Looking after your aligners for successful teeth straightening with Invisalign

Invisalign London is a highly efficient method of teeth straightening that is ideal for the modern generation who are looking to straighten their teeth without drawing unwanted attention to their mouths. Here at Clear Braces Direct we want to encourage you to straighten your teeth easily and conveniently with Invisalign London. Invisalign London works by using clear thermoplastic aligners that are worn in your mouth to push your teeth into a neatly aligned formation.

Compliance is key for successful results

Most of the process is carried out in the comfort of your own home. The aligners come as a series and you can work through the series without having to visit the dentist very often. However if you are to straighten your teeth successfully with these invisible braces then compliance and dedication is key. Each of the aligners needs to be worn for approximately 2 weeks and they need to remain in your mouth full time. By full time we mean 20 to 22 hours a day taking them out only for eating, drinking and brushing your teeth. If you wear them for less than 18 hours in a day your teeth will move in the direction we want them to for 18 hours and then they will move back into their original positions for the next 6 hours which means you will only gain about half a day’s benefit at the most. If you drop below 18 hours a day then you will need to add another day to the entire process. Even at 18 hours a day the treatment will not be as productive. Therefore it is important that you wear the aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours and put a timer on your watch or mobile phone to remind you how long they have been out of your mouth.

For best results you need to wear your aligners constantly. In this way you will find that your teeth fit smoothly into the next set of aligners. If you do not wear the aligners properly then they may not grip all of your teeth correctly which will prolong the treatment time. To get your treatment back on track you may require extra scans and new aligners and this will be timely and costly for you. With good compliance you can straighten your teeth in as little as 6 to 12 months with Invisalign.

Hold on to your aligners!

Another good tip is to retain your old aligners when you finish with them. If you accidentally lose or damage your current aligner then you can always wear your previous aligner until you receive a replacement. This can prevent your teeth from falling back into their original positions. It helps keep your treatment on track. The aligners will have a handy travel case and it is important that you keep the aligners in the case when they are out of your mouth to prevent any scratches or damage. It is also important to remember that you keep your aligners clean, brushing them with a toothbrush and toothpaste and rinsing them with cold water before you put them back in your mouth. Look after your aligners and you will achieve excellent results with us.