Orthodontics in Barcelona. Invisible orthodontics, Invisalign®

Yes, this treatment offers excellent results. Currently, it is the option chosen by more professionals and patients. The final result achieved is the same, as long as the professional's instructions are followed and the aligners are worn for the indicated daily time.

The treatment time with invisible orthodontics can sometimes be somewhat higher than that of traditional orthodontics. This is because the final phase of any orthodontic treatment, called refinement, is somewhat slower with aligner systems.

As a general rule, this treatment can be used for any dental malposition problem, such as crowding, excessive separation, overbite, crossbite... In other words, it is used both for minor corrections and to treat more complex cases.

The objective of orthodontic treatments is to return the teeth to their natural position, so it is normal to feel some slight discomfort or a sensation of pressure during the first days of each treatment phase, which disappear immediately. These discomforts can be perceived in both traditional and invisible orthodontics, since they are a consequence of the teeth being repositioned.

Yes, the results of an orthodontic treatment can be definitive, although it will be the orthodontist who tells us what other actions we must carry out so that the treatment is complete and does not reverse, such as wearing a retainer for a time, which prevents repositioned teeth return to their pre-treatment position.

Yes, it usually costs between 40% and 60% higher compared to conventional metal brackets. However, it is still the most chosen option for its functional and aesthetic comfort.

Yes, in fact, one of the advantages of this treatment is that the aligners can be removed to eat or, for example, if we have an important meeting or social event. However, we must bear in mind that if we do not wear the aligners for at least 20 hours a day, the treatment will not be effective, and it will take longer.

Yes, since the aligners can be removed to eat or drink, so they do not bother or retain food remains, as happens with braces. It is important to carry out proper oral hygiene after each meal and to replace the aligners as soon as possible.

In general, aligners do not affect the way you speak at all. There is simply an initial period of adaptation, during which we can have a feeling of strangeness due to the fact of having a foreign object in the mouth. However, this sensation disappears in a few days, as we get used to the aligners.

Yes, it is common to correct malposition problems during childhood, either with braces or invisible orthodontics. It must be taken into account that, in the latter, the aligners are removable, so we must ensure that the child is responsible and wears them the minimum number of hours per day indicated. In any case, it should be the professional who indicates the most appropriate treatment for each patient.

The two main precautions that must be taken with invisible orthodontics are, on the one hand, wearing the aligners for the minimum number of hours per day indicated by our dentist, and on the other, performing correct oral hygiene after each meal and before re-inserting them. the aligners. The professional who carries out the treatment will tell us if any other special care needs to be taken.

Before performing any orthodontic treatment, it is advisable to have the disease under control. It will be the specialist who tells us what previous treatment must be carried out in case of periodontal disease, if it is advisable to do orthodontics, and what extra care we must take into account. Call us to make an appointment with our specialist and we will give you all the information in a single visit so that you can start your orthodontic treatment.