Things you need to know about Invisalign

When it comes to dental care and altering the position of your teeth as an adult, you will want to know as much as possible before approaching any dental team about treatment options. And while the internet is a great place to gain this information, there are some things about clear aligners or fitted braces that only professionals in the industry know about.

These are facts that can alter your perception of whether or not the treatment is suitable for you. Luckily, we think our industry secrets so to speak are beneficial for everybody to know and can help you make the right choice for yourself.

At Clear Braces Direct, we have worked with Invisalign London thousands of times and have seen how this invisible aligner can change someone’s smile and confidence in as little as 6 months.  So if you want to get a straighter smile in a short time, come to us and we can assess your suitability.

But what are some of the things that you may need to know about Invisalign London before undertaking it?

It is suitable for most people

In years gone by, the only way to correct any manner of misalignment in adult teeth was with a fitted metal brace. However, as most misalignments that occur in adult teeth are mild to moderate, most people who have them will be suitable for Invisalign London. And there is only one way to know if you are suitable and that is to contact our team for an assessment.

Your teeth may feel loose

If you had a friend in your teenage years or childhood who was wearing fitted braces, you may remember that they complained that their teeth felt loose. This can be very scary but it is not uncommon, even when you are using invisible aligners. Remember this is a tool designed to move your teeth and so, there may be a bit of intermittent wobbling when you are wearing the aligners. If you have concerns about how loose your teeth feel, then please call our team urgently for a check-up.

There may be buttons

There may be additional requirements for your invisible aligner to work successfully. One of these is a button or buttons, which our team attaches to your teeth with dental cement to improve tracking or fitting. These will be tooth coloured so don’t worry and the fitting will not hurt. Try to think of them as almost invisible brackets which will be used to hold the aligners on and improve the realignment process.

Your oral hygiene will improve

There is a lot of brushing and flossing involved when it comes to wearing invisible aligners. You will need to brush your teeth after you finish eating, alongside after drinking sugary beverages. Not forgetting the prerequisite brushing twice a day! So it is highly likely that whilst you wear invisible aligners, your dental hygiene will improve.

It will be quick!

And finally, one more thing is that the treatment is likely to be very quick for most of our patients. Invisible aligners are only usually required for between 3 to 6 months but remember for your deadline to stick, you will need to adhere to wearing the aligners for a minimum of 22 hours per day.