Invisalign London is a modern method of teeth straightening that has become popular amongst patients of all ages across the world. First introduced in 1999, Invisalign has helped more than 14 million patients straighten their teeth. It is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments amongst dentists, and after plenty of research and development, it can be used to correct a range of orthodontic issues.
Invisalign is different to traditional orthodontic treatment. It is a clear aligner system. This means that it uses clear aligners to straighten your teeth. These aligners are digitally designed, and models are 3D printed using the latest digital dental technology to create aligners that can achieve excellent aesthetic results, comfort, convenience and discretion.
If you are looking for an excellent alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment, you need to speak to your dentist and find out about Invisalign. Invisalign can be used by patients regardless of whether they have undergone orthodontic treatment previously or not. Your dentist will find out what issues are affecting the alignment of your teeth, carry out a three-dimensional scan of your mouth to create a digital image and use this to show you how your teeth can be moved to create a neatly aligned smile using Invisalign.
Invisalign clear aligner system
If your dentist is happy with your dental health and you are satisfied with what your dentist can help you achieve, the scan results will be sent to the Invisalign laboratory for your custom aligners to be created. It takes approximately four weeks for the aligners to arrive, after which you will be ready to begin straightening your teeth.
You will be invited for your initial fitting, and your dentist will fix small, discreet attachments onto your teeth to help the aligners stay in place and apply more pressure to straighten your teeth. The number of aligners in your set will vary, depending on how crooked or misaligned your teeth are, to begin with. Each aligner needs to be worn for approximately two weeks and is designed to move your teeth by about 0.25 millimetres. After that, you can move on to the next aligner by yourself. You do not have to visit your dentist; instead, you can visit the clinic once every three or four months to make sure that the process is coming along successfully.
You need to remember to wear the aligners for approximately 22 hours a day for optimal results and make sure you get the most out of each aligner. Moving on to the next aligner too soon will not work properly either; therefore, you must follow the protocol. The aligners need to be taken out of your mouth when you eat and clean your teeth and replaced as soon as you have finished. The aligners themselves are very easy to clean; you can brush them with your ordinary toothbrush and toothpaste and rinse them in cold water before putting them back in your mouth. Within 6 to 18 months, you should be able to achieve a beautiful new smile. Speak to your dentist today and find out more.
