{"id":287,"date":"2023-12-05T21:05:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T21:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chenetdental.com\/blog\/?p=287"},"modified":"2024-01-16T21:08:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T21:08:42","slug":"asking-about-alterations-what-are-invisalign-refinements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chenetdental.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/05\/asking-about-alterations-what-are-invisalign-refinements\/","title":{"rendered":"Asking About Alterations: What are Invisalign Refinements?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign<\/a> is a popular alternative to traditional braces. It consists of clear plastic aligner trays that are custom-fitted to sit over your teeth and gently move them over time. They\u2019re much more discrete than bulky metal brackets, but that\u2019s not the only advantage of this orthodontic therapy. Another big benefit is that treatment is often complete after 12 months instead of several years. That said, if for some reason your teeth aren\u2019t moving as expected, then you\u2019ll have to wait a little longer. Keep reading to learn more about Invisalign refinements and why they\u2019re sometimes necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is an Invisalign Refinement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This term simply refers to alterations that need to be made to your aligners when your pearly whites aren\u2019t shifting as intended. Your dentist provides you with new trays every week or two throughout treatment to account for their movement. If the current plan isn\u2019t as effective as it should be, your dentist will need to implement changes that get you back on track.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are Invisalign Refinements Applied?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you first started treatment, your dentist captured various digital images and impressions of your teeth, jaw, and bite alignment. This information was used to make an individualized strategy that exerted the exact amount of pressure necessary to rearrange your teeth with each new set of trays. If you\u2019re not seeing the progress you expected, they\u2019ll need to reexamine your current condition and possibly take new images to build a better plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Avoid Invisalign Refinements?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons your teeth might not relocate the way your dentist anticipated. In some cases, there\u2019s a stubborn tooth that simply won\u2019t budge and needs to be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other instances, you can prevent needing refinements by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n