2011/09/22

Invisalign Facts and Fiction




Invisalign is one of the exciting innovations in orthodontics in the last 20 years. Straighten your teeth without braces, has encouraged millions of patients who would otherwise never have had to take care of their smiles fixed rate last year. As exciting as this technology is important, however, that the various facts from fiction.

Fiction: Invisalign can be used to correct all orthodontic problems. Reality: Although the technology has improved, there are still some complicated movements that can not be treated as effectively or efficiently with gutters. Cases requiring the extraction of premolars are just one example.

Fiction: Invisalign Invisalign is, and it does not matter who gives it. Facts: Invisalign is just a tool that physicians use to straighten teeth. Align Technology (manufacturer) not diagnose or treatment plan of cases. Success or failure in each case is determined by the education and skills of each physician who uses it. A specialist in advanced training and experience would normally understand the diagnosis and the movement of teeth better than a regular dentist, who has just taken a certification course weekend. There are different levels of competence among orthodontists.

Fiction: it does not hurt as much as Invisalign braces. Fact: Teeth angry with a constant pressure are placed on them. I do not know if the pressure comes from plastic or metal. You will experience discomfort every time orthodontic tooth movement (even if the lips could be better against the smooth aligners instead of metal brackets, wires, and ties).

Fiction: is faster than Invisalign braces. Fact: Welcome to the movement of the teeth is made at a speed no matter if the company has caused the plastic aligners, or wires. Invisalign is because most cases are generally shorter in length, because most of Orthodontists Invisalign is used only for their cases easier.

Fiction: Invisalign braces cost more than regular. Fact: The reason, many providers do not pay more for Invisalign is great laboratory a fee to pay for Align Technology, the start of treatment (currently more than $ 1,500!). Four areas of care that the turnover of such manipulation would be: 1) diagnosis and treatment plan, 2) the cost of the device (in brackets, cables, expanders, etc.), 3) a chair during the meetings on a regular basis and adjustments activations, and 4) loved it, and retention at the end of treatment. Diagnosis / treatment plan and the conservation of the steps are the same for both Invisalign and braces. Although the higher cost of Invisalign treatment at the beginning of the laboratory, the appointments of monitoring during treatment is shorter and easier. In our office we feel these differences cancel each other out, and that is why they currently charge the same, and Invisalign.

We are passionate about Invisalign Orthodontics Jorgensen. We believe that too. However, it is important that we all approach to treatment with open eyes, and that we understand the facts before you start treatment.

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