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...
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.