{"id":1267,"date":"2023-06-30T09:19:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T08:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:08:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:08:00","slug":"what-should-you-consider-before-choosing-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/what-should-you-consider-before-choosing-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you consider before choosing Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At <strong>Clear Braces Direct<\/strong>,\nwe work hard to make straightening your teeth as efficient and convenient as\npossible; this is easy to do with smart orthodontic instruments such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/\">Invisalign London<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/invisalign-london.jpg\" alt=\"invisalign-london\" class=\"wp-image-1268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/invisalign-london.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/invisalign-london-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/invisalign-london-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Invisalign London<\/strong> has proved to be a highly-preferred alternative to straightening teeth alignment for aesthetically pleasing smiles, there are still many factors to consider when thinking about using this technology-focused method to enhance smiles. Before choosing <strong>Invisalign London<\/strong>, what are some of the things that need to be included in your decision-making? We thought to include some of the more pertinent key points that need to be kept in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential factors to consider before opting for Invisalign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smile evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering Invisalign to help you achieve a more\npleasing smile, you will want to have your smile assessed first to ensure that\nInvisalign is the system to help you achieve your desired goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Invisalign process makes use of innovative digital\ntechnologies such as the 3D iTero scanner to help us assess your smile needs\nand develop an individualised plan just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment complexity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign is generally suitable for mild to moderate\northodontic complaints such as crooked teeth, overcrowding, gap-toothed smiles\nand certain bite problems. If you present with severe malocclusion or other\ncomplex dental conditions, traditional braces or other orthodontic treatments\nmight be more appropriate for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compliance and responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone thinking about Invisalign needs to be aware that the\ntreatment plan requires a high level of responsibility and commitment. You need\nto wear the aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours a day, removing them only when\neating, drinking (except water), brushing, and flossing. If you need help with\nmaintaining this level of compliance, it could impact the effectiveness of the\ntreatment and its outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lifestyle considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign aligners are removable (without the need for a\ndental practitioner\u2019s assistance), which offers highly desirable advantages\nsuch as easier brushing and flossing and the ability to eat and drink without\nrestrictions. However, you must be diligent about wearing them consistently to\nachieve the desired results. If you feel that you may frequently forget to wear\nthe aligners or lose them, it could be a challenge that will negatively impact\nyour treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment duration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of Invisalign treatment varies depending on the\ncomplexity of the patient\u2019s case, but it typically ranges from several months\nto a couple of years. If you have a specific timeline or event in mind, discuss\nit with us to determine whether Invisalign can meet your desired timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Experience of dental practitioner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that you should choose an experienced\ndental practitioner who is specifically trained in using Invisalign and skilled\nin providing Invisalign treatment. A knowledgeable and reputable\nInvisalign-trained dental practitioner can significantly impact the outcome of\nyour treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance and follow-up care: After completing the\nInvisalign treatment, you may require retainers to maintain the longevity of\nyour newly aligned smile. Make sure you are aware of the need for a retention\nplan and ongoing follow-up care that will be required.\n\nFor any orthodontic treatment plan to yield\nsuccess, it requires your commitment to abide by the instructions of our dental\npractitioners; this is especially so with Invisalign. If you need answers to\nany questions, please get in touch with us at <strong>Clear Braces Direct<\/strong>.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Clear Braces Direct, we work hard to make straightening your teeth as efficient and convenient as possible; this is easy to do with smart orthodontic instruments such as Invisalign London. While Invisalign London has proved to be a highly-preferred alternative to straightening teeth alignment for aesthetically pleasing smiles, there are still many factors to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/what-should-you-consider-before-choosing-invisalign\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What should you consider before choosing Invisalign?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-invisalign"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1267"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1511,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1267\/revisions\/1511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}