Does Invisalign Really Work?
Many skeptics out there get a little worried whenever something new hits the market and they often need assurance from others that it is worth it. A commonly asked question is “Does Invisalign actually work?” The answer is yes. Invisalign has been around for many years and has proven to work. You will always come across certain case, braces or Invisalign, where the patient was unsuccessful in correcting his or her smile, but there is always logical reason. If you follow the instructions and take your treatment seriously, you will without a doubt have a much brighter and healthier smile that will boost your confidence tremendously.
Invisalign works with patients who suffer from the following symptoms.
- Overly crowded teeth
- Widely spaced teeth
- Crossbite
- Overbite
- Underbite
The above symptoms in which Invisalign claims to work for patients still does have its limitations. Invisalign is not for everyone. In an article by Phan and Ling, it was stated that patients with the any of the following conditions may not be suitable candidtates for Invisalign:
- Crowding and spacing which is 5mm or greater
- Skeletal inconsistency of more than 2mm
- Teeth which are severely rotated, usually more than 20 degrees
- Open bites needed to be closed
- Extrusion of teeth
- Teeth severely tipped, usually more than 45 degrees
- Teeth with crowns
- Multiple missing teeth
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