Please explain how invisalign works..?
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ORthodontist are charging about $7000 for invisalign.  Dentist charge a little less. However if your teeth need extra attention like pulling down (extrusion) then your better off going to the Orthodontist.  They can set up your teeth for the invisalign then move you right in to the treatment.  They can modify the invialign tray to  pull the teeth down mechanically with bands and so on.  In short the secialist has more experience to draw on.  \n\nThe orthodontist takes molds of your teeth and sends to the \ninvisalign company located in Santa Clara California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. \n\nInvisalign Trays are made by a computer program and lasers.  The program scans the molds of your teeth into its 3-d software.  An orthodontist then sets your teeth in the computer the way he wants them to look. Then the software take your virtual teeth and moves them to the postion that the orthodontist desires in a series of steps.  It generates virtual movements like baby steps.  Then it takes the individual movements like a snap shot.  \n\nENter the lasers.  Laser then make phisical molds of your virtual teeth, using the snapshots.  The molds form a framework from which the trays are then made, packaged and sent back to your orthodontist to be given to you.
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to straighten out your bite after the bottom teeth are re aligned
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You should go back to your orthodontist to ensure things are all right.  Today's modern retainers are pretty easy to bend so you should get it assessed.  And definitely keep wearing your retainer every night - it takes a long, long time for your teeth to get well-seated again and stay still.  Even then, you should wear your retainer at night for as long as you can.  :)
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If your teeth are not really messed up, you might be a candidate for Invisalign.  Go to http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/ and look them over.  You can get the name of a dentist near you.  Maybe your own dentist is already Invisalign certified.\n~
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I have had braces on for about 6 months now. 1st you get "spacers" put on your very back teeth, and you wear them for 1 week then you get your braces put on. Spacers are little blue rubber bands that make room in between your teeth so the braces can go on. I thought that this part was worse than getting the actual braces put on. It feels like you have huge Pisces of meat stuck in between your teeth. It is really sore when you bite down, with them on, so plan to eat soft foods for a week or so. Then when it comes time for your braces you feel like your lips are being pushed out and that they look huge, but that feeling goes away within a week or less. And once a month you go to your orthodontist to get your braces adjusted or have new wires put on. Your teeth are sore for a little less than a week after that happens. I personally can't wait until my braces are taken off! Good Luck!
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Invisaglign can also be done a lot quicker.  Say, about a year or less instead of more than a year.  H O W E V E R, you have to be a candidate for Invisalign.  It does not work for every kind of orthodontic problem.  You have to be at least 14 years old, have no crowding etc., insurance will also not cover this.  Things to consider.
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As a practicing orthodontist, I can offer you the following advice: Seek the services of a board certified orthodontist in your area. Don't go to general dentists or shop prices at "clinics."  The orthodontist will do a complete diagnostic workup, (models, x-rays, photos. etc) He/She will then have a treatment conference with you to discuss results. Invisalign can only work in selected cases. Ceramic braces are for more difficult problems that invisalign can't correct. As a last resort, consider having crowns or laminates placed.  They involve tooth preparation (reduction in size and shape) prior to cementing.\nGood luck.\nNJ orthodontist
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Depends on how long you have had braces on .  They don't usually put them on right away.  After several months then they put them on.  ask your ortho.
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There are two basic kinds of arch wire used in braces.  One is rigid and the other is flexible.  Either one is formed into the "ideal" arch form for the patient.  The brackets are put on the teeth in such a position that once the teeth are drawn to the arch wire by elastics, they will be in proper alignment.  The orthodontist may not be able to start out with the "final" arch wire and will have to use a few intermediate arch wires to accomplish the desired movement in stages.  The flexible wires don't work too different from the rigid wires, but they have memory of their original shape and will help provide some of the active force required to move the teeth, so you may not need as many arch wire changes.
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I really don't know of any drawbacks to invisalign.  They are clear mouth trays that you wear all of the time, except when you are eating.  They are very hard to detect, you can hardly see them.  They seem to be a little more expensive then the traditional braces.  At our office they run about five thousand dollars, in which some insurances will cover about half of that.  The only drawback that I can think of would be lack of patient compliance.  IF you don't wear them the prescribed amount of time, then the dentist/orthodontist can't guarantee that your teeth will move the way they are suppose to.  With traditional brackets and bands they are cemented on to your teeth, thus you have to wear them.  Invsisalign is trays you can take in and out, so if you are not wearing them then you are going to waste your money.  I understand they take a little getting use to when you are talking, but this goes away in no time.  I don't know if anyone noticed, but a few years ago tom cruise wore them.  Good luck.
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Orthoclear's founder was one of the original founding members of Invisalign. I'm not exactly sure about Orthoclear's product, but I know they're not allowed to use the same software system which is the biggest part that allows Invisalign to function efficiently. Orthoclear had to come up with a different system on their own and I've yet to see how it works or if there will be any patent issues.
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Yes it hurts. It's basically pulling your teeth into alignment by force. It will get easier once your teeth start going in line.
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It will be hard to find many dentists that are willing to do "lingual" braces.  They are very hard to place on patIEnts and very hard to keep on patients.  Due to their placement on the backs of the teeth, you are very prone to biting the brackets off.  They are not very comfortable to your tongue and a nightmare to keep clean.  Depending how much movement you need to achieve, invisible braces may work (ie. Invisalign).  they are clear plastic trays that are changed every two weeks that "slowly" move your teeth into place.  However, they are not ideal for every case.  They are move aesthetic that conventional metal braces, but they have their limitations.  You may also want to consider ceramic braces.  They are placed on the front of your teeth similar to conventional metal braces, but they are tooth colored.  In my opinion, braces (whether metal or ceramic) can achieve your desired results usually faster than the invisible braces and they can control the movement of the teeth better.  As for retention. if you do the invisible braces, your last tray will become your "Permanent" Retainer.  With braces, your Orthodontist will probably suggest a conventional acrylic retainer with a metal wire in front.  Now this is not as esthetic; however, it allows your Orthodontist to "fine tune" your teeth even after the braces have come off!  Hope that this proves helpful!
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Ask your dentist.  He will refer you to an orthodontist.
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I went to see an orthodontist recently for the same problem after having had braces years ago. She told me I would need braces for a while to correct the problem. Apparently in some cases a retainer won't be enough to shift teeth back into place.
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Unfortunately no. Invisilign is only meant for the very minimal of straightening of the teeth and as far as the venners go. It all depends on who does your veneers. I have 4 of them in the front and they are beautiful and I have had them for about 6 years and ahve never had a problem with them. They are much easier to care for than braces and depending on how many you need could be much cheaper, but I wouldn't let a dentist in Iraq do them no offense to anyone. My husband is a D.D.S. here in California and he specializes in cosmetic dentistry etc. He did my veneers and a whole lot of full mouth reconstruction cases and all of our patients have been thrilled with them. If you ever make it back to the states and can wait to have them done , I would seriously consider looking him up. We have had people all the way from England fly in to have their work done by him. Look him up and you can even email him for further dental questions.  www.lafrom.com  Hope this helps!
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I had rubber bands when I had braces, &  it will allign your front and bottom teeth so it makes them more one on top of the other. It does make you sore for a few days when you first start, but it doesn't hurt any worse than getting them tightened every month.