There are several reasons why patients of a certain age did not get the braces they needed when they were younger. For one, the cost was often one that could not be accommodated. In recent years, an increasing number of people reach a point in their lives where they want the confidence of a healthy and restored smile – especially when it can be achieved affordably. However, most adult patients do not enjoy the idea of wearing metal brackets and wires.
Luckily, dentistry has evolved over the years and now patients are presented with more discreet teeth straightening options than ever. Invisalign in Harley Street is the modern approach to achieving a beautiful smile. Our experienced dentists at Harley Street Dental Clinic will examine your teeth thoroughly and help you decide whether this is the right treatment for you.
How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign is a teeth straightening system that works much like braces, but without brackets and wires. This discreet method is made of plastic, transparent, customised aligners that are made for you to provide a realignment of your teeth over a specific period of time.
During your first appointment, we will take 3D impressions of your teeth, which we will use to create your customised aligners. You will wear each set of aligners for about 7-10 days before changing to the next set in the series. Treatment time is different for each patient. However, most patients have their teeth straightened with Invisalign in Harley Street in 12 months or less.
Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign has many advantages over traditional braces. With traditional braces, you have to avoid eating sticky and chewy foods because they can easily become stuck next to your teeth. With Invisalign, you can eat whatever you want without restrictions. Moreover, you can remove the aligners in order to enjoy your meals without compromising your treatment. More importantly, metal braces make it difficult to brush and floss properly and you may end up causing one oral health problem while you are trying to fix another. Since Invisalign aligners can be removed for limited periods of time within the day, you can continue to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would.