At Jaffe Orthodontics, we take pride in providing excellent service and care for all of our patients across the board. One of our popular treatments includes braces, available for all ages. While traditional braces are still as popular as ever, many patients choose to go an alternative route by using Invisalign for their treatment.
Invisalign® aligners should be worn a minimum of 18-24 hours per day for the best treatment outcome possible. They should only be removed for eating, drinking, and cleaning.
For the most part, no! That is one of the largest advantages of choosing Invisalign. Since your aligners are removed for eating and cleaning purposes, you’re still able to enjoy the same foods as always! You can also brush and floss as you normally would. Minor changes will be necessary, such as drinking only water while wearing your aligners and avoiding chewing gum and smoking. Compared to the limitations of traditional braces, though, the flexibility of Invisalign is unmatched.
Technology is always advancing, both in technique and improved materials. This allows us to treat more complicated cases. Therefore, if you have been told in the past that you are not an Invisalign® candidate, consider scheduling a consultation with Dr. Jaffe to find out if Invisalign® is now right for you! As your Barrington, Portsmouth, and Bristol Invisalign orthodontist, Dr. Jaffe is capable of treating even some of the most involved Invisalign® cases.
Attachments are tooth-colored “build-ups” applied to your teeth which provide a “handle” for the aligners to grab on to. Because of these attachments, Invisalign® is not completely invisible, but they are still much less noticeable than conventional braces.
While it might sound intimidating, Inter-proximal reduction, or IPR, is simply the process of reshaping teeth to create space for movement. IPR is a common technique used by orthodontists to make the space needed for teeth when using Invisalign®. A tiny amount of enamel is removed from the teeth (a fraction of a millimeter), but the process is safe, with no increase in cavity susceptibility or decreased tooth longevity.
Long story short, nope! As we’ve mentioned, technology improves over time, meaning these days Invisalign® can now treat a much wider range of problems. This includes certain bite problems. The best way to find out if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign® is to visit Dr. Jaffe.
Sometimes, teeth aren’t moving the way we want them to. When this happens, a refinement might be needed. Refinements are additional aligner trays that are adjusted to your needs to ensure the most effective treatment. Refinements typically extend your treatment period a bit but will ensure your smile is exactly what you want at the end.
If you live in the Bristol, RI, and Portsmouth, RI areas, and are ready to take the next step in your orthodontic care, please request an appointment at one of our two locations. We are always accepting new patients and look forward to meeting with you!
In general yes. Invisalign® aligners are only removed for eating, drinking and cleaning. To ensure the best treatment outcome possible, aligners should be worn a minimum of 18-24 hours per day.
In general, no. As the aligners are removed for eating and cleaning, you can still enjoy the same foods, and brush and floss as you normally would. It is not recommended that you drink beverages other than water while your aligners are in. It is also recommended that you refrain from chewing gum and smoking.
Even if you have been previously told that you are not an Invisalign® candidate, consider scheduling a consultation with Dr. Jaffe to find out if Invisalign® is now right for you. New advances in techniques and improved materials now allow us to treat more complicated cases. As your Barrington, Portsmouth and Bristol Invisalign orthodontist, Dr. Jaffe is capable of treating even some of the most involved Invisalign® cases.
Attachments are tooth colored “build ups” applied to your teeth which provide a “handle” for the aligners to grab on to. Because of these attachments, Invisalign® is not completely invisible, but they are still much less noticeable than conventional braces.
Inter-proximal reduction or IPR is the process of re-shaping teeth to create space for movement. It is one of the common techniques used by orthodontists to create space for teeth when using Invisalign®. While we do remove a very small amount of enamel from the teeth (think fraction of a millimeter), this process does not increase the susceptibility of the teeth to cavities, or affect the longevity of the teeth in any way.
As previously stated, with improvements in materials and techniques, Invisalign® can now treat a much wider range of problems. There are definitely certain bite problems that can be corrected with Invisalign®.
Dr. Jordan Jaffe, your Portsmouth and Barrington, RI orthodontist, is always accepting new patients at his two office locations. If you are interested in learning more about Invisalign or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us today!
Dr. Jordan Jaffe, your Portsmouth and Barrington, RI orthodontist, is always accepting new patients at his two office locations. If you are interested in learning more about Invisalign or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us today!
Here at Jaffe Orthodontics, we love meeting new patients at our two office locations in Barrington and Portsmouth, RI, and we are proud to be providers of Invisalign treatment to help each of our patients achieve the smile of their dreams. If you’d like to get started toward a gorgeous new smile, or are interested in learning more about Invisalign, we encourage you to contact us today! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Thank you for choosing Dr. Jordan Jaffe as your local Barrington, Portsmouth, Bristol, Middletown, RI and Swansea, MA orthodontist. At Jaffe Orthodontics, we work hard to accommodate your schedule and make an appointment that works best for you. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation for our clear braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen treatment and more please fill out the form below. Once you submit our form, a member of our Barrington and Portsmouth orthodontics staff will contact you as soon as possible.