Invisalign in London versus conventional orthodontic treatment

Invisalign London is a highly popular, discreet and successful method of teeth straightening, so if you are thinking about improving the appearance of your smile then speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today to find out more. Here at our practice we want to make your journey with Invisalign London as convenient for you as possible. Not only is the treatment itself highly convenient and popular amongst the generation of today, but we offer digital communication which helps reduce the number of visits that you need to make to the dentist. This means that you can enjoy Invisalign London from the comfort of your own home and achieve a neatly aligned, beautiful smile very easily.

In the last two decades Invisalign London has established itself firmly in the field of cosmetic dentistry as one of the most successful procedures for teeth straightening. It is a highly attractive alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment which is still the most effective method of teeth straightening, but comes with a few setbacks too. Conventional orthodontic treatment is carried out using fixed dental braces which are attached to the surfaces of your teeth and are highly visible in the mouth. They are avoided by the majority of adults and even the teenagers of today are looking for more discreet treatment options. Many people feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about metal dental braces and do not like to draw further attention to their mouth when their teeth may already be affecting the way they feel about their appearance.

Advantages of Invisalign

With Invisalign you are able to achieve a beautiful smile at your discretion without anyone having to know that you are undergoing dental treatment unless you want them to. Invisalign works using clear thermoplastic aligners which, as the name suggests, are almost invisible in your mouth. The aligners are not attached to your teeth, they are removable and can be taken out and replaced as necessary. They do not have any impact on your lifestyle or eating habits as they need to be removed at mealtimes anyway.

Each aligner needs to be worn for approximately two weeks at a time and kept in the mouth for around 22 hours of the day. This will vary slightly from patient to patient, but this is the way they generally work. They are very easy to clean and you remove the aligners to brush your teeth, therefore, you are able to maintain a good dental hygiene routine whilst undergoing treatment with Invisalign. With traditional orthodontic braces the brackets and wires prevent your brush from reaching all the surfaces of your teeth and can affect your dental hygiene routine, but with Invisalign this is something you do not have to worry about.

The number of aligners that you will need to achieve the smile that you are looking for will depend on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with. Average treatment times are approximately 6 to 12 months. Speak to us at Clear Braces Direct today to find out more about Invisalign and let us put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you to help you achieve the smile of your dreams.