5 facts about getting straight teeth at home that you need to know

If you undertook orthodontic treatment as a teenager or child, you probably remember all the need-to-know facts associated with the process.

For instance, your dentist would have probably told you to brush your teeth after meals when wearing a fitted brace and avoid certain foods as they can become stuck to the archwires. If you are now a teenager or adult and have noticed that your teeth are becoming slightly misaligned, then you may be less than eager to use a fitted metal brace again due to some of these dietary and lifestyle restrictions. But there is now an option that will allow you to realign your teeth discreetly: Invisalign!

When it comes to choosing a provider of Invisalign, our team at Clear Braces Direct is experienced with this brand of aligner. We know that if you are a suitable candidate for treatment with Invisalign, you can use it to get straight teeth at home London, which is more convenient for you and saves a lot of trips to our dental surgery.

But Invisalign is different to a standard fitted brace, and if you are using Invisalign to get straight teeth at home London, there are some things about the treatment process that you need to know. So, read on to find out more!

You are in charge!

With a fitted brace, your dentist would be in charge of tightening it and ensuring that it was working. When it comes to getting straight teeth at home London with Invisalign, you are in charge! This means you will be responsible for ensuring that all the aligners are worn in the correct order and fitting correctly, and you will be responsible for sending selfies to our team.

It may cause a twinge

Since an Invisalign aligner is removable, it can be easy to assume that it will not cause any pressure on your mouth. But you need to be aware that the aligner is designed to move your teeth, so it may be slightly uncomfortable, especially when you wear a new aligner in the series. To mitigate this discomfort, use over-the-counter pain relievers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.

You will need to stay in touch

You will need to keep in regular contact with our team so that we can ensure that the process is working; send our team selfies of your smile once a week using the associated Invisalign app. These weekly updates will allow us to assess whether the treatment is working properly and spot and resolve potential problems

It is pretty quick

Invisalign is a fast-acting aligner and can straighten your teeth in as little as 3 to 6 months. But when you are using it at home, your treatment time will depend on you staying in contact with our team and promptly reporting any issues that may be occurring.

Retainers will be needed

Much like a fitted brace, once the treatment is over, you will be given a custom-made retainer by our team; this will need to be worn to ensure that your teeth stay in their new positions.