{"id":117,"date":"2024-01-05T18:54:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T18:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drruiz.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2024-02-06T22:48:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:48:36","slug":"invisalign-myths-busted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drruiz.com\/blog\/invisalign-myths-busted\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign Myths Busted"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re thinking about getting Invisalign<\/a>, you\u2019re not the only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the name implies, Invisalign is a nearly invisible plastic aligner that realigns teeth by applying pressure and moving your teeth in the desired places. They can be used to correct crowding and spacing issues, as well as for mild to moderate bite issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

While we can talk all day about what Invisalign is and does, for this article, let\u2019s talk about what Invisalign isn\u2019t and doesn\u2019t do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 1: Invisalign is painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some people out there who are scared of getting invisalign for one simple reason \u2014 they think it\u2019s going to be painful for months on end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, in fact, any pain or discomfort you might feel when getting invisalign typically goes away after the first week of wearing them consistently. And any pain you do end up feeling in the beginning is usually mild. The pain you may feel with Invisalign<\/a> is also generally less than you would feel with traditional braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: Invisalign takes longer than braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another reason some people avoid getting Invisalign treatment is that they think that it takes significantly longer than traditional braces. In reality, metal braces typically require 20-24 months<\/a>, while Invisalign treatment usually requires about 7 to 18 months. Of course, this timeline depends on the level of misalignment of your teeth, so it\u2019s important to consult a dentist for an actual estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: Invisalign is highly unaffordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The amount you pay for Invisalign depends on multiple factors, like the complexity of your treatment, your dentist, and how consistent you are with your treatment. Whatever you end up paying, if you have PPO dental insurance, your plan may cover between 25% to 50% of the total cost of treatment<\/a>, making Invisalign far more affordable than you may have thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 4: Invisalign is difficult to maintain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like anything else, it\u2019s important to take care of your Invisalign trays so they don\u2019t get damaged or dirty, but they don\u2019t require excessive maintenance<\/a>. Here\u2019s what we recommend doing to maintain your aligners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n