With cosmetic dentistry becoming more commonplace, more and more people are seeking out ways to improve the whiteness of their teeth, conceal minor cracks and even ways to correct misalignments.
Once considered a treatment for only the most extreme cases of malocclusion and misalignment, adult orthodontics is becoming more popular and, as such, the options available for many people wanting a straighter smile have expanded. In most dental surgeries today, if you want to obtain a straighter smile, many dentists will offer you the option of clear or invisible braces. As their name suggests, these braces are more visibly discreet than traditional metal aligners, making them the perfect way to keep your confidence up while you straighten your teeth!
One of our specialities is adult orthodontics, and when you visit us to have your teeth straightened, we are likely to recommend one of the worlds most well-known aligners. With Invisalign in Harley Street, you will have all the discretion of an invisible brace, with the realignment capability of a traditional metal brace.
But, as popular as Invisalign in Harley Street is, it does have some myths to dispel. Here, we discuss the most common myths you may come across online, allowing you to decide if this brace is suitable for you.
This brace is uncomfortable to wear
Invisalign in Harley Street is custom-fitted and, as it is made of a thin plastic and requires no tightening, it will not be uncomfortable to wear in day-to-day life. Of course, in the first few days of wearing it, you may need to adjust your talking and eating habits, but this will be temporary.
Many people can’t afford invisible braces
This is one of the most persistent myths about both clear and invisible braces. While the final price may seem excessive, our team at Harley Street are able to offer suitable patients payment plans or financing options, to allow you to spread the cost into affordable monthly payments. And so, cosmetic braces are more accessible for the average person. Brilliant!
I’m too old for this brace
As long as you have good oral health overall, it is unlikely that you will be unsuitable for this brace. While you will require a consultation to assess if this brace will be beneficial to realigning your teeth, many patients are able to undertake either this brace or another discreet aligner.
Invisible braces take longer than traditional braces
While traditional braces can take up to 2 years to straighten the teeth of adults, this particular invisible brace takes an average of 6 months. Far from a longer treatment time!
The results are not as good as regular aligners
If you are not suited for invisible or clear braces, then no, the results will not be as good as the ones that could be obtained through using a traditional brace. However, if our team at Harley Street gives you the green light for this brace, we can guarantee that you will be satisfied with the final result. Perfect!