Dental Hygienist Questions Invisalign

Is Invisalign treatment permanent?

I want to straighten my teeth. Is Invisalign treatment permanent?

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Invisalign is not a permanent treatment in the sense that it permanently alters your teeth. Instead, it is a removable orthodontic treatment that gradually shifts your teeth into the desired position using a series of clear aligners. Once your treatment is complete, you will typically be provided with retainers to wear at night to maintain the new alignment of your teeth. However, if you do not consistently wear your retainers as directed by your orthodontist, there is a possibility that your teeth may gradually shift back to their original positions over time. So, while Invisalign can provide long-lasting results, it requires ongoing maintenance to preserve the outcome.

During Invisalign treatment, it's recommended to wear the aligners for 20-22 hours a day to ensure optimal results. This means wearing them consistently, only removing them for eating, drinking (except for water), brushing, and flossing. Adhering to this guideline helps maintain the necessary pressure on your teeth to facilitate their movement into the desired position. Consistent wear is crucial for the success of your Invisalign treatment and achieving the desired outcome within the estimated treatment time frame.
All orthodontics completed are meant to be permanent but that is highly dependent on you to wear your retainer that are made for you when your ortho is complete. Your teeth will always want to shift back into the original position unless you wear retainers.
Yes if you wear retainers for indefinitely.
Yes it is. Make sure you wear your retainers at night.
Invisalign is an orthodontic technology used to treat teeth by re-aligning/ straightening crowding/mal-aligned teeth. The treatment is permanent if retainers are worn for the required length of time as would treatment with the conventional wires and brackets to prevent teeth relapse.
Yes, if done by a board certified orthodontist and a retention protocol was set correctly and applied by the patient. In short, wear your retainers after treatment is completed
Nothing is permanent. But if you wear your retainers, your teeth will stay as ideal as possible
No. Invisalign is a removable clear aligner in which works under the supervision of an Orthodontist. It is not permanent.
Hi!
Invisalign treatment results can be permanent if you wear your retainers faithfully.
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