Invisalign® FAQs Fairfax County VA
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding Invisalign®. If you don't see your question below, please don't hesitate to give us a call!
Invisalign aligners are nearly clear aligners that encourage your teeth to move to their proper positions and help you obtain a confident smile. At Smile Reston Heights, our team will utilize 3D computer imaging technology to carefully structure your Invisalign aligners treatment plan, which will present the current positioning of your teeth as well as the ending results. Every two weeks you will be given custom aligners made specifically for you that will contain little adjustments to help your teeth to move into their final positions. The length of your treatment will be determined by your dentist according to your dental needs.
Invisible
Since Invisalign aligners are clear, most people won’t even notice you are wearing them. This will allow you to go about your day and daily interactions as you normally would.
Seamless Fit
Your Invisalign aligners will be customized specifically to your teeth. Invisalign aligners will feel fairly snug and fitted the first time around to encourage your teeth to move to where they need to be. As time progresses, you will get used to using them and since they are practically invisible, you will forget you are even wearing them!
Convenient
Maintain your current lifestyle and continue to eat your favorite foods with Invisalign aligners that can be easily removed and placed back in when you are done eating or playing your favorite sport. It will also be easier to stick to a healthy oral routine since you can remove them before brushing and flossing.
Save More Time
With Invisalign, you can expect to have shorter dental visits as your dentist will not need to thoroughly clean around the metal brackets and wire obstructions of metal braces. This will also allow you to have more time for other activities you enjoy.
Invisalign is a popular dental treatment suited for individuals of all ages. You can easily remove them before eating and drinking and place them back in after you are finished. These invisible aligners allow you to maintain a confident smile every day with little maintenance required, so you won’t need to make any major adjustments wearing them.
Here are the various ways to keep your Invisalign aligners clean:
- Rinse through your aligners after each use since dry saliva and bacteria build-up will encourage unpleasant odors.
- Soaking your aligners every day in a special solution (i.e. denture cleaners or Invisalign cleaning products) and brushing away any leftover debris, which should be easy to spot since your aligners are clear.
- Routine brushing and flossing every day before you put your aligners back in will keep food particles from remaining inside the aligners causing potential dental problems like cavities.
- When not in use, try not to leave your aligner trays out in the open. Doing this will make your aligners a breeding ground for more bacteria to build-up on them.
Your dentist will determine the overall cost of your Invisalign treatment based on how extensive your teeth corrections are and the total length of treatment. Be sure to check with your insurance provider to determine how much of your treatment will be covered.
- Courtesy discount applied for treatment paid in full by cash or check
- Payment arrangements to coincide with your Flex Plan needs
- Most major credit cards accepted
- CareCredit
- In-House financing
Invisalign is a common dental treatment that has treated over one million patients around the world. There is a growing number of patients using Invisalign aligners daily. If you aren’t sure whether to use Invisalign, contact your dentist at Smiles Reston Heights for a consultation today.