As an adult, when it comes to straightening your teeth, you may feel that you have won the lottery when you are given the green light to go ahead with invisible aligners.
Invisible aligners can be removed, are easy to care for and, as the name suggests, are made from clear plastic, meaning that nobody will know you are wearing them unless you point them out.
At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we are proud to be able to offer invisible aligners to our patients and frequently use Invisalign Harley Street to help correct dental misalignments such as spacing, overcrowding or bite issues without any problems at all. Great!
But what are some of the signs to look out for relating to Invisalign Harley Street not working as planned? Read on to find out!
Your teeth aren’t moving
One of the key benefits of wearing an invisible aligner is that you can see the aligner working.
And, as Invisalign Harley Street is removable, every day when you remove it, you will probably be looking for evidence that these aligners have been doing their job.
But what if your teeth aren’t moving? This is a tracking problem and it may be due to a more subtle movement that the particular aligner is responsible for. However, if you need some reassurance that the aligners are working, then book an appointment to see our team.
Your aligner constantly feels loose
Towards the end of the 2 weeks assigned for an aligner in the series, you can expect the aligner to feel loose; this is a sign that it has done its job and your teeth are now in the final position for that particular aligner.
However, if you put your next aligner in and that feels loose too, then you should contact our team. We may be able to either adjust the order in which you wear your aligners or identify a potential error with the fitting.
Your aligners feel overly tight
As you may know, when you put your invisible aligners in, the new tray is going to feel tight.
If you struggle to put it in properly, it may be time to invest in some chewies or other devices that are used to slot aligners into position.
But, if it is still difficult to do with the aid of aligner placement tools, then we will need to see you for a refitting. Overly tight aligners can put excess pressure on your teeth, leading to worsening misalignments if left untreated.
Wearing them is uncomfortable
When it comes to wearing braces or aligners, you can expect there to be some discomfort.
After all, these appliances are designed to move your teeth! With invisible aligners, you can expect discomfort to occur when you change between them, putting in a new one. But, if your discomfort lasts the entire 2-week period and interferes with your sleep, eating or concentration, please book an appointment to see our team. We recommend this even if the aligners are moving your teeth, as it can point to an underlying issue with your roots or jaw.