What Your Life Will Be Like After Invisalign Treatment

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Imagine you've just finished your Invisalign® treatment. You're removing your final set of Invisalign clear aligners and getting ready to show off your gorgeous, healthy smile. (You worked so hard for it, and you should be extremely proud!) You are thrilled by the spectacular results you, your Invisalign aligners, and our orthodontists have achieved!

When you glance in the mirror, you see your teeth are sparkling and straight. (Is that a movie star looking at you in the mirror?) You feel like a celebrity! You surely feel transformed, and you can't wait to show the world your new grin!

So, what happens now? And how will you retain your new smile?

Here's what to expect in your life after using Invisalign!

Invisalign can change your appearance

Are you wondering if your facial shape will change after Invisalign? Let us chat about it. So, while it may seem evident that your Invisalign treatment will improve the appearance of your teeth—which is true—the influence of Invisalign on your appearance goes much deeper! 

Orthodontic procedures bring your teeth and jaw bones into proper alignment, resulting in a more balanced facial look. The specialty of medicine known as "dentofacial orthopedics" focuses on the structure of the teeth as it relates to the look of the face. Many clients who had poor bite problems previous to their Invisalign treatment see a significant shift in their facial structure once their treatment is completed!

Invisalign alters functioning

As Invisalign moves your teeth into proper alignment, daily activities such as eating, swallowing, and breathing become easier! Obstructions in our airways can cause difficulty breathing. In moderate situations, these airway blockages may be undetectable until the airways are opened with orthodontic therapy. When the airways become clogged, patients frequently develop mouth-breathing, which is commonly addressed with orthodontic treatments that widen the mouth. When you can breathe normally through your nose again, you'll realize how much air you've been missing. If you snore, talk to your orthodontist about our Sleep Solutions treatment, which will allow you to breathe easier during the day and night!

Chewing and consuming food may have been painful or uncomfortable for you before treatment. If your teeth and jaw bones are not aligned, your teeth become misaligned (your top and bottom teeth do not touch evenly when you chew or bite). You may have frequently bit your tongue or lip while chewing as a result; Invisalign improves your bite. Once your teeth have been corrected and your bite is in a healthy position, you will be able to chew and eat whatever you want without pain!

So, if you want to find a specialist and get your Invisalign aligners, you may search “Invisalign near me” to find a good doctor in your neighborhood.

Invisalign transforms your smile, and retainers help to maintain it

The days of Invisalign aligners have passed, but you must wear your new retainers consistently to protect your teeth from slipping out of place. Your detachable retainers will be worn for a prolonged period after treatment. Immediately following your treatment, you will wear your retainers for 24 hours, day and night. Once our orthodontists give you the "okay," you can wear your detachable retainer solely at night!

Many people acquire a permanent, fixed retainer to keep their bottom teeth aligned. Some patients, depending on their bite, may also be candidates for a fixed upper retainer. This retainer is a little twisted metal wire connected to the back surface of the bottom teeth.

If you have a permanent retainer, you must take additional care of your teeth because the wire may come free while you are unaware! This is particularly true if you bite your fingernails! To remove any food or plaque that may have become lodged between the teeth and underneath the fixed wire retainer, use SuperFloss, GUM® Soft-Picks, or Platypus orthodontic flossers.

Life is unpredictable, and retainers do get lost from time to time. Avoid wrapping your retainers in a cloth or paper towel and dumping them in the trash! Also, dogs adore human saliva and will go to any length to obtain and consume it!