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Over the years, one of the most popular advances in orthodontic technology has been Invisalign. They have been around for quite some time, and whether you're looking into Invisalign or Invisalign Teen, rest easy knowing that it's always improving. That said, with the popularity of Invisalign came a rather large amount of myths. Read on to learn more truths about Invisalign:

MISCONCEPTION: Invisalign comes without insurance

TRUTH: Invisalign is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that as long as you have an insurance policy covering orthodontics, Invisalign is part of that. Many people understandably get worried about how much getting their smile fixed will cost when using Invisalign. Hand-in-hand with this is concern over lost insurance benefits. In truth, there are no obstacles to treatment beginning at any time.

Financing can be solved easily by looking into your policy to check if orthodontics is part of your coverage. Should it not be there, talk to your dentist who will help you find a workable solution.

MISCONCEPTION: Invisalign's duration is longer than that of braces

TRUTH: Teeth move at the same pace whether braces or Invisalign are involved. The pace wherein teeth move counts on your biology, as the patient. Not all teeth move at the same rate, and that's why. A patient's bite's complexity, teeth spacing, or crowding's severity determine the duration of a particular treatment.

MISCONCEPTION: Invisalign is a "one size fits all" solution across multiple dental issues

TRUTH: The point of Invisalign use is teeth straightening. That said, the diagnosis and/or treatment plan does not come from Align Treatment, the manufacturer. Instead, the training and skill of the doctor you see play a key role in the success or failure of each Invisalign user's case. Also, the level of expertise and experience in doctors is very different.

In the same vein, no two dental conditions are alike. Invisalign can solve many things, but it is not the default for every single dental issue.

MISCONCEPTION: Only a certain age can take on Invisalign

TRUTH: There is no such thing as being too young or too old to take on Invisalign. As soon as patients lose their baby teeth, they can take on Invisalign Teen. On the other end of the spectrum, older folks (around 60 to 70 years old) get treated successfully using Invisalign. There is no minimum or maximum age limit here.

MISCONCEPTION: When a patient has complicated issues, Invisalign simply will not work

TRUTH: Invisalign can handle practically any orthodontic problem. Whether the issue is simple or has a lot of complications, it's of great help. As previously mentioned, the technology of Invisalign moves with the times. Over the last decade alone, there have been remarkable changes. It's good news because people who may not have been eligible for Invisalign back then could very well have a stellar shot at it now.

Conclusion

Invisalign has been very popular as a dental treatment over the years. With that, however, has come many unfounded misconceptions. These lies include an age limit on users, taking longer than braces, and not working on complicated issues.

Looking for an affordable dentist in Waterford, Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti that offers Invisalign? Schedule an appointment at Dental House MI. We’re a dental practice that provides services such as cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, preventive dentistry, and more.

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