{"id":79,"date":"2019-07-14T14:31:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-14T14:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2019-07-24T14:38:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T14:38:42","slug":"invisalign-faq-bakersfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/invisalign-faq-bakersfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign FAQ | Bakersfield CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>When would my orthodontist recommend Invisalign?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to straighten your teeth or improve your smile by correcting mild to moderate orthodontic issues such as overcrowded or protruding teeth, malocclusion or bad bite, or under\/cross\/overbites, then your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/services\/invisalign-bakersfield\/\">orthodontist in Bakersfield, CA<\/a> may recommend Invisalign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While traditional braces can also be used to address the same problems, you may prefer Invisalign because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clear aligners are less noticeable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aligners are removable, which makes it easier to maintain your normal diet and oral care routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s more comfortable\u00a0 &#8211; there\u2019s no metal to irritate your gums, tongue, or lips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What are Invisalign aligners made of?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aligners are made from medical grade, thermoplastic polymer that has high elasticity to allow for a more precise aligner fit and superior tooth movement, as well as to facilitate the delivery of a gentle and constant force during treatment with great comfort. Each set of aligners is custom-made to deliver a perfect fit over your teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Does Invisalign have an age limit?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, clear aligner treatment is recommended for adults of all ages because their teeth and jaws have finished growing and developing. Adults are also motivated and responsible enough to wear their aligners as directed by the Invisalign specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike braces that are fixed to your teeth, which means that the treatment will continue without requiring your input, Invisalign aligners require active participation from the patient. You\u2019re required to wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, removing them only when eating and brushing\/flossing your teeth. You need to follow the direction strictly to ensure that your treatment proceeds as required, and doesn\u2019t take longer than intended as this will increase the cost of treatment as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, there is an on option for teens known as Invisalign Teen that allows teenagers to enjoy the benefits of clear aligners when straightening their teeth. Some unique features of this option include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power ridges that facilitate the growth of tooth roots into the right places\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra features to accommodate the developing teeth in teens\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools to help ensure teens wear each set of aligners for the recommended time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complimentary replacements in case the aligners are lost or damaged\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please consult your orthodonitc specialist to learn more about the Invisalign system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When would my orthodontist recommend Invisalign? If you are looking to straighten your teeth or improve your smile by correcting mild to moderate orthodontic issues such as overcrowded or protruding teeth, malocclusion or bad bite, or under\/cross\/overbites, then your orthodontist in Bakersfield, CA may recommend Invisalign.\u00a0 While traditional braces can also be used to address &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/invisalign-faq-bakersfield\/\" class=\"b\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":76,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[17,31,30,29],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79\/revisions\/80"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bakersfielddentaloffice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}