{"id":261,"date":"2016-10-31T20:33:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T20:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=261"},"modified":"2016-11-07T20:34:39","modified_gmt":"2016-11-07T20:34:39","slug":"dentist-westfield-explains-invisalign-treatment-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/dentist-westfield-explains-invisalign-treatment-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Westfield Explains Invisalign Treatment Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist<\/a>You want straight teeth, but you don\u2019t want to wear metal brackets and wires for two years or more. We understand. If you\u2019re considering clear braces, you\u2019ve probably heard a thing or two about <\/span>Invisalign<\/span><\/a>. The treatment recently reached the 4 million mark — that\u2019s the number of patients worldwide who have achieved straight teeth and confident smiles thanks to Invisalign. Take some time to learn about the treatment, how it works, and whether or not it\u2019s right for you from <\/span>your dentist<\/span><\/a> in Westfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Does Invisalign Work?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Invisalign uses clear plastic trays to gradually shift your teeth into better alignment. Each aligner is customized to place pressure on a different area of the teeth, according to your unique treatment plan. You wear each tray for approximately two weeks before advancing to the next in the series, gradually progressing through the treatment on your way to straighter, more beautiful teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of Invisalign are numerous. There\u2019s the clearest difference, of course — the fact that Invisalign is practically invisible. In fact, chances are good that many people will never notice you\u2019re undergoing orthodontic treatment. And because the Invisalign trays are removable, you can subtly slip them out before meals and important meetings. Removability also means brushing and flossing is just as easy as ever, so you don\u2019t have to worry about your dental health suffering throughout your orthodontic treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Day in the Life With Invisalign<\/span><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s it like to live with Invisalign? Once you get used to your clear braces, you\u2019ll find it\u2019s not so different from what you\u2019re already used to. Wear your trays for 20 to 22 hours each day, removing them before snacks, meals, and to brush and floss at night and in the morning. Rinse your aligners and brush your teeth before reinserting the trays. Make sure you continue to brush your teeth for a full two minutes each time, and floss at least once daily. Keep up with your regularly scheduled checkups at the dentist\u2019s office, where we\u2019ll make sure everything is progressing as it should with your clear braces. So, living with Invisalign? Not so difficult after all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are You a Candidate for Invisalign?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Invisalign is a good solution for most common orthodontic issues found in teens and older adults, including\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n