Modern dentistry has allowed people of all ages to get the picture-perfect smile they’ve always wanted. No longer do you have to be held back from getting straight teeth due to the fact you didn’t want to have a mouth full of metal. Invisalign has now made it possible to align your pearly whites discreetly and conveniently. By wearing a series of clear aligners over a period of time, your teeth will move into their desired position. However, you may need a bit of help at the end of your treatment to perfect your teeth. Here’s what to know about Invisalign refinements!
Invisalign Refinements 101
In general, the Invisalign treatment process takes about 12 – 18 months to complete for most people. During this time, you wear a series of aligners that gently apply pressure to your teeth and move them into the correct position. However, as the end of your treatment approaches, your pearly whites may need a little more assistance to be perfectly aligned. Invisalign refinements to the rescue!
Invisalign refinements are simply extra sets of aligners that “refine” your new smile. They are not much different from your previous trays and are intended to finalize your treatment plan and goals. By wearing them just as you wore your other aligners, you will ensure your teeth are perfectly aligned for years to come.
Reasons Invisalign Refinements Are Necessary
There are several reasons your dentist may recommend refining your smile after your orthodontic process, such as:
- Neglecting to fulfill the recommended wear time of aligners (20-22 hours a day)
- Going long periods of time without wearing aligners
- Skipping to the next set of aligners or switching them out too soon
- Wearing aligners out of order
- Needing to correct teeth that moved differently than expected
What Factors Ensure Success with Invisalign?
There are several things you can do to make the journey toward your new smile with Invisalign treatment more successful and decrease the chances of needing refinements. These factors will increase the chances of staying right on track with Invisalign treatment:
- Fulfill all treatment guidelines, especially the recommended wear time
- Maintain a consistent and good oral health routine to prevent any oral health issues interfering with treatment
- Keep aligners safe in their storage case while they aren’t being worn; lost or broken aligners can cause delays and get the treatment plan off track
- Attend all dental check-in visits to ensure teeth are moving in the correct way
It’s exciting to get the smile you’ve always dreamed of with Invisalign. Even if your treatment is extended a bit with Invisalign refinements, your newly aligned pearly whites will make it all worth it.
About the Practice
Rauchberg Dental Group is eager to help you achieve the smile of your dreams through the expertise of its team of dentists. With many years of combined experience and specialty training in many areas of dentistry, their dental experts provide a wide range of services, including orthodontics like Invisalign. By providing comfortable care with customized treatment plans, they can help you get the straight teeth you’ve always wanted. To schedule an appointment, contact them through their website or call (973) 718-9887.