The process of getting straight teeth at home explained

So you have been online and discovered that you can get straighter teeth within the comfort of your own home using the world-famous aligner, Invisalign.

Of course, when sourcing the provider for the aligner, you will need to check a few details to ensure that they are legitimate, so you will know what to expect. Our team has been using Invisalign to help patients get straighter teeth at home for over 10 years and is well versed in the process behind this.

When you come to Clear Braces Direct to get straight teeth at home London, we will be able to answer any questions that you have and ensure that you are advised on every step. This will not only help you to maintain control but also ensure that the treatment has as few hitches as possible so that you will get the straighter smile you want in no time.

In this article, we break down the process of having your teeth straightened with Invisalign and how you can get straight teeth at home London with our team.

Contact our team

Firstly, when you decide that you want to get straight teeth at home London or that you might be a suitable candidate, you need to contact our team at Clear Braces Direct. You can do this via the phone or our website. This will give you a chance to take a selfie to send to our team; this is important, as it will help us to assess how severe your misalignment is and give us a better idea of whether or not you might be suitable for treatment with Invisalign.

Attend the consultation

We will then invite you to a consultation, during which we will assess the condition of your oral health via an examination. We’ll discuss your suitability with you, making this the perfect time to ask us any questions you may have about the process. It will also allow us to discuss with you how long we think you will need to wear the aligners and any potential issues we may see that should be minimal but are worth exploring at this stage.

Receive aligners in the mail

6 to 8 weeks after you attend the consultation, you will be sent your aligners in the mail. These will come with instructions on the order to wear them in, how long to wear them, and, of course, how to use and care for them. It is also worth noting that before the aligners arrive, you should download the Invisalign app to your smartphone and become familiarised with it, as you will need to start using the aligners as soon as they come through the door.

Daily use

From then on, all you need to do is maintain good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing. You will need to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day, unless otherwise specified, and you’ll need to keep them clean by rinsing them under cold water.

If you have any issues or you feel that something isn’t right, feel free to contact our team.

Send photos

As part of getting your teeth straightened at home, you will need to send our team weekly photographs, ideally using cheek extractors, via the Invisalign app. These photographs will allow us to see how the aligners are moving your teeth with more accuracy.