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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Invisalign Treatment

The continuous advancements in the field of dentistry have enabled a lot of patients to acquire a beautiful set of pearly white teeth without the usual disadvantages of conventional metal braces. One of the advantages of Invisalign is its clear appearance with no metallic parts that would show on the teeth. Invisalign functions almost similarly like traditional braces except that its removable and completely invisible to the naked eye.

These are just some of the reasons why many patients are getting Invisalign. If you’re interested, keep reading this post to learn more about the common mistakes patients do before getting the Invisalign:

Not Seeing the Right Specialist

Patients should keep in mind that they should consult a qualified orthodontist if they’d like to get the Invisalign. The reason is because Orthodontists are experts and have completed special training and education which enables them to perform this procedure safely and successfully.

Not Researching First

Doing your research first will help you to decide whether this treatment is suitable for you or not. Plus, you’ll feel more comfortable during your first appointment, visit since you already have an idea regarding Invisalign and what to expect. Don’t forget to jot down any questions you may have so you can ask them to your orthodontist during your consultation. Moreover, you can also make a request of before and after photos of your orthodontist’s work so you can make a decision if you want to get treated by him or her. Oftentimes, it’s not about how many patients a dentist have, rather, it’s the quality of their work and the results.

Not Wearing Your Aligners for the Required Time Frame

One of the advantages of Invisalign aligners is they’re removable. Which means there’s no restriction on diet and hygiene. You can even play sports normally without the need to remove them. Other than that, patients need to wear their Invisalign at all times for the rest of the day. Remember, always wear this and do not skip even one day because the teeth can shift. This means the treatment may be affected which results to longer treatment time. When this happens, it’ll be more expensive because the patient will need to wear a new set of aligners that will compensate for that shift.

Expecting it to work immediately

Overall, there are plenty of reasons why patients prefer Invisalign over other orthodontic treatment – including the traditional metal braces. However, just like any other dental treatment, you can’t expect immediate results. The length of this treatment would range between six to twelve months.

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Keep in mind, you WILL see results and improvements, but that doesn’t mean you can stop wearing them. It’s crucial to consult your orthodontist first and find out if you still need to wear your aligners or not.

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