Straighter teeth without braces? Invisalign
We can straighten your teeth without the use of a traditional metal brace, only a thin non-invasive plastic aligner known as Invisalign Berkshire. Let’s find out more!
Invisalign Berkshire is one of the most subtle methods of rearranging teeth; it is not only capable of aligning and re-orientating them, but giving you a better resting bite. This is achieved without heavy traditional braces, only thin plastic forms that slot over your teeth much like a gum shield.
Fitting
Fitting aligners involves little more than taking very accurate measurements of the starting position of your teeth. Unlike a fixed brace, nothing is permanently attached to the teeth and the aligners are built for your teeth, not the other way round.
Some clinics would use dental moulding, but our team at Old Windsor uses an intraoral scanner to get the most accurate picture of the inside of your mouth, in a convenient and non-invasive way.
Treatment
Treatment with invisible aligners will last between 6 to 9 months or more and involves using a series of aligners, one after another. Each one will move your teeth into a slightly different position. The aligners push on your teeth using the elastic properties of the plastic that they are made from. This means they do not require adjusting or any of the other demands of traditional orthodontic tools, but it does limit the usefulness to a very small range of motion; each of the aligners will only be used for 2 weeks in order to compensate.
Each aligner is thinner and lighter than a brace which has to be robust enough to survive the entire treatment schedule. This allows them to be very comfortable and convenient. Many of our patients forget that they are wearing them during the day and they are unlikely to be noticed by others.
It is highly recommended that you remove your aligners when eating and drinking, giving you the freedom of food choices you would not have with regular braces. It helps you to keep your orthodontic tools clean and in good condition.
Over the course of the treatment, you will attend check-ups in the clinic just to see how progress is going and catch any issues early. If we feel that there is a problem with your aligners, such as they are not fitting properly or are not realigning your teeth as planned, we can then change the treatment plan before the situation becomes too complicated.
Financing
Orthodontics are a significant investment in your long-term health, wellbeing and appearance. We want high quality dental services to be available for as many potential patients as possible. We provide our own interest free payment options allowing you to break up the cost of your dental care. We are also happy to work with dental insurance services.
If you’re curious about how Invisalign in Berkshire could help you or a family member, please feel free to get in contact with our clinic. If we are currently out of hours, we are happy to respond to messages once we get back, if you leave your query and a contact number.
