Orthodontics Defined
Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
I am not an orthodontist but when I went in for my consultation he told me it would take 24 months with metal braces and would cost $4,500. When I asked him about Invisalign he said I could go that route, it would cost $5000 and should only take 12 months. After much thought I went with Invisalign. I was fitted last week and will get my aligners next month. I talk a lot more about the cost and the consultation where my orthodontist talked about my 3 different options in my first post on my blog: http://my-invisalign.blogspot.com/
hope this helps.
I would recommend going back to your orthodontist and ask if they are certified for Invisalign and if so to give you a quote and timeline for that treatment. If they’re don’t do Invisalign.. go somewhere else that does!
ok so invisalign cost depends on your problem, like how long its going to take to fix and with that said that how you’ll know how long it will take.
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go to Invisalign.com & there you can find what orthodontist is near you & they will probably, im sure have a free consulation & they can tell you for how long &the cost better then i can… Hope I helped