If you\u2019ve been considering Invisalign\u00ae, you\u2019ve likely been told wonderful things by someone who had a great experience using this product. That\u2019s great! Still, there is a tendency to downplay the rigour of oral health habits required to make Invisalign\u00ae a positive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to understand Invisalign\u00ae at Lotus Dental Wellness<\/a> in Edmonton from all angles, let\u2019s first talk about who should consider it and who should wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A good candidate for Invisalign\u00ae will have all their adult teeth. Your dentist will consult with you before proceeding with the process in order to really determine whether your teeth will be well-served by Invisalign\u00ae aligners<\/a>. This involves taking a 3D digital X-ray of your teeth (digital emits very low radiation) and reviewing the images with you. At our dental clinic in West Edmonton<\/a>, this is our first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only reason to skip this step is if your family dentist in Edmonton<\/a> is aware of contraindications in your oral health profile. For example, patients who grind or clench their teeth at night will likely crack their aligners since they are so thin. Certain restorations may not tolerate Invisalign\u00ae<\/a>, and some presentations of the teeth are more successfully aligned with metal braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, it\u2019s true. Mild and moderate misalignment of the teeth is generally treated well with a course of Invisalign\u00ae therapy<\/a>, but very crooked teeth will need more \u2018muscle\u2019. Metal braces offer better treatment for severe problems with alignment and bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sympathize with the disappointment of finding out that Invisalign\u00ae in West Edmonton<\/a> isn\u2019t a good option for you. Unfortunately, the outcome is not likely to change by switching your Edmonton dentist because the problem is capability of the product rather than skill of the practitioner. Instead, we recommend that we proceed with a conversation about the particulars of your alignment concerns and how either traditional braces or cosmetic dentistry could help improve your satisfaction with your smile. There are many dentists in westside Edmonton who perform cosmetic services, but if you can see the same dentist that you know and trust to do your regular dental checkups, all the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho is a good candidate for Invisalign\u00ae?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What if I see the best dentist in Edmonton at the best dental clinic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What does a day-in-the-life of an Invisalign\u00ae patient involve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n