When people search for Invisalign as an option to straighten their teeth it is often with thoughts of discreteness involved. Invisalign is perhaps the leading provider of this type of invisible brace, however is it the best one of all?

Is Invisalign the Best Type of Invisible Brace?

Invisalign comes in the form of a series of clear aligners. These are a kind of mould of your teeth made out of clear material. They sit over the teeth tightly pushing them ever so slightly into the desired direction. This method is by far the most well know invisible way to straighten teeth with many celebrities including Justin Bieber having chosen the treatment.

More About the Invisalign Process

Once you have Invisalign on your radar you will first want to book a free consultation to find out as much information as possible. Here you'll get the chance to sit down with an experienced dentist. They will talk you through the process and they will find out if you are a suitable candidate for the treatment. This may involve a routine examination of the current situation of your teeth. This enables the dentist to get an overview of exactly what is required to get you that perfect smile.

Am I a Suitable Candidate?

At this point you may be wondering what exactly is a suitable candidate and are you even one? Well, a suitable candidate is basically a person who fits the requirements for the treatment. With Invisalign, there are a few loops that need to be jumped through. For example, if your bite needs a large amount of correction then the treatment may not be viable and you may need to opt for a more fixed brace approach such as Six Month Smiles. There is also a point to consider on your personal commitment and staying power. These aligners are removable. Yes, that's right. You have the ability to simply pop it out of your mouth at a moments notice. Although a great advantage and unique selling point for many people, this can also lead to the downfall of many teeth straightening journeys. Although Invisalign is a removable teeth straightening option, you do need to wear them for at least 20 hours per day. It is advised to only remove them when you are eating food or drinking. You should then brush your teeth and place the aligners straight back in. If you find that you are not a person with great staying power then you may end up leaving out the aligners for too long each day. This can stall your progress with the brace and put you behind on your treatment plan. So, if you feel that you couldn't stick to the rules then perhaps a fixed brace is a better option for you.

The Next Steps in the Treatment Process

After your treatment has begun you will have moulds taken of your teeth and your aligners will be fabricated back at the lab. You will then be given your first set of aligners. These will sit comfortably over your teeth but will be designed to slightly move your teeth in the right direction. After around two weeks of straightening, you teeth will fit the aligners perfectly and it is time to move to your second set of aligners. You will continue to move through sets of aligners until your new smile has formed! In the meantime, check ups at the dentist will enable him to make sure you are on course and in some situations small adjustments may need to be made!

The Key Advantages of Invisalign

There are many advantages of Invisalign that have led it to becoming one of the leading orthodontic treatments in the dental industry. Here are the key ones that you need to know!

They're Practically Invisible

As we've already mentioned, these braces are almost completely invisible. In fact, it is only if someone gets right up close to your teeth that they will even notice you are on a teeth straightening journey at all. The aligners are made out of a type of plastic that is transparent, this is how the invisibility benefit is created.

They are Completely Removable

The Invisalign aligners are removable which means you can still eat all of your favourite foods. Just remember to brush your teeth before putting your aligners back into your mouth. It is still advised to wear the retainers for at least 20 hours per day. However, if you've a special photograph or occasion then it is fine to take them out for an hour or so.

They're Customised Just For Your Teeth

When you start your journey you will have your teeth mapped out digitally. The dentist then spends time to accurately decide on how each of the teeth will be moved over the coming months. The dentist will be able to make a solid plan for each tooth leaving nothing up to chance!

You Can Follow the Journey With 3D Software

As part of the generation of your aligners, a full 3D model will be created of your teeth. You will then be able to view this and see the path that your teeth are going to take and more importantly the smile that you are going to end up showing off to your friends and family. You are almost seeing into the future with this amazing technology and this cant be offered with many other teeth straightening services.

I Want to Know More About Invisalign!

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