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Invisalign started using a new material in Jan 2013. The new material is called SmartTrack and patients have been very happy. They are easier to remove and more flexible (more comfortable). There is nothing to worry about.
Invisalign has recently done a lot of research in using a new material for all the trays being fabricated from now on. It is supposed to be much more efficient at moving teeth then the old material was.
Yes, the Invisalign aligners now feel different and you are correct. It is a different material as of January 2013. All aligners now are made with a different material that is not as stiff but moves your teeth with a gently force with the same (if not better) movements. PS: They always said Made in Mexico since 1999. They have been making them across the border in the same place that most medical manufacturers are located near Mexicali.
After 10 years of research and development the company has started using a new material that is more effective and more comfortable! Both the old material and the new material have always been manufactured in Mexico although the company is out of california and much of the tech work is done in Costa Rica
Invisalign refinement is usually covered as part of the treatment. So it is a good option to stick with it to avoid additional costs.
Just make sure you review the treatment plan with your dentist and have him explain to you what his end goal for your treatment is. He should be able to make changes to the treatment to move the teeth in a more desirable way. Express Invisalign cases unfortunately are very limited, which is why...
Invisalign will not be able to correct this kind of problem, but lingual or traditional braces can do the job. In such a crowded situation it is advisable to create room by extraction otherwise to fit those teeth in everything will be pushed out outside the parameters of the bone support causing...
