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Does Invisalign Really Work?

Invisalign has proven successful in many cases, but there are also cases in which Invisalign is not a good option. The only way to know if Invisalign will work for you is to consult an experienced Invisalign dentist who has treated numerous patients with Invisalign.

Author: Sara Goldstein

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During a consultation, the dentist can examine your teeth and determine if Invisalign will work for you.

Invisalign Candidates
Invisalign has been used to treat:
• Crooked teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite

For each of these bite issues there are degrees of severity. Certain cases simply should not be treated with Invisalign. It is not always true that the most severe cases are not Invisalign cases; a dentist or orthodontist must look at your teeth and determine how they need to move.

Successful Invisalign Treatment
Generally, the success of Invisalign depends on three factors:
• Your unique orthodontic needs
• Orthodontist or dentist experience
• Your compliance with the Invisalign process

With the number of dentists using Invisalign, many different bite issues have been treated with Invisalign, but not every case is suited for Invisalign. The system simply does not work exactly like braces do, so certain cases are better treated with traditional Invisalign.

A critical component to the success of Invisalign is the experience and knowledge of your dentist or orthodontist. Many dentists are trained and certified providers of Invisalign, but they all have differing levels of experience with the system. A dentist who uses Invisalign routinely and regularly will have a better understanding of what Invisalign can and cannot accomplish. Be sure to ask your dentist how often he or she considers Invisalign cases.

An experienced Invisalign dentist will choose cases carefully and recommend a different treatment for people who are not Invisalign candidates. Also, the success of Invisalign treatment depends on the dentist's ability to plan the treatment stages effectively.

Another determining factor in the success of your Invisalign treatment is your own compliance. With Invisalign, you are in control of removing the aligners to eat, drink, brush and floss. The aligners must be worn as often as possible, generally at least 22 hours a day. Taking the aligners out more often will affect the treatment plan and change the results of your treatment.

For more information about Invisalign treatment in Newport News and the surrounding Virginia areas, please visit the website of the experienced Virginia cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Folck to learn more.

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Virginia based LVI-preferred dentist Dr. Michael Folck offers comprehensive dental treatment using the latest technologies and techniques.

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