Invisalign® – Who is an Ideal Candidate for this Dental Care Option?

Since Invisalign® is used to treat a wide range of cosmetic dentistry issues such as crowding, spacing, overbite, and underbite to name a few, as well as to treat shifting of teeth after the removal of old fashioned braces, the candidate pool for this treatment option is vast.

There are relatively few limitations with regard to the ideal candidate for this treatment plan with the exception that the individual needs to be over 14 years old (to have allowed time for all teeth, including secondary molars, to have grown in).

And since teens are often concerned about their appearance, Invisalign® clear aligners are an excellent treatment option once the secondary molars have grown in.

Additionally, there should be no undiagnosed or untreated dental corrections (such as remedying decay or cavity issues) before the process begins. By having these matters taken care of beforehand, the goals and treatment plan of the Invisalign® aligners will remain uninterrupted.

Knowing that every patient is unique and not everyone wants to spend time going to a doctor for an initial consultation, Invisalign® has a self-assessment tool on their website that can help candidates feel better about whether or not this treatment plan will fit their needs and lifestyle. And if indicated that the candidate will benefit, the site also recommends a dental professional near them.

Like their younger counterparts, many adults feel very self-conscious at the notion of having to wear old-fashioned style braces; especially if they are in the workforce or social setting where first impression really matters. In cases such as this, Invisalign® offers the perfect solution and makes those individuals ideal candidate for treatment.

But perhaps the most important facet in determining candidacy is to decide how much value the patient places of their own confidence and self-esteem since Invisalign® can help to enhance both of these areas

And lastly, as in all cases where cosmetic dental procedures (or any cosmetic procedure for that matter) are undertaken, it is critical that expectations be clearly investigated, explained, and managed since to avoid disappointment when results are not what they have imagined in their minds.