Straighten your teeth discreetly with Invisalign

Wholesome teeth and gums are important for our overall health and wellbeing. It is important that we look after our teeth as children, continue to maintain good dental hygiene and visit the dentist on a regular basis, so that we can keep our teeth for the whole of our lives. Teeth straightening is an excellent way of promoting good dental health. Straightened teeth are easier to look after and less prone to cavities and tooth decay. You need to speak to us at Clear Braces Direct and find out about straightening your teeth with Invisalign London.

Clean teeth and healthy gums for successful teeth straightening

Invisalign London is a popular choice for teeth straightening that can help you correct the misalignment issues of your teeth within 6 to 12 months. If you have complex orthodontic issues this may take longer, however, Invisalign London helps you achieve excellent aesthetic results. If you have decided to straighten your teeth then you need to begin with a professional clean, or a scale and polish, to remove any excess plaque and tartar from your mouth. Most orthodontists will recommend this and if they do not do so it is still very important that you go ahead and book one. Once your teeth are clean you are ready to begin the treatment.

You need to undergo a thorough examination of your teeth and gums to make sure that teeth straightening is right for you. This means your mouth has to be free of cavities, tooth decay or gum disease. These issues can be worsened by teeth straightening and may cause other complex issues, so your dentist will put together an individually tailored treatment plan appropriate for your dental health.

How does Invisalign work?

When you are ready for teeth straightening, a series of aligners will be digitally designed and manufactured to push your teeth into a neater formation. The number of aligners that you require will vary according to how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with. Each of these aligners work for 10 to 14 days and should move your teeth by approximately 0.25 mm to 0.3 mm. After this the aligner will stop working as it cannot move your teeth any further and you move onto the next aligner in the series.

On the day that you change your aligners they may feel a bit tight and slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. If you change the aligners before bedtime then by the time you wake up in the morning your mouth should become accustomed to the new fitting. During the day you can take your aligners out when necessary and it is recommended that you do so at meal times so that you can enjoy the food and drink of your choice, brush your teeth, clean your mouth and put your aligners back in. You should aim to keep the aligners in your mouth for around 22 hours of the day. Good compliance will yield better results.

Speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today and find out why more than 14 million people have undergone teeth straightening with this system, the many advantages that it can bring and how easy and convenient it is to straighten your teeth with clear aligners.