What makes you suitable to get straight teeth at home?

When you have been searching for a way to straighten your teeth as an adult, it can seem that the answer to your prayers has arrived when you discover Invisalign aligners

These aligners are very nifty and very effective. They are custom-fitted to your mouth and gradually move your teeth over 3 to 6 months. As the name suggests, they are also visually discreet being made from clear plastic and not having any archwires or brackets fixing them to your teeth.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are very proud of our ability to offer our suitable patients Invisalign, which can provide straight teeth at home London in as little as 3 to 6 months. So if you are looking for a straightforward way to correct a minor misalignment with your front teeth, this may be the option for you.

But what is required for you to be deemed a suitable candidate for Invisalign and get straight teeth at home London? Read on to find out what our team will check for at your initial consultation.

Healthy mouth

Before undertaking any orthodontic treatment, your mouth will need to be checked for signs of decay or gum disease. If these issues or any others are spotted, like impacted teeth, they will need to be treated before undertaking any orthodontic treatment. This is particularly important when you are looking to get straight teeth at home London, as there are fewer in-surgery checks required by our team. So any small cavities or signs of inflammation will need to be treated before you begin wearing your aligners.

Natural teeth

As odd as it sounds, we will also need to check that all of the teeth that you wish to move are natural. In some cases, people have dental implants, and these can fall out of alignment due to changes in the mouth, sometimes the patients wish to have them straightened using an orthodontic tool. In simple terms, this is not possible and they will need to be treated using a different option. If you have dental implants in the back of your mouth, then this will be unlikely to present a clinical issue in most cases.

Over 18

You may have heard that Invisalign offers its aligners to teenagers, provided that they have all of their adult teeth. This is true, but when it comes to using the aligner in your home and having it delivered directly to your address, we can only offer this option to people who are over 18.

Clinical presentation

If you have a more complex case of dental misalignment, such as issues with your molars or the need to have one of your front teeth rotated, this can mean you are not suitable to undertake Invisalign. So you may need to have a fitted brace as an alternative. For more information on your suitability based on your clinical presentation, please book an appointment with our team.

Clinical requirements

If we think that you will not adhere to the 22 hours of wear per day due to issues with discipline or time restrictions, then we may recommend a fitted clear brace as an alternative. After all, for the aligner to work, it needs to be in your mouth.