What is Invisalign and why is it a popular alternative for traditional braces?
Teeth-correcting technology continues to offer new exciting methods to patients looking to dental problems such as misaligned teeth, and crooked smiles. Clear dental devices are a popular method of treatment for patients of all ages. At Old Windsor Dental, we offer the Invisalign system as an effective treatment for braces in Colchester. Our patients love the fact that these clear dental aligners are easy to wear.
Invisalign works in a similar way as traditional fixed dental devices to gradually move and straighten teeth. Unlike fixed devices that are so noticeable, this first-class dental treatment uses a virtually invisible aligner system.
Who is suitable for Invisalign?
Invisalign can successfully treat the following issues:
- Teeth overcrowding
Overcrowding cases of up to 3mm works best with this form of treatment.
- Spacing issues
Most suitable spacing issues are those cases with up to 3mm gaps.
- Overjet issues
Best results can be achieved in overjet cases of up to 2mm.
- Overbite issues
Overbite cases of up to 1mm are easy to fix.
For simple teeth-correcting cases, clear aligners are an effective form of treatment. For more complicated extreme cases, patients may have to rely on fixed dental devices.
What is the process involved?
We offer patients interested in clear braces in Colchester a very simple process. Our dental practitioner will talk the patient through the entire process, always ensuring that every step is understood. Patients are welcome to ask questions to address any concerns they may have.
Dental impressions are taken of the patient’s mouth which is sent to the laboratory where computer technology is used to calculate the required number of aligners needed to move teeth into the correct position. Thereafter a number of clear aligner trays are custom created for a patient. A fitting session is scheduled when the patient is shown how to use them with suggested guidelines on best oral care when using aligners.
Advantages of Invisalign
There are a number of challenges associated with fixed dental devices that clear aligners address. The following advantages are the most common reason for patients choosing Invisalign.
- Discreet invisible aligners
For patients in people-facing careers who need to correct teeth misalignment issues with dental devices choose clear aligners due to these instruments being discreet and barely noticeable.
- Aligners can be removed
The fact that these aligners can be removed when necessary during treatment makes them an attractive option especially as getting trapped pieces of food from out of the wires and brackets can be frustrating as well as time-consuming.
- Eliminate the embarrassment attached to wearing teeth-correcting devices
Seeing that the Invisalign aligners are almost invisible, patients do not feel self-conscious about having to wear them. This provides a boost in confidence.
- Cost-effective treatment option
Invisalign is manufactured in the UK which makes them an affordable teeth-correcting treatment.
Do you have teeth misalignment issues to correct to improve the look of your smile? Schedule a consultation with one of our dental practitioners at Old Windsor Dental to determine if Invisalign is the right treatment plan for you.
