Common Questions regarding Invisalign answered

Whether you are new to the world of adult orthodontics, or if you have been looking for a viable treatment for your dental misalignment for some time, you will likely have come across invisible aligners.

But as invisible aligners are relatively new to the world of adult orthodontic care, many patients have a few questions about this treatment option and of course whether or not it can help them with their misalignment woes.

At Clear Braces Direct, we have been offering our patients Invisalign London for over 5 years and can help to answer any questions that you may have about this treatment option. We always take the time to explain each treatment to our patients and will help you to decide and choose the most suitable option to correct your misalignment issues.

So what are some of the most common questions we receive about Invisalign London? Read on to find out!

How does the aligner work?

Before we talk about how Invisalign London works, let us first think about the traditional fitted brace.

It is attached to the teeth using dental cement and is adjusted periodically every 4-6 weeks using the archwire to move the teeth via the brackets. Invisible aligners are not fitted and require an intraoral scan before you begin treatment. This is used to calibrate the necessary movements required for the aligner to work, after which a set of aligners are printed using a 3D printer, each one slightly different from the last and designed to be worn in a precise order to move your teeth. In short, invisible aligners move the teeth in smaller increments and each aligner is worn for around 2 weeks.

Who is suitable for it?

More people than you think may be suited for invisible aligners. Provided you have a mild to moderate case of dental misalignment and can commit to wearing the appliance for the required 22 hours per day, it is highly likely that you will be suited for it.

How long does it take?

This brand of invisible aligners has an average treatment time of between 3 to 6 months. But as mentioned before, that is assuming that you have a mild to moderate case of dental misalignment and that you commit to wearing the aligners for as long as our team specifies. If you do not wear the aligner for this time, your teeth may revert to their previous positions before you started the treatment, the movement may halt or the misalignment may worsen.

Is it uncomfortable?

Any orthodontic treatment has the underlying job to move your teeth and even with invisible aligners, you can expect there to be some mild discomfort, especially when you are placing a new aligner in your mouth.

Any discomfort that you experience should be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen. If you find that this option does not work, then you need to see our team.

Is it easy to care for?

One of the main things that many patients love about invisible aligners is that they are easy to fit into a daily routine and yes, they are easy to care for. To wash them, you simply rinse them under a cold tap to remove debris or food and pop them back into your mouth.