Our dental clinic is open and you can read our COVID-safe procedures here.
We have unfortunately had to temporarily stop our beauty treatments in line with Government regulations. All existing appointments will be rescheduled.
Our dental clinic is open and you can read our COVID-safe procedures here.
We have unfortunately had to temporarily stop our beauty treatments in line with Government regulations. All existing appointments will be rescheduled.
Looking back a couple of decades ago, your choices for teeth straightening were very limited. Fixed braces were the go-to orthodontic treatment. If you didn’t want metal brackets and wires fitted to your teeth, you’d have to remain unhappy with your smile and risk the oral health problems that go with misalignments.
Thankfully, these days, there are plenty of teeth straightening choices. You could have tooth-coloured ceramic braces or the fast-acting Six Month Smiles. Alternatively, you could have a clear aligner.
When people talk about clear aligners, one brand name often springs to mind; Invisalign.
Here are some reasons why Invisalign is such a popular choice for straightening teeth.
Invisalign is a clear aligner system. Each custom-made aligner is translucent, meaning nobody will notice you’re wearing it on your teeth.
Made from a patented plastic called SmartTrack, Invisalign isn’t just barely noticeable to other people; you’ll hardly notice it’s there, either. Each aligner is lightweight, and the smooth material will feel comfortable in your mouth.
Whether you’ve got overcrowding, gaps, crooked teeth, or even a complex bite issue that affects how your jaws align when you close your mouth, Invisalign can help.
Your aligner will apply gentle force to your teeth. Because you’ll wear the aligner most of the time for a prolonged period, the pressure will slowly move your teeth into a better position.
During your treatment, you’ll change your aligner every couple of weeks. Your replacement aligner will differ from your last one. This is because it’s designed to move your teeth slightly closer to the end goal.
Often, wearers of fixed braces complain that food constantly gets trapped between the wires and their teeth. Not only that but all of the brackets can become a haven for food debris.
Nobody wants the remnants of their last meal hanging around their mouth long after they’ve finished eating. The good news is that Invisalign is removable. You can take it out and enjoy eating whatever you want.
Again, when it comes to keeping a brace clean, some people find it hard to brush around their metalwork. With Invisalign, there are no brackets and wires to navigate around.
Just like when you’re eating, all you have to do is take your aligner out and brush your teeth as you normally would.
Don’t forget your aligner will pick up food debris and bacteria while wearing it. This means you should clean your aligner twice daily when you brush your teeth. You can do this under running water with a soft toothbrush and soap.
Fixed braces need adjusting periodically. This means tightening the wires, so the teeth get pulled closer to their new position.
With Invisalign, there’s no need to make any adjustments. Every couple of weeks, we’ll give you a new aligner to wear. Simply swap your old one for your new one, and you’ll be one step closer to a beautifully straight smile.
With Invisalign, your entire treatment is planned out in advance using the latest technology. We’ll take digital scans of your teeth as they are now. These images are run through the planning software, and every step of your new smile journey is calculated.
Best of all, we can show you exactly how your new smile will look before you even start.
Invisalign is a popular, life-changing treatment for straightening your teeth. Call us today and book your consultation to find out more about the benefits of Invisalign and learn if you’re a suitable candidate.
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