How to Care for Invisalign Retainers

Compared to traditional braces, Invisalign® retainers have some incredible advantages. Whether you have crooked teeth, an underbite, an overbite or a gap, talk to a general dentist about the Invisalign option. Yes, there are other clear aligners on the market. However, Invisalign is what gets fantastic results.

Why Invisalign?

For many people, choosing Invisalign over braces is a clear-cut choice. For one thing, there are no metal parts. Invisalign consists of custom fit trays that are invisible and fit comfortably. Also, instead of wearing braces for years, most people achieve the desired results in 12 months. There are even some dental plans that cover the cost of Invisalign retainers.

Proper cleaning and maintenance

When a patient goes to a consultation for Invisalign retainers, the general dentist will go over all the details, including proper cleaning and maintenance. However, because the trays are one-piece, unlike braces, there is not much to it. The first thing to note is that a person wears a tray for two weeks. After that, they swap it out for a new one. After wearing four trays, the general dentist will take additional impressions for new Invisalign trays.

The second thing is that an individual wears Invisalign retainers for about 20 hours a day. Generally, the retainers are not worn at night. As for cleaning, the only requirement is a good brushing. After giving the mouth some time to rest, the person puts the tray back in for the recommended time. When eating during the day, the tray comes off so the individual can brush their teeth. Once done, they simply pop the tray back in.

Invisalign retainers are made of flexible, thermoplastic material, so they do not crack or split. Now, people who play sports while wearing this registered trademark product should always have a mouthguard in place. Not only does that protect their mouth but also the retainers. Other than that, there are no maintenance requirements.

Seeing results

As long as a patient follows the instructions provided by the general dentist, the Invisalign retainers will produce fast results. With braces, most people wear them two years or longer. For really crooked teeth, some patients even wear them up to five years. In comparison, most people who go the Invisalign route get fantastic results in just 12 months.

In extreme cases, a general dentist will attach tooth-colored rubber bands to the Invisalign retainers. This simply helps speed up the straightening process. With or without them, these clear retainers are nearly impossible to see. That, along with comfort and great results, makes the Invisalign retainers an ideal choice.

Eliminate teeth problems

Just imagine choosing a registered trademark brand and getting the outcome you want. That is exactly what Invisalign retainers offer. There is no need to see an oral surgeon or orthodontist to eliminate your teeth alignment problems. Simply make an appointment with a general dentist today and get a beautiful smile.

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