INVISIBLE BRACES

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The Cost – The cost of orthodontics is generally considered to be very expensive. Invisalign treatment may cost more than traditional braces because the patient may require longer treatment time, compared to the time it takes for traditional braces to move the teeth into their correct position. Because Invisalign is not made directly in the dental office, losing or breaking an Invisalign retainer will add additional costs for the patient. When you lose a bracket, band, or break an archwire, their typically is not any additional charges necessary in order to repair the braces.
Patients that require Invisalign treatment may be required to wear traditional clear braces for a short period before they are able to advance to the Invisalign retainers. There may also be extra charges on top of the cost of the Invisalign system if you are in fact required to undergo pre treatment before you are able to begin wearing Invisalign braces. On average, Invisalign treatment may cost between $5000 and $8000.

Your Speech – The idea of the Invisalign system being discreet is very appealing to most people, until they learn that they will be wearing clear retainers in place of traditional braces. For some patients, these retainers may cause a slight speech impediment, due to the extra bulk on the back of the teeth caused by the retainer. There is also a chance that patients may experience bouts of excess saliva. This, again, is caused by the extra bulk on the back of the teeth from the Invisalign retainer. Most patients report that their speech returns to normal one to two weeks after wearing their Invisalign retainers full-time however, when they are required to advance on to the next retainer, their speech may become impaired slightly again.
Remembering to Wear the Retainers – Wearing the Invisalign retainers as prescribed by your dentist is the most important aspect of the Invisalign system. Patients are required to remove the retainers when brushing, flossing, and before eating. For some patients, remembering to replace the retainers after eating or brushing becomes a problem for them. There are also may cases where patients end up losing their Invisalign retainers because they have taken them out to eat, and then forgot to replace them when they were finished their food.
Grinding and Clenching of the Teeth – Patients that grind or cleanch their teeth together excessively may find that their Invisalign retainers take a real beating. Grinding on the Invisalign retainers may cause the biting surface of the retainers to wear thin, and eventually cause a hole in the clear plastic material. Patients that normally wear a bruxism splint at night will be unable to do so, because the Invisalign retainers need to be worn overnight, in order to keep a constant force on the teeth. In some cases, patients that are no longer able to wear their bruxism splint at night report their TMJ symptoms return or even worsen.
Coffee and Tea Drinkers – If you can’t forego savouring your cup of coffee or tea throughout the day while you wear your Invisalign retainers, you may find that the retainers begin to pick up the stain from these beverages. Also, the temperature of the beverage may affect the shape of the retainers, causing them to warp and not fit correctly.

 

        

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Remove the Invisalign retainer from your mouth and rinse it under tepid water. Tepid water is neither too hot, nor too cold.

Apply toothpaste to a soft-bristled toothbrush or retainer brush. Using small circular motions, gently brush the entire retainer, both inside and out. Once you have completely brushed the Invisalign retainer, rinse the retainer again under tepid water.

Inspect the retainer for any calcium build-up. Like your teeth, retainers are susceptible to tartar (calculus) build-up. Calcium build-up appears as a cloudy white film on the retainer that is hard to remove with a toothbrush.

If you notice any calcium build-up, soak the retainer in a denture or retainer cleaning solution as instructed on the package. The Invisalign website sells a cleaning product designed specifically for Invisalign retainer called the "Invisalign Cleaning System".

Once you have completed cleaning your Invisalign retainer, you can place it back into your mouth.

Tips:

Do not soak your clear Invisalign retainers in mouthwash. Because most mouthwashes contain a color pigment, the resin material may pick up the color from the mouthwash, leaving you with tinted retainers.
Clean your retainers each time you brush your teeth. Any plaque or food particles that are trapped inside the retainer will also sit on your teeth, potentially causing the decay process to begin.
It is important to note that because Invisalign retainers are constructed from a resin (plastic), you should avoid using warm or hot water. Water that is too warm can distort the retainers, causing them to become ill-fitted. If you have used warm or hot water in the past, bring the retainer to your dentist to ensure that it still fits correctly.
When you are instructed to move on to the next set of retainers, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the previous retainer and store it in its case. There are instances where patients are required to wear a previous retainer. Ensuring it is clean and bacteria-free will help eliminate any odor and residue left on the retainer.
What You Need

Toothbrush or retainer brush
Retainer cleaner or denture cleaner
Toothpaste

 

        

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