Category: Invisalign

If you have recently attended an appointment regarding orthodontic realignment as an adult, you may have been given the green light to proceed with treatment such as an invisible aligner.

This is a great way to straighten your teeth; as an invisible aligner is, as the name suggests, visually discreet and has the ability to speed up the treatment process significantly, while also being more comfortable to wear in daily life.

But you may have some questions about how to maintain and manage the aligner in day-to-day life.

At Clear Braces Direct London, our team has been using Invisalign London to help patients get the straighter smiles that they want and deserve for a long time. And so we know all there is to know about maintaining this aligner and how you can get the most out of it.

In this article, we offer a short guide into how to use and manage daily life with Invisalign London.

Keep them in!

Invisalign London is a removable aligner and so, it can be all too tempting to take it out and leave it out for longer than needed. On average, you should keep the aligners in for around 22 hours per day unless you are instructed to do otherwise by a member of our team.

If you do not keep the aligners in your mouth for the required time, your teeth may cease to move or, more worryingly, they may revert back to the former positions in your mouth, creating an issue with the next stage of orthodontic treatment and the wearing of a new aligner.

So, in short, keep them in!

Keep them clean

Made from clear plastic, it is important to keep your aligners clean to ensure that they remain discreet and to make certain that your teeth and gums remain healthy for the duration of the treatment.

Luckily, it is not difficult to keep these aligners clean; simply rinse them under a cool tap twice a day and use a toothbrush to remove any stubborn debris. Do not under any circumstances rinse an aligner with hot water, as this can cause them to warp out of shape, which will lead to that particular aligner needing to be replaced.

Keep up with your selfies

For the duration of your treatment, each week you will need to send our team a photo or a selfie to show how the treatment is affecting your teeth.

This is important for keeping your visits to our team to a minimum. So even if you are a bit camera shy, it is important to keep up with your selfies, so our team can determine if the treatment is working or if we need to approach your dental realignment from a different angle.

Keep your appointments

A key advantage of invisible aligners is that they do not require tightening or adjusting, and so you will not need to attend our surgery as often as you would with a traditional brace.

But it is important when you have an appointment with our team that you keep it. These appointments allow our team to check for signs of tooth decay, gum disease and, of course, to assess if the realignment process is working.

If you suspect that there is an issue with your gums or your teeth when you are wearing an aligner, then feel free to contact us at any time.

Concerning dentistry in recent years, particularly orthodontics, more and more adults have been seeking treatment to correct misalignments which may be new, or that they simply missed the opportunity to treat when they were younger.

And being adults, many patients have been less than eager to wear a fitted or metal brace. So once dental teams began to expand their use of clear braces and invisible aligners they met with much success.

Fast forward to 2022, and invisible aligners are more prevalent in adult dental care than ever before!

At Clear Braces Direct, we have helped many patients who are seeking treatment for misalignments to get the straighter smiles they want using invisible aligners such as the world-famous Invisalign London. And if you are suitable for treatment using this aligner, we will be more than happy to help you too!

So, what are some of the advantages that Invisalign London can offer you as an adult dental patient? Read on to find out!

Better oral hygiene

Many people may remember a friend at school who wore fitted metal braces.

And they may also remember this friend having to diligently brush their braces and attend appointments with a dental hygienist to keep their dental health in good condition whilst wearing them.

With Invisalign London dental hygiene is not such an issue; these aligners are removable and so you can take them out to brush your teeth every day and attend dental check-ups.  As a result, it is less likely that plaque will accumulate and therefore your teeth and gums will remain in good condition.

Removable

As mentioned in the previous point, another advantage of invisible aligners is that they are removable. And the advantages surrounding this extend beyond hygiene.

You can take them out to consume food and it is advised that you remove them when consuming hot beverages. Therefore your choice in food does not need to be altered as it would with other orthodontic tools and you can simply pop them back in afterwards. Great!

Accelerated treatment

You may have heard that if you undertake orthodontic treatment as an adult, you need to wear the brace or aligner for an extended period, with the average treatment time for a brace being between 2 to 3 years.

But with an invisible aligner, the treatment may be faster, with many patients getting the smiles that they want in around 3 to 6 months on average. But this will depend on the severity of the issue being corrected with the aligner.

Comfortable

It is hard to assess comfort levels when it comes to orthodontics, as every person has a different threshold. However, due to the design of these aligners, and the fact that they do not need to be tightened or adjusted, it is safe to assume that they will be more comfortable to wear in daily life.

Also, as the aligners are made from thin plastic, they will not protrude against the inner cheeks or tongue in the same way as a traditional brace.

Excellent results

The results obtained with invisible aligners are equal to those achieved with traditional braces and assuming that you use a retainer for the required period, the results should easily last for the rest of your life.

You may have read on the internet or in newspapers about the hype surrounding adult orthodontics, particularly the use of invisible aligners.

And this is no small thing! In years gone by, the only way for adult patients to straighten their teeth successfully was to use metal braces, which could impact their daily lives, not to mention their lifestyle choices. But thanks to the creation and widespread use of invisible aligners, more patients are getting the smiles that they have always wanted and deserved, without needing to worry about fitted braces and the potential complications that can come with them.

At Clear Braces Direct, we know more than our fair share about invisible aligners, particularly Invisalign London. This clear or invisible aligner is ideal if you have a mild to moderate misalignment and if you are on a mission to straighten your smile before an event such as a wedding or graduation.

However, as you read those online articles or newspaper stories about Invisalign London, you may have had some questions as to how these aligners are created, how they work and how they fit into the daily lives of those who wear them. In the following guide, our team breaks this down for you, so you can ascertain if they are the answer to your misalignment woes.

Invisible aligners; assessment

First things first; when you want to undertake any orthodontic treatment as an adult, you need to seek the advice of a dentist trained with the aligner or an orthodontist. Our team at the practice has the expertise needed to determine suitability for Invisalign London, so we are the team to approach!

As mentioned earlier, this aligner is more suitable for you if you have a mild to moderate case of misalignment with the teeth at the front of your mouth. This aligner cannot correct issues with molars and may not be suitable for cases involving protruding teeth or teeth that need to be rotated.

If we determine that you are suitable for invisible aligners, we will proceed to take a scan of your mouth using our intraoral scanner.

Creation

The photographs taken using the intraoral scanner will then be sent to a laboratory to create the aligners.

Each stage of the alignment treatment will be mapped out using computer software and each aligner required will be planned using vector maps of where the pressure from each one needs to be applied to the teeth. Using a 3D scanner, the aligners are then printed and shipped back to our surgery.

Daily wear

For invisible aligners to work, you need to wear them for a minimum of 22 hours per day, taking them out when you are eating food or consuming hot beverages.

You must also aim to keep the aligners clean, rinsing them under a cold tap a minimum of twice a day and using a soft bristle toothbrush to remove debris.

Retainers

Once your treatment is complete (usually in around 3 to 6 months), you will need to wear a retainer. This is an important and often overlooked stage of wearing any orthodontic device, as it prevents your teeth from reverting to their former positions.

If you have misaligned teeth as an adult, you have probably researched the most effective and discreet ways to straighten them.

And you have probably come across invisible aligners in your research. While not a new idea, in the last few years invisible aligners have boomed in dental surgeries and in popularity with adult and teenage patients alike.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are proud to be able to offer suitable patients Invisalign London. One of the most popular of all invisible aligners, this aligner offers discretion, faster treatment and striking results. Great!

But before you contact us about this treatment, you will probably have some questions that you would like answered. In the following FAQs, our team answers the most common questions that we receive about Invisalign London.

How do invisible aligners work?

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign London works due to its unique and custom-fitted shape.

Before you begin treatment with this aligner, our team will take a 3D scan of your teeth to get an accurate image.

Uploaded to a computer, these photographs will then be used to plan your treatment with the invisible aligners. Each stage will be mapped and predicted, allowing us to ascertain how many aligners will be needed and the exact movements that your teeth will need to undertake.

Once this is completed, the aligners will be printed using a 3D printer. And each aligner will need to be worn for around 2 weeks at a time to gradually move your teeth.

Are they uncomfortable to wear?

Many patients who have worn braces in their childhood or teenage years state that invisible aligners are more comfortable. This is probably because invisible aligners do not require tightening or adjusting in the same way that braces do.

But it is important to note that your aligners are designed to move your teeth and so, some pressure and discomfort should be expected during the treatment. To manage this discomfort, we recommend taking over-the-counter pain relief such as paracetamol.

How long will I need to wear them?

The duration of your treatment with invisible aligners depends on the severity of the issue being corrected and how often you wear the aligners.

Typically, you will need to wear the aligners for around 22 hours per day, or as directed by our team. Failure to do so will result in your teeth reverting to their former positions or can halt any movement of the teeth altogether, which can cause delays to the realignment or can create tracking issues with the next aligner in the sequence.

So, keep them in!

Will they be able to fix my overbite?

As suggested before, any aligner or brace may or may not be suitable to correct a misalignment based on the severity of condition presented.

So if you have an extreme overbite, an invisible aligner may not be suitable to correct it and you may need to have a fitted brace.

Are they expensive?

At Clear Braces Direct, we may be able to offer you 0% financing options so you can spread the cost of your treatment with invisible aligners. For more information contact our team.

Much research and development has been carried out in the field of orthodontics over the last few decades. This has been accompanied by an increase in demand for cosmetic dental treatments and patients are looking for alternatives to conventional orthodontic treatment for teeth straightening. More and more people are looking to improve the aesthetic appearance of their smile, but show a strong reluctance towards using conventional orthodontics.

Although highly effective at teeth straightening, conventional orthodontic braces are highly visible in the mouth and draw further attention to the teeth. This seems to be the major concern amongst patients who are seeking orthodontic treatment. To overcome this issue, significant research has been carried out into materials and techniques which can help address the misalignment issues of your teeth discreetly and conveniently.

Here at Clear Braces Direct we are proud to offer you Invisalign London to address the misalignment issues of your teeth, achieve a beautiful smile and boost your dental health at the same time.

Invisalign with a diamond provider

Since its development in the USA in 1997, Invisalign London has been established worldwide as an attractive alternative to fixed orthodontic braces. It has helped correct millions of smiles across the world. Here at our practice we have also helped treat many patients to create smiles that can be shown off to the rest of the world. We are a diamond provider of Invisalign London and you can rest assured that our dental team will be able to provide excellent dental care and fantastic customer service, so that you can enjoy Invisalign London from the comfort of your own home.

Invisalign uses CAD/CAM stereolithographic technology to show patients an accurate prediction of how their teeth and smile will look following successful treatment with Invisalign. This technology is also used in the manufacture of a series of individually tailored aligners using specialised three-dimensional scanning techniques.

Over the last two decades continuous research has been carried out on Invisalign aligners and the system is being improved and enhanced all the time. Since its introduction there have been many changes including different materials and attachments. There are also two different treatment plans, Invisalign Comprehensive and Invisalign Lite which are then individually tailored depending on your dental requirements and the extent of misalignment that you begin with.

Speak to us today to find out more about Invisalign and how it can help address the aesthetic issues of your teeth. If you are suffering from crooked, wonky, protruding, overlapping or crowded teeth, or you have minor gaps in your teeth, then you need to speak to us to see what Invisalign treatment could do for you. We offer our patients a free consultation and a smile assessment. All you have to do is send us a couple of selfies of your smile and your teeth and we will invite you for an appointment at a time and location of your choice, to help you decide if Invisalign is the right option to provide treatment for you.

Invisalign London is a highly popular method of teeth straightening which has been designed using the latest in dental technology, providing a discreet, convenient and comfortable treatment option for improving the aesthetic appearance of your smile. First introduced in 1999, since that time Invisalign London has helped correct millions of crooked and wonky smiles across the world. Here at Clear Braces Direct we offer Invisalign London for your convenience, to enjoy in the comfort of your own home and achieve the smile of your dreams without anyone having to know that you are undergoing dental treatment. At our practice we are a diamond provider of Invisalign London which means we have the highest level of expertise in helping patients improve the appearance of their smile whilst promoting better oral health. Check out our five star google rating, read our fantastic patient reviews and learn more about how we have helped successfully treat over 6400 smiles so far.

Significant misalignment issues

If you are seeking to correct your smile quickly and conveniently then Invisalign is exactly what you are looking for. If you have significant misalignment issues with your teeth then the treatment process may take approximately 12 months or more to correct them. If this is the case, Invisalign Comprehensive would be the most suitable choice of treatment for you. The number of aligners that are needed varies from patient to patient and it will depend on the extent of misalignment that you begin with and how much movement is necessary to achieve an optimal smile for you. We are able to offer you excellent payment plans which can be discussed if necessary when you decide whether or not you would like to go ahead with the treatment. Included in the price is your initial consultation, a smile assessment, specialised three-dimensional scanning, incisal contouring, the Invisalign aligners themselves and access to our dental monitoring app. You will upload images of the progress of the treatment directly onto our monitoring app and we will give you feedback in this way too. This helps reduce the number of visits you have to make to the dentist, and helps you focus your time and efforts on other aspects of your life.

Minor misalignment issues

If you have minor misalignment issues or you have undergone orthodontic treatment earlier in life and are looking to perfect your smile once more, then you may need significantly less time to achieve the smile that you are looking for and this will all be decided at the very beginning when we put together a treatment plan for you. In this case, Invisalign Lite may be the best treatment option for you. Invisalign Lite uses 14 aligners to help straighten your teeth or achieve an optimal smile. This includes the same package as Invisalign Comprehensive, however in this way you are able to achieve the smile of your dreams quickly and conveniently to help promote better oral health very soon. Speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today and find out more about the many benefits of Invisalign for you.

Invisalign London is a fantastic method of cosmetic dentistry for correcting the misalignment issues of your teeth. Invisalign London helps straighten your teeth and achieve a healthy and beautiful smile discreetly and conveniently in the comfort of your own home. Invisalign London works using clear plastic aligners that are worn in the mouth for most of the day and whilst you sleep at night, to apply gentle yet continuous pressure on your teeth and push them into better positions. Invisalign London is an attractive alternative to traditional orthodontic braces and provides comfort and convenience, as well as discretion and ease of process. Speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today to find out more about Invisalign and how it may help you improve the appearance of your smile and promote better oral health at the same time.

The disadvantages of misaligned teeth

Misaligned teeth which are crooked, wonky, overlapping or protruding are more prone to dental issues and damage. They are more difficult to clean as there are plenty of hard-to-reach areas in which bacteria may be hiding despite good brushing techniques. When bacteria remains in the mouth it causes many dental issues. You may have excessive build-up of plaque and the formation of tartar, and this can result in cavities and tooth decay. Over time, if you do not visit the dentist then you may have irreversible damage done to your teeth and eventually this can result in tooth loss.

Advantages of neatly aligned teeth

Here at our practice we can offer Invisalign clear braces to help improve the aesthetic appearance of your teeth and promote better oral health at the same time. It is much easier to maintain good dental hygiene when your teeth are neatly aligned. Your toothbrush is able to reach all the surfaces of your teeth, whilst floss is able to clean in between the gaps of your teeth, therefore, there is less chance of bacteria being able to linger in the mouth. Your mouth will remain fresh, clean and healthy and with regular visits to the dentist you can keep your teeth free of disease for longer and hopefully for the rest of your life.

An individually tailored treatment plan for you

If you have good dental health, but you are unhappy with the alignment of your teeth then take a selfie and upload it to our website. Leave your details so that we can contact you and book an appointment to help you find out more about Invisalign and how it can help improve your smile. We will carry out an assessment of your teeth to make sure that this is the correct choice of treatment for you. We will also carry out a specialised three-dimensional scan which will be used to create a digital image of how your teeth will look following successful treatment with Invisalign.

We will then use these scan results to put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you and you will either undergo the Invisalign Comprehensive treatment or the Invisalign Lite treatment depending on your dental requirements. Contact us today to find out more.

If you have been thinking about addressing the misalignment issues of your teeth then you need to speak to us at Clear Braces Direct and find out about Invisalign London. Here at our practice we are a diamond provider of Invisalign London. This means that we have one of the highest tiers of experience in this field and successfully complete approximately 280 to 399 Invisalign London patient cases per year. So far we have achieved over 6400 successful Invisalign London orthodontic cases and now we want to help you address your dental needs.

Invisalign comprehensive

Each smile is unique and everyone suffers from a certain degree of misalignment with their teeth unless they have recently undergone successful orthodontic treatment. Invisalign Comprehensive is ideal for complicated orthodontic cases. If you have extensive misalignment of the teeth and are suffering from crooked, wonky, or protruding teeth that are noticeably visible and may take time to correct, then Invisalign Comprehensive could be the perfect choice of treatment for you. Invisalign Comprehensive is ideal for those who feel reluctant about undergoing treatment with traditional orthodontic braces, as it is an excellent, discreet alternative and almost invisible in the mouth. Invisalign Comprehensive can help correct misalignment issues of the teeth over a period of 6 to 12 months, or longer where necessary, according to your dental requirements and the end result that you are looking for.

Invisalign not only helps you achieve a smile that is beautiful and attractive, but by straightening your teeth it helps improve your oral health at the same time. There will be no more hard-to-reach areas for bacteria to linger, or plaque and tartar to build up, therefore, you will be able to maintain your teeth more efficiently, preventing the development of dental issues. Speak to us today and find out about Invisalign Comprehensive treatment and how it can help you achieve the smile that you have been dreaming of. Prices start from a nominal amount for a bespoke treatment and you can talk about payment plans with your dentist if necessary.

Invisalign Lite

If you have minor misalignment issues of your teeth then you need to find out about Invisalign Lite here with us. This is ideal if a few of your teeth are slightly crooked, or your front teeth are protruding, but the remainder of your smile is in alignment. If you have a minor overcrowding of your teeth or you have small gaps in between your teeth then Invisalign Lite could well be a good choice of treatment for you. Invisalign Lite is designed for mild or moderate misalignment of the teeth and works using 14 aligners to help correct your smile. This means that you can achieve the smile that you are dreaming of in as little as 6 to 7 months, so speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today to find out more and begin your journey to a beautiful and healthy smile very soon. Our Invisalign Lite packages are very reasonable and again payment plans are available where necessary.

Invisalign London is a highly popular, discreet and successful method of teeth straightening, so if you are thinking about improving the appearance of your smile then speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today to find out more. Here at our practice we want to make your journey with Invisalign London as convenient for you as possible. Not only is the treatment itself highly convenient and popular amongst the generation of today, but we offer digital communication which helps reduce the number of visits that you need to make to the dentist. This means that you can enjoy Invisalign London from the comfort of your own home and achieve a neatly aligned, beautiful smile very easily.

In the last two decades Invisalign London has established itself firmly in the field of cosmetic dentistry as one of the most successful procedures for teeth straightening. It is a highly attractive alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment which is still the most effective method of teeth straightening, but comes with a few setbacks too. Conventional orthodontic treatment is carried out using fixed dental braces which are attached to the surfaces of your teeth and are highly visible in the mouth. They are avoided by the majority of adults and even the teenagers of today are looking for more discreet treatment options. Many people feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about metal dental braces and do not like to draw further attention to their mouth when their teeth may already be affecting the way they feel about their appearance.

Advantages of Invisalign

With Invisalign you are able to achieve a beautiful smile at your discretion without anyone having to know that you are undergoing dental treatment unless you want them to. Invisalign works using clear thermoplastic aligners which, as the name suggests, are almost invisible in your mouth. The aligners are not attached to your teeth, they are removable and can be taken out and replaced as necessary. They do not have any impact on your lifestyle or eating habits as they need to be removed at mealtimes anyway.

Each aligner needs to be worn for approximately two weeks at a time and kept in the mouth for around 22 hours of the day. This will vary slightly from patient to patient, but this is the way they generally work. They are very easy to clean and you remove the aligners to brush your teeth, therefore, you are able to maintain a good dental hygiene routine whilst undergoing treatment with Invisalign. With traditional orthodontic braces the brackets and wires prevent your brush from reaching all the surfaces of your teeth and can affect your dental hygiene routine, but with Invisalign this is something you do not have to worry about.

The number of aligners that you will need to achieve the smile that you are looking for will depend on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with. Average treatment times are approximately 6 to 12 months. Speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today to find out more about Invisalign and let us put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you to help you achieve the smile of your dreams.

First approved in the USA in 1999, Invisalign London was introduced to Europe and the UK in 2001. Since then it has received an excellent reception and has firmly established a leading position in cosmetic dental treatment. Invisalign London was initially designed for the treatment of low to moderate crowding of the teeth and to close small spaces. However, ongoing research and development has allowed Invisalign London to be successfully used in the treatment of more complicated orthodontic cases. Currently, it is one of the most popular choices of aligners in the world. Here at Clear Braces Direct we are a diamond provider of Invisalign in London. We are highly experienced in correcting misalignment issues of the teeth using Invisalign and we have successfully helped correct over 6000 smiles so far. With our establishment you can rest assured that you will be receiving fantastic dental care and excellent customer service. To find out more go to our website and check out our five-star Google ratings and our excellent Google reviews that represent the satisfaction of our past and existing patients, and start planning your journey to a beautiful smile with us.

We offer a free consultation and smile assessment for our patients to help you find out more about Invisalign, learn how it can help you improve your smile and see for yourself how it can help change the position of your teeth in a highly discreet and convenient manner. You will receive all of this without the need for any commitment on your part to have the treatment. Once we are able to show you how Invisalign can help transform your smile then you can decide whether or not you would like to go ahead with the process. We will put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you, as every smile is unique and therefore the treatment will vary from patient to patient.

How does it work?

Invisalign comprehensive is for those with more complicated misalignment issues and the treatment can take approximately 9 to 12 months, or longer, depending on the extent of misalignment that you begin with. Invisalign Lite is designed for patients who have mild or moderate misalignment issues of the teeth and is a fixed system which is made up of 14 aligners, helping to create a neatly aligned smile for you.

We use modern digital scanning techniques to create a digital image of your teeth. We use ClinCheck technology to manipulate this image and find out how Invisalign can improve the position of your teeth. Our software enables us to accurately determine how many aligners you will need, and the scan results are used to individually manufacture the series of aligners for you. This means that they are highly precise and accurate, comfortable to wear and produce reliable results. Speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today and find out more about Invisalign by booking your free consultation and begin your journey to achieving the smile that you have been dreaming of, with no further delay.