Who Is A Good Candidate for Invisalign Treatment, And Who Isn’t?

The following variables can make a patient a good candidate for Invisalign clear aligners:

• Personal responsibility
• Good oral hygiene discipline
• Not smoking
• Healthy gum tissue
• Matured jaw

Many older teens and adults prefer Invisalign because it works best when your teeth are fully grown, and you can take good care of them. While it doesn't catch food like traditional braces, it's still important to clean your teeth and aligners well to achieve the desired positions for a beautiful smile. Invisalign is a great option for teeth straightening and can help you achieve the smile you want. This is important for good orthodontic treatment.

Please remember to engage in proper dental hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly. If you're thinking about Invisalign express treatment eligibility for treatment options, that means making sure to:

• Brush at least 2-3 times a day, for 2 minutes at a time
• Floss, and for good measure, using a Waterpik or interdental brush
• Have cleaning products at-home and on the go
• Brush your aligners carefully
• Soak your aligners using Invisalign Cleaning Crystals
• Rinse and dry your trays before storage, to minimize bacteria buildup

Patients of all ages should exercise due diligence, responsibility, and refrain from bad habits. Common knowledge that smoking is an overall health hazard (the FDA has identified over 7,000 tobacco product chemicals linked to illness), but it can also stain your teeth, your trays, and subsequently disrupt your routine.

Likewise, if a teen or adult patient is constantly taking off their trays to snack, well over the allotted timeframe they should, then that can also be counterintuitive for their overall health and oral health treatment.

Even if someone is disciplined, they may need different treatments depending on their case. Complex malocclusions may require braces and possibly orthognathic jaw surgery. Invisalign treatment is fine for basic misalignments, but not more complicated ones.

Expedited Invisalign treatments use up to 10 sets of aligners and can be done in about six months. These function similarly to standard Invisalign braces but with a faster outcome. This feature is advantageous for individuals seeking rapid results.

Check out the "Invisalign suitability assessment guide" to see if it's right for you! As it utilizes the same program, it entails the same comprehensive features, such as:

• 3D iTero scanning and additional diagnostic imaging
• In-office visits and follow-up appointments
• SmartTrack aligner material and SmartForce accessories (if needed)
• Complementary teeth whitening

To be an effective candidate for Invisalign Express, an experienced orthodontist must determine that your case is mild enough to complete in 10 tray sets or less. This means only minor spacing or crowding, and an experienced orthodontist will have the expertise needed to assess how minor (or major) your crowding and spacing are For more elaborations regarding how this evaluation happens, refer to our   Invisalign Express Guide.

This type of clear aligner treatment is great for people who just need some simple cosmetic fixes or for those who used to wear braces but have noticed their teeth shifting a bit. Since it's mainly for cosmetic reasons, it's unlikely that your insurance will cover it. But the good news is, it costs less than full-time Invisalign treatment, and you can make it even more affordable with low monthly payment plans. This treatment helps with tooth movement and straightens your teeth, especially if you have crowded teeth.