How Does Invisalign Move Teeth?

Last Updated on April 21, 2024 by Gio Greenard

How Does Invisalign Move Teeth? Using a series of aligners, Invisalign gently repositions the teeth over time by capturing and manipulating forces of tension and compression. A resorption of bone and cementum precedes the movement caused by Invisalign clear aligners. New bone is also deposited after the movement occurs.

You’ve probably heard about “invisible braces” that straighten teeth in less time than traditional metal braces. If you’ve thought about invisible braces for yourself or for your teenage son or daughter, you may be wondering how something so simple can straighten teeth as well as braces. In this post, we’ll show you how Invisalign move teeth. Let’s get cracking.

While not able to do everything braces can, like fixing a bad overbite, the invisible braces can move teeth horizontally into the proper position for a beautiful smile. Actually, they are not “invisible braces” at all, which is why they have many advantages.

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The comfortable, clear and nearly invisible trays, called aligners, work by using controlled and timed force to gradually move teeth into position, you can learn more here. The movement in each patient’s case is mapped out by the orthodontist so that each set of aligners move a few teeth at a time. Over the course of the entire treatment, the patient receives a new set of aligners about every two weeks. For most adults, the entire course of treatment is about a year. For teenagers, it’s usually a little longer.

Advantages Over Braces:

Practically invisible
Comfortable
Removable
Easy eating and brushing without the aligners on
Less orthodontist office visits throughout treatment

Braces require a lengthy adjustment period and repeated adjustments by an orthodontist. Aligners are comfortable, and you simply get a new set from the orthodontist about every two weeks through your treatment. Invisible aligners are not suitable for children, but teenagers can get a special type.

Invisalign Works Like This…

Firstly, the Invisalign System combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old science of orthodontics. Invisalign aligners create the movement of your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. Your first step is to visit our office to determine if Invisalign is right for you.

After sending precise treatment instructions, Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate these instructions in a sequence of finely calibrated aligners — as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and only taken out to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will begin to move gradually — week-by-week until the final alignment prescribed is attained. Then you’ll be smiling like you never have before!

Invisalign Teen

Suitable for teenagers who have lost all of their baby teeth. These aligners eliminate the embarrassment of wearing braces and the early correction of crooked teeth prevents more problems later. Each clear aligner also comes with a small, inconspicuous Blue Dot Wear Indicator, which helps you know if you’re ready for your next set of aligners.

Cost Compared to Braces

Metal braces are generally the least expensive method of orthodontic treatment, but the cost of invisible aligners is often less than people expect. Dental insurance may pay for at least part of the cost. When you consider the advantages the aligners have over braces, the slightly higher cost may be well worth it.

Crooked teeth, crowding, spacing or minor bite problems are what Invisalign can correct. Learn more about possible orthodontic solutions by contacting Dr. Panucci an Invisalign Platinum Provider. The doctor can meet with you for a consultation to discuss aligners and see if they would work for you or your teenager. You can also discuss the cost of treatment. Invisalign in Manhattan Beach may more affordable than you think.

Here’s the Kicker…

You can also visit Beach Braces website to read more about different orthodontic treatments and the importance of correcting malocclusions for health reasons. Accordingly, information for parents and teens is available on our Invisalign Teen page.

Conclusion

Don’t wait. If you want a beautiful smile and healthier teeth, now is the time to see if invisible aligners may be right for you. If you feel convinces and ready for treatment or you have further queries in your mind, feel free to contact Dr. Panucci at Beach Braces for expert advice on how does Invisalign move teeth. Contact us today because everyone should love to smile!

Beach Braces
1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Suite B, Manhattan Beach
CA 90266
TEL: 310-379-0006

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Dr Patricia Panucci

Dr Patti Panucci attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California.

Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay.