Not sure what happens when you approach a dentist to begin treatment with an invisible aligner?
At Harley Street, we have helped many patients straighten their teeth using Invisalign W1 and can offer you advice and expertise at every stage of your realignment journey.
So, what can you expect when you begin the process of using Invisalign W1? Read on to find out!
Find a dentist
You may have read that any dentist can use Invisalign W1; this is not true and can lead to a worsening of dental issues.
It takes additional training to use this aligner and, of course, our team at Harley Street Dental has completed all of the required training (and more!) and has the experience required to use this aligner.
Smile assessment
A key part of this process is the assessment; will you be suitable to have your teeth straightened with this brand of invisible aligner or not?
And so, our team at the practice will examine the position and condition of your teeth and your gum health, before we begin the treatment process and take scans of your mouth.
Many cases of misalignment can be treated with this brand of aligner, so if you have an overbite, underbite, excess spacing or crowding, book yourself in for a smile assessment today and we will see if this aligner can help!
Prediction
One of the most amazing parts of the entire process for many patients is the prediction of the ultimate outcome.
Using the scan we take of your teeth, we can upload it onto a 3D model on a computer, and show you exactly how we predict your teeth will need to move to achieve the desired result.
This allows you to see yourself with realigned teeth before it happens, meaning there will be no unwanted surprises with the realignment process.
Aligners
With this brand of aligner you will usually be given around 14 in total, to wear in a sequential order to complete the realignment.
Even if you feel that one of the aligners is not important, you must still wear it, as it can cause your teeth to move out of the correct alignment if you don’t and could even lead to your teeth reverting to their original positions.
You can expect some minor discomfort when you switch between aligners, and to mitigate this discomfort, you should use over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen. If the discomfort is excessive please see our team, as there may be an issue with the aligners fitting correctly.
Costs and other bits
OK, so when it comes to wearing invisible aligners, many patients worry that they will not be able to afford it.
However, at our clinic we can offer financing options to help you spread the cost over several months, allowing you to pay what you can afford rather than the lump sum. If this sounds like something you would be interested in applying for, please talk to our team.
There are some other bits that patients use to accompany this treatment; the use of chewies to help them fit their aligners better is becoming increasingly popular. Also, with the everyday use of the aligners, keeping them clean is important and so, it is worth exploring washes or rinses to soak the aligners in to keep them invisible, fresh and functional!