INVISALIGN / SPARK

Invisalign/ Spark

Clear Aligners

What is Clear Aligners Treatment?

Clear Aligners utilizes a series of thermoplastic trays that are made of clear and smooth plastic. Clear Aligners are custom made to fit your teeth. When the aligners are worn over the teeth, they will gently shift the teeth into desired place. New set of Aligners is replaced every approximately two weeks, with every new set programmed to move certain teeth with exact precision that is predetermined by the orthodontist

How many hours do you wear the aligners a day?

Clear aligners are worn on a full time basis ( 20- 22 hours) and are taken out only to eat and brush. You can go on doing your normal daily activities while the aligners are invisibly straightening your teeth. The feeling of Invisalign® aligners inside the mouth is tolerated very quickly with even quicker speech adaptation. Most people forget they are wearing them. As a certified orthodontist, Dr. Omar has had very extensive training in Invisalign® from simple to very complex treatments

Are Clear Aligners better than braces?

Clear Aligners are a tool that your orthodontist uses to correct your bite and straighten your teeth. It's an option that your orthodontist has at their disposal. Aligners can do certain treatments better than braces , just like other treatments that could be done better with braces. Ultimately, every tool has advantages and disadvantages which can be discussed at the consultation appointment

Is Clear Aligners Treatment faster or slower than braces?

That depends on the treatment and the type of movement. again, some movements are faster with braces while others can be done more efficiently with Invisalign

Can I eat with Aligners?

You have to remove the aligners to eat or drink anything other than water. However, one of the major advantages of Invisalign is the fact that you have no food restrictions like those for braces . simply remove the aligners and enjoy your food.

What are attachments?

Attachments ( Sometimes called engagers) are tooth coloured white filling bumps that are bonded to some teeth to engage Invisalign in order to accomplish certain movements. They are painless and require no tooth filing or preparation. They are almost invisible especially when the aligners are worn. They can be temporary ( placed for a few aligners) or long term ( lasting the entire treatment).

What's the cost of Clear Aligners?

The cost of treatment with Clear Aligners is comparable to that of braces, and it’s also dependent on the complexity of the case and the anticipated duration among other factors. Our office extends the same convenient payment plans to our patients regardless of the mode of treatment.

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