Invisalign treatment is an effective orthodontic technique used to correct a variety of teeth position problems. It uses a series of customised, clear, removable plastic plates to move teeth into a desired position. No wires or braces!
Benefits of Invisalign Treatment
Better oral hygiene
Enhances appearance of teeth
Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that will straighten your teeth sequentially.
The length of one's invisalign treatment will depend on the complexity of the case & oral condition. Upon consultation, Dr Labalan will determine the time needed to correct your alignment, however the duration of an average case can take 9-18 months.
Dr labalan will assess your teeth, bite, and goals, check for issues like decay or gum disease, and confirm whether Invisalign is suitable. Photos, X‑rays, and digital scans may be taken.
The scans & photos are then sent to the invisalign manufacturers and will usually take around 6 weeks to produce.
Once the aligners are all back from the manufacturers, Dr Labalan will check the fit on your teeth. According to your treatment plan by Invisalign, Dr Labalan may need to add tooth-coloured, composite tags to guide the teeth to alignment.
Patients will take 3 sets of aligners each time. Each aligner is worn for 2 weeks before changing to the next aligners. Every 6 weeks, patients will have a scheduled appointment and Dr Labalan will check the fit and progress, and provide the next three sets of aligners.
Once all of the aligners are completed and teeth have tracked well, Dr Labalan will remove composite tags and impressions are taken to make retainers to maintain your newly aligned teeth.
In the event that an aligner is lost, you should inform your dental practitioner right away. Dependent on your treatment progress, your dental practitioner may tell you to go back and wear the previous set of aligners and will then order a new set of aligners to replace the ones that were lost, or have you move to the next set of aligners immediately.
Invisalign treatment normally ranges from $3,500–$5,000 depending on the complexity of the condition.
* Private health insurance may partly cover the treatment.
No. You cannot eat any food with the aligners in. You must also avoid drinking hot liquids (which can warp the plastic) and sugary or coloured drinks (which trap sugars against your teeth and stain the trays). Only plain water is allowed while wearing them.