How to spot whether Invisalign is working or not

When it comes to wearing a brace, you will not need to know whether it is working or not; this is the job of the dentist in charge of your care, who can make adjustments on your behalf, so the brace will straighten your teeth. However, this is not the case with aligners. There are many people in the UK straightening their teeth with clear aligners who may not be aware of whether their aligners are working or not.

With many clinics offering distance-based dentistry, it can be tough for dental teams to spot whether the aligner is working as planned until there is an obvious issue. So how can you tell whether your orthodontic treatment is going to plan or not?

At Clear Braces Direct, we have made it our mission to straighten the smiles of our patients using Invisalign London. We know everything about this nifty clear aligner and will always aim to ensure that it works for you and that you can get the straighter smile that you want and deserve.

But how can you tell whether the aligner is working or not when you are at home and in between checkups? Here are some telltale indicators that Invisalign London is not working as planned and that you need to book an appointment to see our team.

Your teeth aren’t moving

It sounds obvious, but many people assume that because the aligners work in smaller increments, you will not notice your teeth moving. Invisalign London offers you the ability to visually see your teeth moving through the aligner as the treatment progresses. If you notice that your teeth are not moving as predicted by our team, then you need to book an appointment to see us. The aligners may no longer fit correctly, or there may be another issue that needs addressing.

The aligners are wobbly

Wobbly aligners are a part of this treatment. When you wear an aligner for two weeks and it starts to feel wobbly, it is time to move on to the next aligner in the series. But if each aligner feels loose or wobbles when you talk, then this is a sign that the aligners do not fit correctly and, therefore, cannot work. The invisible aligners should be tight to your teeth when they are first put on and gradually become looser during the wear.

The aligners don’t fit over all of your teeth

If the aligners do not cover all of your teeth correctly, then it is unlikely that they will have the required tension to work as planned. If your teeth are moving and the aligners no longer fit over one of them, then you need to see our team to assess the underlying cause of this unpredicted movement.

They are too tight

On the other end of the spectrum, if your aligners feel tight throughout the entire period of you wearing them, then this is a sign that there is an issue with the overall alignment process. Typically, this can be due to a tooth moving out of alignment unpredictably. Our team will need to assess this and remedy it for you to get your straighter smile using the aligner.