Having misaligned teeth can be a source of anxiety and cause low self-esteem. You may be all grown up and feel that you have missed the boat and should have done something about your crooked teeth when you were at school. Or, perhaps you are a teenager in school, dreading the thought of having to wear braces that other people can see. Whatever your situation is, braces Windsor can help by getting you the smile you want discreetly and conveniently with little chance of anybody else knowing that you are wearing something in your mouth. Invisalign is the treatment that many patients are opting for to treat mild to moderate alignment issues. These could include crossbites, over and underbites, and crowded or gapped teeth.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a brand of clear plastic aligners that can be worn over the teeth and are transparent, so only the teeth should be noticeable to others. This means that you can wear the aligners and have the confidence to continue your life as normal, knowing that other people shouldn’t realise that you have anything in your mouth at all. The aligners work by applying a little pressure to the teeth to gradually move them into the desired positions over roughly 6 to 18 months. You will need to change your aligners every couple of weeks and go for dental checkups every 6 weeks.

The aligners can be custom-made to your mouth and so they should be very comfortable to wear. Your dentist will use a digital scan that has iTero technology to get the measurements needed for your aligners. From this, they can also create a video of what your teeth will look like after treatment before you even get started on it. It’s an excellent way to get motivated for the Invisalign journey!

Flexibility

The great thing about aligners is that you will be able to remove them before you eat, so you can continue to enjoy all the different types of food that you want. You can also clean your teeth properly afterwards because you won’t have the aligners in your mouth. You are allowed to keep the aligners out for 2 hours a day, meaning that you could play sports, walk the dog, or relax in a hot tub – it’s up to you!

Can I have Invisalign?

To find out whether Invisalign would be the right treatment for your alignment issue, you will need to book a consultation with a dentist who offers Invisalign. During this appointment, they will be able to look at your mouth and teeth, assessing what your alignment issues are. They will then present you with the treatment options. If Invisalign is considered the right treatment for you, then you could have a wonderful smile in as little as 6 months. It’s certainly something to get motivated and excited about, and if you do decide to go for it, then you can look forward to having a treatment that is discreet, reliable and convenient. It could just be Invisalign for the win!