Invisalign braces are considered the perfect choice for those who need orthodontic treatment to correct misaligned teeth but still need to ensure aesthetics. Not only in terms of aesthetics, Invisalign clear braces can also overcome other shortcomings of orthodontic methods with traditional braces. Therefore, the price of Invisalign braces is not low, but the quality it brings is completely worth it. Let’s learn about this method with BIK International Dental Clinic!
1. What is Invisalign braces?
Invisalign braces are a method that applies the most modern orthodontic technology today. Invisalign clear braces were researched and developed by a multinational equipment company from the United States. To date, Invisalign braces have helped more than 12 million people confidently own a new smile, and more than 80,000 dentists have completed training courses on this method.
Invisalign braces can help teeth move to the desired position on the jaw to correct gaps, misaligned teeth, buck teeth, underbites, or misaligned bites like traditional braces. However, the wire and bracket system will now be replaced by Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign clear aligners are made of transparent plastic to fit snugly and closely to each person’s teeth and are almost invisible on the teeth.
2. How Invisalign aligners work
For each Invisalign clear braces treatment, customers usually need to wear 20-40 aligners depending on the degree of tooth misalignment to help the teeth move to the desired position. The doctor will number the tray from tray number 1 to the last tray and the customer will wear each tray in turn for about 2 weeks and then replace the new Invisalign tray. Each tray will create a gentle and continuous force to help teeth move about 0.25mm and to achieve maximum effectiveness, customers should wear the tray 22 hours a day from eating and brushing their teeth.
3. Advantages of Invisalign braces
Invisalign braces have the following outstanding advantages:
3.1. High aesthetics
High aesthetics is the most outstanding advantage of Invisalign clear braces compared to other traditional braces methods. The braces tray will be crafted to fit tightly, hug the tooth surface and have a transparent color, almost invisible on the teeth. Therefore, customers can be completely confident in communicating or smiling during the orthodontic process without worrying about revealing the archwire or bracket on the tooth surface.
3.2. Flexible removal
If the archwire and bracket system is fixed on the teeth throughout the treatment process, the clear braces tray can be removed flexibly. Thanks to that, the daily chewing process will not be difficult, customers can also comfortably eat their favorite foods without worrying about affecting the braces tray.
3.3. Easy oral hygiene
Because it can be flexibly removed, oral hygiene is no longer a difficult problem when performing Invisalign braces. When needing to clean the teeth, customers can remove the braces so that the tooth surface can be effectively cleaned, avoiding food residue that affects oral health.
3.4. Can preview treatment results
The exclusive Clincheck software will allow customers to visualize every stage of treatment, the position of teeth after each tray and the final result at the end of the course through 3D images.
4. How much does Invisalign braces cost?
With many advantages over traditional braces but still ensuring the desired orthodontic effect, the price of Invisalign braces will certainly not be low. The cost of Invisalign braces is usually around 80,000,000 – 140,000,000 VND/ 1 course depending on the misalignment of the teeth. The cost of Invisalign braces also depends on many other factors such as: Oral health before braces or the dental facility that the customer chooses.
The price list of Invisalign braces at BIK International Dental Clinic is as follows:
5. Invisalign braces procedure
The Invisalign braces procedure usually includes the following basic steps:
5.1. Examination and consultation
First, the customer will be examined by a specialist for general oral health because some diseases such as tooth decay, pulpitis, periodontitis, … need to be thoroughly treated before proceeding with Invisalign braces. After that, the doctor will analyze the condition of the teeth and bite to see if it is suitable for Invisalign braces.
5.2. Building a treatment plan
When deciding to have Invisalign braces, the customer will have a specific treatment plan built. Without using the traditional method of taking dental impressions with rubber, the doctor will build a 3D image of the customer’s teeth using the iTero 5D Element scanner. Once the doctor has all the data, he will send it to the Invisalign headquarters in the US to build the treatment plan.
5.3. Preview the results
After about 2-3 weeks, the customer will be scheduled to come to the clinic to watch a 3D video simulating the tooth movement process as well as the final braces results through Clincheck software.
5.4. Receive the first Invisalign tray
From 3-4 weeks from the first dental visit, the customer will be scheduled to come to the clinic to receive the first pair of Invisalign clear braces and listen to the doctor’s advice and instructions on some notes when wearing the braces. Before wearing the tray, the doctor will attach attachments to the teeth to create orthodontic force to help the teeth move according to the correct treatment plan. These are smart force points using SmartForce technology and are almost invisible on the teeth.
5.5. Wear the tray every day
To achieve the best results according to the treatment plan, customers need to wear Invisalign clear braces at least 20-22 hours a day. Accordingly, customers can still remove the braces when eating, brushing their teeth or when meeting important partners and want to maintain maximum confidence.
5.6. Re-examination according to the doctor’s appointment
Customers need to visit the dentist every 6 weeks so that the doctor can monitor the movement of the teeth and make adjustments if necessary for the braces process.
6. Does Invisalign hurt?
The nature of braces is to apply force to the teeth to help them move to the correct position, so pain is inevitable. However, the pain and discomfort when wearing Invisalign braces will be much milder than with traditional braces. Normally, it only takes about 4 to 7 days for customers to adapt to the clear braces tray and the discomfort will disappear.
7. How long does Invisalign braces take?
Like traditional braces, how long Invisalign braces take depends on the complexity of the teeth that need braces. Typically, Invisalign braces will help bring beautiful, even teeth after about 1-2 years.
The teeth will move little by little after each Invisalign clear braces tray, so in most cases, customers will see a clear change after about 3-4 months, but there are also cases where the results will be revealed sooner or later.
In addition, before braces, customers will visualize the orthodontic results with up to 90% accuracy through clear simulation videos thanks to Clincheck software.
To accompany users on the journey to a confident, radiant smile, Invisalign braces are the leading companion trusted by more than 14 million people worldwide. Along with the specific information provided about Invisalign braces above, BIK International Dental Clinic hopes that customers can find the orthodontic method that best suits their needs.
