The Invisalign Moderate is steadily gaining popularity across the world and the United Kingdom is no exception. The treatment spans over 20 stages and it is suitable for those whose expectations from the treatment range between the results provided by Invisalign Lite and Invisalign Comprehensive treatments. When Invisalign Moderate is concerned, the treatment typically lasts within the range of 5 to 12 months. According to a busy dentist based in London the treatment is the obvious choice when –
- The teeth of a patient require more movement than what Invisalign Lite provides.
- Not more than 15 to 20 sets of Invisalign aligner trays are needed.
- Patients look for a treatment that lasts within the range of 5 to 12 months.
At this stage of our discussion let us take a break from the ongoing topic and brush up our basic knowledge on standard Invisalign. This will help understanding the topics discussed in the later stages of the post better.
Invisalign Moderate – a brief introduction
Invisalign clear aligner trays remain virtually invisible inside the mouth. This range of orthodontic appliances is absolutely suitable for those who have to interact with clients face to face pretty frequently as professionals. These smooth, transparent clear plastic aligner trays are easily removable. You can take it out of the mouth anytime you want to wear it back again. As such these removable aligners do not get in your way of maintaining optimum oral hygiene. You can brush and floss the teeth normally simply by taking the aligner trays out of the mouth.
It is also for the same reason that the treatment does not impose any dietary restriction unlike conventional braces. You can eat and drink anything of your choice throughout the course of the treatment, explains a dentist who treats patients with Invisalign Moderate treatment. Invisalign aligner trays are custom fitted for the teeth of a patient and the overall treatment approach offers much greater comfort and convenience compared to traditional orthodontic braces.
How Invisalign Moderate works
The cutting-edge treatment prepares a unique treatment plan for each patient. in order to prepare your treatment plan Invisalign make use of certain resources like the iTero scanner. During the customary initial consultation using the scanner your dentist first takes a 3D scan of your teeth. Combining the essence of your initial discussion with the dentist and the scanned images of your teeth the custom treatment plan is put up. Once you give your consent for the treatment a series of clear plastic aligner trays are custom designed for your teeth in a distant Invisalign lab.
Once your custom fitted aligner trays are ready those are shipped to your dentist or treatment provider from whom you get it in your custody. Usually you wear each set of aligner trays for approximately a couple of weeks. Then you switch to the next set of the appliances in the series and this is how your treatment gradually progresses with time. You can switch to the next set of aligner trays from the comfort of your home. There is no need to visit the practice for this.
Invisalign and its benefits
Ivisalign offers a range of benefits over conventional orthodontics. These benefits play a crucial role in making the treatment more popular compared to the other treatment options. Some of its benefits include the following –
- Unlike the conventional braces system it does not use of shiny metallic wires and brackets that stuck out from the mouth prominently
- The aligner trays remain virtually invisible inside your mouth to shift your teeth into the correct alignment discreetly
- A dentist well-skilled in Moderate Invisalign treatment explains Invisalign uses clear transparent aligner trays which are easily flexible and always custom fitted for a patient’s teeth. As a result this revolutionary treatment to straighten the teeth provides much greater comfort compared to conventional orthodontics
- The innovative approach to straighten the teeth is efficient enough to cure even the complex cases of misalignment or malocclusion of the teeth
- Thanks to the innovative technology on which this revolutionary treatment of straightening the teeth is based your dentist can even show you the digital representation of your transformed smile along with the realigned position of your teeth before the start of your treatment
The ideal age to start Invisalign Moderate journey
Unlike most other orthodontic treatment options that are available Invisalign is a constantly evolving technology. The treatment now can correct orthodontic malocclusion in children as young as 7 years of age. The treatment offers a special version named Invisalign First for this category of patients. A specialist orthodontist first has to assess the teeth and the overall mouth of your child. This assessment helps determining whether the child can actually benefit from the treatment. In many cases Invisalign providers withheld the treatment for child patients. They wait till the complete development of dentition. Once the complete dentition develops in a child the treatment starts. However if your child requires early orthodontic care and intervention then you must see a dentist without any delay suggests a dentist having in-depth experience in Invisalign Moderate system. There is no point in withholding orthodontic intervention in such circumstances.
Standard time required by the treatment
The length of Invisalign treatment varies widely from case to case depending on the level of complexity involved. For minor cases of malocclusion or misalignment of the jaws the treatment may take only six months whereas for complicated cases it may last much longer. Usually people start experiencing a little difference wearing the aligner trays for three months at a stretch. Results noticeable that are easy to notice start arriving from the sixth month itself.
- The aligner trays are easily removable
The aligner trays used in Invisalign system moderate treatment are easily removable just like any other version of the treatment. You can take the appliances out of your mouth for eating, drinking, brushing, flossing and every other special occasion. You can also remove the trays to participate in sports that require you to wear mouth guards.
- Invisalign – the innovative technology
Invisalign uses a series of clear transparent aligners made from high grade thermoplastic. This grade of thermoplastic is completely free from BPA and has no health hazard. The aligner trays shift your teeth only a little at a time.
- How long you should wear the aligners
According to dentists working at the renowned Bayswater Dental Clinic in London you must wear your custom fitted aligner trays 20 to 22 hours a day to secure the best results from your treatment. You must comply with this only major rule that Invisalign imposes on its patients.
