthodontics is pleased to offer interest-free payments up to 30 months. If you require payments over 30 months we are happy to offer the LendCare solution.

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DR. WALT’S DECISION TO BECOME AN ORTHODONTIST WAS INSPIRED BY HIS OWN DIRECT PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

Dr. Walt received his dental (DDS) degree from the University of Western Ontario, graduating first in his class and receiving the Gold Medal as well as numerous awards recognizing his scholastic and clinical achievements, leadership and character. He then completed his orthodontic training at the University of Colorado, where he received both his Specialty Certificate and Master of Science Degree. During his residency, he was awarded the Rocky Mountain Orthodontics Scholarship for overall excellence.

After graduating from residency and opening Walt Orthodontics in 2013, Dr. Walt committed himself to applying his traditional orthodontic education into the digital world to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. He currently serves as a Faculty Member, Key Opinion Leader, and Advisory Board Member for Align Technology which involves traveling around the world to teach other orthodontists about Invisalign. Being at the forefront of digital orthodontics, Dr. Walt was invited to be the first orthodontist in Canada to use custom LightForce braces. He also serves as an Orthodontic Coach/Mentor for other orthodontists looking to improve their knowledge of digital orthodontics.

In addition to practicing orthodontics, Dr. Walt is a “die-hard” Blue Jays fan and enjoys working out in his spare time.

DR. GROSSMAN STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF ORTHODONTIC CARE FOR HER PATIENTS.

Dr. Stephanie Grossman pursued her dental degree in sunny South Florida at Nova Southeastern University. She graduated with honours, at the top of her class, and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society. She then completed her orthodontic training at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she received both a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree. She is both a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Dr. Grossman strives to provide the highest standard of orthodontic care for her patients. She attends numerous hours of continuing education and utilizes the latest advancements in orthodontics. Dr. Grossman is licensed to practice in both the United States and Canada.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Grossman enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling the world. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and loves trying new restaurants!