We ended last month blogging about Invisalign, the clear solution for straightening teeth that we offer in our Greenfield office. For adults and teens that feel self-conscious about the idea of wearing braces but believe straight teeth will improve their quality of life and dental health, Invisalign can be a good alternative to traditional braces. Your Greenfield dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda, previously offered you FAQs on clear braces. Today we’re going to challenge you to a quiz to see how well you were paying attention.
Questions
Q1. True or false: Invisalign consists of the same aligners for all patients, so you must have a specific set of straightening needs that fall in line with that.
Q2. True or false: Invisalign aligners consist of one set of aligners per patient.
Q3. True or false: Dentists keep the different sizes and shapes of aligners in-office, much like optometrists keep different sizes and types of contact lenses in their office.
Q4. True or false: Invisalign is a good choice for people with underbites and overbites.
Answers
A1. FALSE – Invisalign is customized to each individual patient. How? Your Greenfield dentists will begin with an extensive set of measurements and impressions of your teeth. Invisalign is great for patients for many reasons, not the least of which is the use of three dimensional computer imaging that allows you to see a sneak preview of what your teeth will look like when the entire procedure is finished.
A2. FALSE – You will be given a series of customized aligners that will be changed every two weeks throughout treatment.
A3. FALSE – A professional lab will be sent your measurements and impressions so they can expertly manufacture your personal Invisalign aligners.
A4. TRUE – Invisible braces are a great choice for people that have overcrowded teeth, poor spacing, crossbites, underbites, and/or overbites.
Invisalign from Your Greenfield Dentists
If you are interested in Invisalign, contact our Greenfield dentist office by calling 413-772-0842. We are happy to provide comprehensive dentistry to patients in the Western region of Massachusetts, close to the surrounding states of CT, NH, VT, and NY. Our patients come from the surrounding towns of Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turners Falls, Northfield, Amherst, Northampton, the 01301 zip code and surrounding neighborhoods.