Advantages of using Invisalign
It is now possible to straighten your teeth using a system known as Invisalign Berkshire. Made from thin plastic, these aligners offer a wide range of advantages over other orthodontic treatments.
So let’s take a look at some of the advantages of using invisible aligners.
Time-saving
Invisalign Berkshire can save you time when you are looking for a quick way to straighten your teeth.
Designed to correct mild or moderate misalignments, these aligners take on average 3-6 months to straighten these issues, thus saving you time when waiting for your straighter smile.
But our team at Old Windsor will first need to ensure that you are suitable for aligners, which will involve you attending an initial assessment. If we decide after this that you need something a bit more intensive, we may offer you one of our clear fitted braces to help straighten your smile.
Cost-effective
Treatment with Invisalign Berkshire can save you money.
Many patients have concerns that such a treatment will be overly expensive and, while our clinic can offer financing options, this is not the only way we can save you money.
Misaligned teeth are harder to clean, and can lead to secondary complications such as a build-up of bacteria and plaque, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. These conditions can be costly to treat and can of course lead to other issues such as heightening the risk of fillings and crowns falling out.
Discreet
You may be puzzled as to how any kind of orthodontic tool could be discreet.
But invisible aligners are made from a clear, thin plastic that slots over your teeth in a similar way to a sports guard.
These aligners are constructed using a 3D printer, to mould perfectly to your teeth at each stage of the realignment process, so you will be able to give talks, play sports and laugh with those nearest to you not being able to spot that you are wearing aligners.
Comfortable
Invisible aligners utilise a different system from regular braces when it comes to moving your teeth, and so many patients find them more comfortable.
Instead of relying on pulling your teeth into their new position in the way that a traditional brace does, invisible aligners gently push them, making the realignment process easier to manage.
The aligners themselves are also made from thin plastic, meaning that they are comfortable enough to wear to bed at night without them pressing against your inner cheeks.
Removable aligners
Another advantage of using invisible aligners to realign your teeth is that they are removable.
Our team will usually advise you to keep your aligners in for around 22 hours per day but, when you are attending check-ups, brushing your teeth or eating, you can take them out.
Before putting them back in though, you will need to brush your teeth. This will help reduce the occurrence of decay and gum disease, by making sure that there is no food debris pressed against your enamel.
If you don’t keep your aligners in for the required period, you may find that your teeth do not move correctly or may even move back to their previous locations.
