Do you want straighter teeth but are worried about the hassle, pain, and teasing that come with metal braces? There used to be very few options for straightening teeth, but within the last 15 years, a new solution has appeared, called Invisalign.
Invisalign uses clear teeth aligners, similar to a retainer, instead of metal and wires. 3D Modeling is used to create a profile of your teeth and to develop the aligners that will be used for the treatment. Once the aligners are made, you simply wear them on your teeth as much as possible. Every few weeks you will need to change your aligners until your teeth are moved slowly to the desired position.
The greatest advantage to Invisalign is that you can straighten your teeth without ever having to worry about being called a "Metal Mouth" or "Brace-Face." Invisalign aligners are clear, colourless, and completely removable. This means that, if you have a big meeting that you are trying to look your best for, you can simply take the aligners off, and no one will ever know that you wear braces.This is not something you should do on a regular basis, however, as you will get straight teeth much faster when you leave the aligners on your teeth as much as possible. You can take comfort in the fact that, even when you wear them, Invisalign aligners are something that people have to squint to notice.
If you love food, you will love the fact that you can eat whatever you want with Invisalign aligners, without ever having to worry about how you will manage to clean them. Unlike with metal braces, where hard and sticky foods are usually off-limits, with Invisalign aligners, you can simply take them off before you eat – no special clean-up required! On the flip side, Invisalign’s biggest disadvantage is that you can remove them. Because they can be removed, it can be tempting to take advantage of this feature often, especially for young people. This can make the treatment take longer than it should, so that your teeth might not be ready to change to the next stage of aligner on schedule. Aligners could also get lost and need to be replaced at a cost. These problems will be much less of an issue if you establish good habits from the start and don’t let bad habits develop. Dr. Behmard and his assistants will let you know what issues you should watch out for, as well as share helpful tips to address any problems you may encounter..
In some cases, Invisalign aligners may be less efficient at correcting teeth than traditional braces. If you want to straighten your teeth more quickly, there are still many options for braces that are less noticeable then traditional metal brackets. Dr. Behmard will review all your options, as well as the difference in cost, before starting any treatment.
The cost of Invisalign in Vancouver is average compared to the rest of Canada. The price varies for different patients, depending on how many aligners you need and also the type of straightening your teeth require. The cost is usually around the same as conventional braces. They go from $3,500 for very simple cases, to as high as $8,000 for major corrections. On average, most casesfall somewhere in the middle range of $5,000.
Already, almost 40,000 patients in North America have enjoyed the benefits of using Invisalign aligners to straighten their teeth. These patients include teenagers who refused to wear conventional braces, to avoid the teasing and emotional trauma that often accompany wearing them
Why not get Dr. Behmard to examine your teeth and your children’s teeth personally so that he can tell you all your options and help you decide if this treatment would be a good choice for you or your family?
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Please note that the patient had some cosmetic veneers completed after the Invisalign treatment.
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