Category: Straighten Teeth at Home

Now there is a simple and straightforward way to get straight teeth at home London with the world’s most popular teeth-straightening system – Invisalign.

At Clear Braces Direct, we know the importance of a great smile and the role that aligned teeth play in achieving them. Often, traditional orthodontic systems require numerous trips to the dental clinic for manual adjustments, which can eat into already time-constrained schedules.

This is why we aim to make the teeth-straightening process simpler for busy professionals who can’t take the time out of their workdays to attend dental appointments. We are a proud direct-to-patient Invisalign provider.

Our straight teeth at home London service concentrates on helping patients realise their dream smiles in a process that offers time-saving convenience. For patients wishing to know more about how this process works, we provide a brief overview below.

3 easy steps to straight teeth at home London with Invisalign

The first step to an aligned smile with Invisalign is to have an Invisalign scan carried out. Before we can book an Invisalign scan, which is offered at no charge to the patient, we ask that patients upload selfies depicting their smiles.

The use of technologically-advanced and innovative 3D dental scanners means that we do not have to rely on making moulds, which can be a dreaded part of the traditional orthodontic process.

Also offered free is an in-house consultation with one of our highly experienced Invisalign-trained dental practitioners. Patients often overlook the importance of the consultation appointment, but this is a golden opportunity for patients to have all their questions and concerns addressed by a reliable industry professional.

The patient will be provided with the results of the scan as well as a customised video of how the treatment plan will unfold with a week-by-week review of how teeth will be moved into the desired positions. The technology used in the 3D digital scanning process can accurately predict how long the treatment plan will take to produce the desired result.

Once the Invisalign scan has been completed successfully and the patient is satisfied with the quote, an online consent form and a payment link will be dispatched. Once we have received the completed form and payment, we will put through an order for a series of aligner trays specifically made according to the patient’s dimensions. These will either be sent to the patient’s home or, if they so choose, fitted onto their teeth at our clinic. The Invisalign smile journey then begins!

The patient’s strict adherence to all compliance guidelines is of the utmost importance if their treatment plan is to progress without any hitches. We use the Clear Braces Direct Monitoring app to closely monitor the patient’s treatment progress and offer a platform for direct communication between the patient and our team. As the at-home system differs from traditional orthodontic processes, patients may find our support invaluable.

Choose to smile with confidence with Invisalign, available from Clear Braces Direct. Should you have more specific questions about your suitability for Invisalign or the process involved, please reach out to us, and we will gladly answer your questions.

When you have been searching for a way to straighten your teeth as an adult, it can seem that the answer to your prayers has arrived when you discover Invisalign aligners

These aligners are very nifty and very effective. They are custom-fitted to your mouth and gradually move your teeth over 3 to 6 months. As the name suggests, they are also visually discreet being made from clear plastic and not having any archwires or brackets fixing them to your teeth.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are very proud of our ability to offer our suitable patients Invisalign, which can provide straight teeth at home London in as little as 3 to 6 months. So if you are looking for a straightforward way to correct a minor misalignment with your front teeth, this may be the option for you.

But what is required for you to be deemed a suitable candidate for Invisalign and get straight teeth at home London? Read on to find out what our team will check for at your initial consultation.

Healthy mouth

Before undertaking any orthodontic treatment, your mouth will need to be checked for signs of decay or gum disease. If these issues or any others are spotted, like impacted teeth, they will need to be treated before undertaking any orthodontic treatment. This is particularly important when you are looking to get straight teeth at home London, as there are fewer in-surgery checks required by our team. So any small cavities or signs of inflammation will need to be treated before you begin wearing your aligners.

Natural teeth

As odd as it sounds, we will also need to check that all of the teeth that you wish to move are natural. In some cases, people have dental implants, and these can fall out of alignment due to changes in the mouth, sometimes the patients wish to have them straightened using an orthodontic tool. In simple terms, this is not possible and they will need to be treated using a different option. If you have dental implants in the back of your mouth, then this will be unlikely to present a clinical issue in most cases.

Over 18

You may have heard that Invisalign offers its aligners to teenagers, provided that they have all of their adult teeth. This is true, but when it comes to using the aligner in your home and having it delivered directly to your address, we can only offer this option to people who are over 18.

Clinical presentation

If you have a more complex case of dental misalignment, such as issues with your molars or the need to have one of your front teeth rotated, this can mean you are not suitable to undertake Invisalign. So you may need to have a fitted brace as an alternative. For more information on your suitability based on your clinical presentation, please book an appointment with our team.

Clinical requirements

If we think that you will not adhere to the 22 hours of wear per day due to issues with discipline or time restrictions, then we may recommend a fitted clear brace as an alternative. After all, for the aligner to work, it needs to be in your mouth.

It is nothing short of an exciting time when you are given the green light to undertake orthodontic treatment with invisible aligners. This option has taken the world by storm and is popular due to its visual discretion, its ease of use and how simply it can fit into a busy lifestyle.

In recent years, it has become easier for people who wish to straighten their teeth with invisible aligners to do so in the comfort of their own homes. As mentioned before, these are extremely easy to use and so they require very little clinical intervention in daily life.

At Clear Braces Direct, we have made it our mission to be able to offer our patients straight teeth at home London, helping you to get the smile that you want and deserve without an excessive number of dental trips. Or of course, the tightening or adjusting associated with fitted braces.

But how exactly do you use an invisible aligner that has been delivered to your front door? Here, our team at Clear Braces Direct discusses 5 key tips to getting straight teeth at home London using Invisalign aligners.

Keep the aligners in

Invisible aligners like Invisalign can be removed and so in order for you to get straight teeth at home London, you need to keep them in for the required time each day. Depending on your clinical needs, this may vary slightly from the standard 22 hours as recommended by our team. But remember, if you do not adhere to wearing the aligners for this time period, it is likely that your orthodontic treatment will stop being effective and your teeth may revert to their previous positions.

Keep in contact!

Of course, a key feature of success with any orthodontic tool is to stay in touch with our team. You can do this via phone or via the Invisalign app. When you are using the aligner, we will need to see weekly updates of your smile and can communicate with you quickly and effectively whether the treatment is going as planned or if we need you to attend our surgery. So stay in touch!

Keep them clean

Keeping your aligners clean is not only essential to them remaining visually discreet, but it also benefits your oral health; as these aligners are pressed against your teeth, any unremoved food debris can become trapped. This may cause cavities to form. It is also worth noting that these aligners prevent saliva from playing a vital role in cleaning your teeth. So you really need to keep the aligners clean.

Keep pain relief on hand

Many patients who are new to using invisible aligners are surprised when they cause slight discomfort. But you must remember that they need to move your teeth and so some pressure is to be expected. It is worth keeping pain relief on hand when wearing these aligners, especially when you have changed to a new one in the series and the pressure is likely to be greater.

Keep your carry case on hand

To keep your aligners in good condition when out and about, you need to keep your carry case on hand. This oddly shaped box is designed to keep your aligners free from damage or warping.

In the last couple of years, people have become used to doing things at home. Due of course to the pandemic of 2020 and government guidelines.

But these restrictions created frustration for people who were looking to undertake orthodontic treatment. Surely moving your teeth could only be done with dental appointments and the tightening of braces?

Thanks to the ease of use that accompanies invisible aligners, it is now possible to use these tools in the comfort of your own home. With the help of our dental team of course!

At Clear Braces Direct, we have specialised in using clear aligners to help patients get the smiles that they want and deserve. We are now able to offer straight teeth at home London to our patients who are suitable for using aligners like Invisalign. So if you want a straighter smile without the inconvenience of multiple dental appointments, contact us to see if this could be the treatment for you.

As this is quite a new idea, we have been asked many questions by patients about obtaining straight teeth at home London. Here, we endeavour to answer the most commonly asked that we receive.

Is the treatment different to using aligners in a dental surgery?

Talking about using aligners in a dental surgery is misleading; the majority of the work relating to the use of aligners takes place in the home with the patient switching between aligners every two weeks or so. Therefore, it is easy to get straight teeth at home London using aligners without the treatment being excessively different from how it would be in any other setting.

How long will it take?

Many factors will influence how long you will need to wear your invisible aligners. Generally speaking, the average treatment time is between 3 to 6 months, but this will involve you needing to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day or as recommended by our team. To give you a more accurate prediction of how long your treatment will be, you will need to attend an initial consultation where we can assess your clinical case and can offer guidance relating to time periods.

What should I do if there is an issue?

There can be issues when you are wearing clear aligners and luckily, our team is just at the end of a phone should there be a problem. However, you can also report potential hiccoughs to us via the associated app which comes with this aligner. The app allows you to get in contact with us quickly with photographic evidence of potential problems, minimising the need for dental trips.

Will I have to attend check-ups?

You will only need to attend check-ups with our team if there is a problem with the realignment process. This can be determined by our team weekly when you send off your selfie which will highlight the movement of your teeth via the app.

Will it cost more?

Generally speaking, invisible aligners do not cost more than fitted braces and Invisalign is one of the most cost-effective options for adult patients. This is due in part to its quick treatment time and its lack of clinical appointments.

Curious about getting straighter teeth using Invisalign?

At Clear Braces Direct, we can offer our patients straight teeth at home London using Invisalign and can support you at every step of the way too. Great!

In this article, our team at Clear Braces Direct answers the most common queries we receive from patients who want to get straight teeth at home London. So enjoy!

Do the aligners work?

Of course, they do!

At Clear Braces Direct, we know what we are doing when it comes to using Invisalign, and can assure you that this aligner can get you straight teeth at home London, with all the added discretion and ease you want.

How long will I need to wear them?

The course of your treatment with Invisalign may take anywhere between 3-12 months, depending on the severity of the misalignment being corrected.

Per day, our team will advise you on how long they need to be worn but you should aim to keep them in for around 22 hours per day.

How often will I need to see you?

As is the way with Invisalign aligners, you will not need to have them tightened or straightened. And so, there will be fewer visits to see us and of course, as this treatment is home-based, we intend to only call you into the surgery when necessary.

We aim to keep our patients at a distance; it’s not that we don’t want to see you, it is simply that we shouldn’t need to! You will be required to send us weekly updates of your smile via the Invisalign app, and we will send you instructions using this method too. But we don’t want to encroach on your life unless needed, so hopefully, we will only see you a few times in surgery throughout this treatment.

Are there any downsides to this option?

You may have heard rumours online that having your teeth straightened at home is riddled with complications.

And that it can lead to irregularities with your teeth alignment due to poorly taken dental moulds or a lack of input from the dental team. Luckily, this is not the case when you choose Clear Braces Direct to undertake your dental realignment.

We will be in contact with you every step of the way; you will be able to contact us either by phone, email or using the Invisalign app. Using this app, you will need to send us weekly selfies of your smile, so we can assess how the treatment is progressing.

And of course, we will need to see you for an initial assessment, during which we will use an intraoral scanner to take an image of the inside of your mouth, so no need to worry about dental moulds causing problems! We take care of everything!

Is it pricey?

Money doesn’t grow on trees, and with any kind of cosmetic dental care, you will want to know that it is money well spent.

With Clear Braces Direct, we offer you many options to pay for this treatment, including financing, so you can spread the cost of the treatment over many months without draining your savings. If this sounds like an option you would be interested in, please contact our team for more information today!

Have you heard a story about invisible aligners gone wrong? Something along the lines of it was put into someone’s mouth and then their teeth failed to move as needed, or at all?

Such horror stories are not uncommon online. And, if you are looking into using invisible aligners to straighten your smile, this is not the kind of article you want to read.

Luckily, our team has produced the following article, which debunks some of these stories, to help you understand what is fact and what is fiction with invisible aligners like Invisalign.

At Clear Braces Direct, our speciality is invisible aligners like Invisalign, and we are always eager to offer our patients straight teeth at home London when possible. We know the truth about using Invisalign at home and can assuage any concerns that you may have about the process.

So, here, our team looks at some of the most common misconceptions about trying to get straight teeth at home London. So, enjoy!

It doesn’t work

Many patients have genuine concerns when it comes to moving their teeth, especially concerning moving them with Invisalign as they may have heard that the treatment simply doesn’t work and that you cannot achieve straight teeth at home London.

Invisible aligners have been in use for around 10 years and, in that time, they have achieved 99% effectiveness in the cases they have been used in. Ergo, we can promise you that they not only work, but they work well.

All at-home aligners are the same

No, they aren’t; the aligners we use, like Invisalign, have a great track record of straightening teeth and as they are custom-fitted in surgery using an intraoral scanner, they are one of the most effective aligners to use overall.

You are left to your own devices

No, you aren’t! When you come to Clear braces Direct, we will oversee your care when you are using Invisalign via the app, which will help us to stay in touch and offer advice as and when needed.

You certainly won’t be left on your own when using Invisalign with our team, so don’t worry!

The process is long-winded

One of the reasons many providers of invisible aligners began offering their patients at-home options was because it made very little difference to the process if it occurred at home or via dental surgery.

But no, the process is no more long-winded than it would be normally, and depending on the severity of your misalignment, you can expect the process to take between 3-6 months.

The results don’t last

There is a prevalent myth that if you get straighter teeth in your own home, once the aligners are off, your teeth will simply fall back into misalignment. Of course, this is not the case, or else our company would not still be operating!

When you have finished using Invisalign, you will need to wear a retainer for a while, to ensure that your teeth do not revert to their former positions. If you do not wear the retainer, you will not be able to maintain the results obtained from this treatment, but this will not be due to an issue with the aligner.

There is much to be said for doing things in your own home, especially since 2020.

So, if you want to use an aligner at home to straighten your teeth, you may be curious as to what this entails. Do you have to attend check-ups? What happens if you think there is a problem with the aligner? These questions are rarely clear to those new to the world of invisible aligners like Invisalign.

At Clear Braces Direct, our team will guide you in the use of invisible aligners at home and will help you to get straight teeth at home London with as little inconvenience as possible.

And while your experience may vary slightly, in the following article, our team discusses the steps required to get straight teeth at home London when you choose clear braces. Enjoy!

Assessment

First things first, when you want to get straight teeth at home London, you will need to have an assessment with our team to ensure that using Invisalign would be beneficial for you.

In most cases, it is. You simply need to have a mild to moderate case of dental misalignment on the front teeth in your mouth for this aligner to work.

If we deem that you are suitable for using Invisalign, we will use an intraoral scanner to capture an image of your teeth, from which to create the aligners.

Aligner printing

The world has changed dramatically since the invention of 3D printers and when it comes to Invisalign, this is no exception.

Using a computer program known as ClinCheck, our associates will predict the movement needed to move your teeth into their desired positions. Once this has been completed, the aligners can be printed and sent back to either our surgery or straight to your home.

Wearing the aligners

The aligners will come in a set of around 12-14 and will need to be worn in a specific order to move your teeth.

Each aligner will need to be worn for around 2 weeks at a time. To keep your aligners clear, you will need to clean them using either a cold water tap, Invisalign cleaning crystals or a similar product. Do not use hot water to clean your aligners and do not use mouthwash, as this can stain the aligners.

Check-ups

OK, so this is a treatment that can be primarily undertaken at home, so you will not need to attend our surgery unless requested.

But we will need to see images of your teeth via the Invisalign app, which will need to be sent once a week, so this kind of counts as a check-up!

If we spot anything that we are not happy with when we assess these photos, we will respond via the app with either instructions or with an invitation to attend the surgery.

Compliance!

We know it is tempting to take these aligners out and leave them out for extended periods, especially if you have been suffering from discomfort with them. But for this treatment to work, the aligners need to be worn for a minimum of 22 hours per day so please, keep them in!

Smartphones and the associated apps have changed the way that many people operate,  alongside how many services operate too.

But when Invisalign was first created, it was only a matter of time until this invisible aligner made its way into the world of apps and was incorporated into the at-home dental treatments that are offered by many dental surgeries.

And of course, this is due to its simplicity and lifestyle-friendly nature.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are happy to be able to offer suitable patients the luxury of getting straight teeth at home London. This service involves the use of the downloadable Invisalign app, the taking of selfies and of course, an initial visit to our dental team. Overall it is more lifestyle friendly.

But you may have read online that getting straight teeth at home London is fraught with complications and doesn’t work as well as a traditional brace or aligner that is used in a dental surgery. Here, our team explores common myths surrounding at-home aligners to help you see the truth about this ever-growing popular treatment.

nvisalign at home doesn’t work

In short, Invisalign does work when it comes to getting straight teeth at home London.

The ease of use with the aligner makes it ideal for patients to use in the comfort of their own home, with simple devices and minimal intervention from a dentist or orthodontist. It doesn’t require tightening, cleaning or adjusting and so, the instructions on how to use it effectively can simply be transferred to the patient using a smartphone app.

And the results speak for themselves! So yes, Invisalign does work when used correctly at home.

It takes longer without trips to the dentist

The average treatment time for Invisalign, either used at home or in surgery, is between 3 to 6  months for most patients and this does not alter, irrespective of the environment, if the aligner is used correctly.

Your time wearing the aligner may be slightly longer, but this will always be due to the severity of the condition being treated, and if you have concerns that your treatment is taking longer than predicted, please contact our team.

You cannot correct any problems in the use of an at-home aligner!

Of course, you can do something if you suspect an issue with your aligner at home!

Simply call our team directly or via the app to ask for advice from a member of our team. The app also has an FAQ section that may be able to help you when you are using your aligner

If you lose a retainer, it can be expensive to order a new one

It is not expensive to order a new aligner if you have lost one or damaged one, and at Clear Braces Direct, we can offer you additional protection against the loss or damage of aligners for a reasonable price per month.

The treatment is more expensive than it would be in a surgery

No, it is not, and one of the reasons why orthodontic care in adult years is so expensive for many is because it often requires numerous trips to an orthodontist or dentist.

As this need is removed with Invisalign at home, the cost may be lower than you think.

Thanks to the use of apps on smartphones and 3D printers, it is now possible for you to get the straighter smile you want in the comfort of your own home.

While this was common in the years leading up to 2020, the global pandemic has somewhat pushed the use of at-home aligners into overdrive with more people seeking this treatment, as it minimises contact with other people and adheres to social guidelines set down by the government.

And although our team at Clear Braces Direct was offering this service before 2020, we have noticed an upsurge in demand for our services.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are proud to be able to offer our patients straight teeth at home London with the use of Invisalign aligners, an app and selfies. Our expertise revolves around invisible aligners and we can advise you on each step of the treatment and your suitability without any obligation from you.

But you may have some questions about how you will get straight teeth at home London and about the Invisalign process overall. Here, our team offers you answers to some of the most common questions that we are asked in our surgery.

Do I need to take a mould of my teeth?

In a word no.

To get straight teeth at home London, you do not need to take a mould of your teeth and one will not be sent to you when you come to Clear Braces Direct for this treatment.

We will instead invite you to one of our surgeries and our team will use an intraoral scanner to take a scan of your teeth to begin treatment. This procedure is non-invasive and only takes a few seconds and the images that we obtain will be uploaded to our computer for future reference.

Will the aligners be sent to my door?

In most cases, we will aim to send the aligners to your door, unless we have some concerns that there may be an issue with suitability. In this instance, we may need to call you into the surgery so we can assess how well the aligners fit.

But generally speaking, once we have had your teeth scanned, there may be a waiting period of up to 4 weeks for the aligners to arrive at your door. This may vary depending on government guidelines and restrictions that may be in place at the dental laboratory.

What do I do if I need help?

Invisalign treatment comes along with an app for your smartphone, so if you need help you can contact our team via the app or you can simply call us at the surgery.

The app also features an FAQ section which, hopefully, will have all the information you need about the aligner. But if you are not sure, just give us a call and we will do our best to help you!

Will I need to visit the surgery?

Unless we determine that you need to visit us through the use of the app and the weekly selfies that you send to us, your only trip to the surgery will be required at the beginning of your treatment. And potentially once again at the end to have you fitted for a retainer.

There has been a lot of hype in recent years surrounding the use of clear aligners in the treatment of teenage and adult orthodontic issues.

But due in part to the ongoing complications surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, more dental companies and clinics are eager to offer patients treatment with invisible aligners in their own homes where possible.

 And this is where our company has made a true name for itself.

At Clear Braces Direct, we can offer straight teeth at home London using the world-famous aligner Invisalign. We will aim to keep as much of your treatment behind closed doors as possible, allowing you to get on with your life and of course, maintain government guidelines relating to COVID-19.

But how exactly does using Invisalign in the comfort of your home work? Are straight teeth at home London less likely due to a lack of appointments with a dentist or orthodontist?  Read on to find out!

First consultation

If you want to get straight teeth at home London, the first step will involve a visit to our surgery.

During this visit, our team will use one of our high-tech intraoral scanners to take an image of your teeth. We will also assess suitability at this appointment, as Invisalign is better suited to people who have mild to moderate cases of dental misalignment.

If all goes well, we will send the images taken with an intraoral scanner to a dental laboratory and your aligners will be printed.

Aligners arrive

Our team will aim to have your set of aligners sent directly to your door. And then the treatment begins!

Typically, there will be around 14 aligners in a set and they will need to be worn in the order given to ensure that your teeth move correctly. It is common for the aligners to feel tight when they are first placed in your mouth. This is because they are retaining the pressure needed to move your teeth designed into their shape.

If you are finding it hard to place your aligners correctly, then please contact our team and we will aim to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Daily wear

In your daily life with your new aligners, you will need to wear them for around 22 hours per day to get the most out of them.

It is advised that you remove the aligners to brush your teeth and eat food, or to consume any drinks that are not cool water. To keep your aligners clean, simply rinse them under a cool tap.

The app

Invisalign comes with an app that allows you to send weekly selfies to our team, so we can ascertain how your treatment is progressing.

If we determine that there is any problem, we will send you instructions via the app or call you in for an assessment. If your treatment is progressing nicely then we will give you a metaphorical thumbs up via the app too!

Retaining results!

As is the way with all orthodontic procedures, once your treatment with Invisalign is complete, you will need to wear a retainer for a set time.

This is typically done after the treatment has finished and is designed to prevent your teeth from reverting to their former positions.