Invisalign Leeds
Invisalign is a teeth straightening system that is an alternative to braces, where invisible, removable aligners are used to straighten your teeth gradually, in contrast to the bands, metal brackets or metal wires used in braces.
What is Invisalign made of?
Invisalign consists of a series of clear, removable aligners made out of clear, flexible, and virtually invisible plastic.
When will your orthodontist suggest the use of Invisalign?
Your orthodontist may suggest wearing Invisalign for a variety of reasons, which include
- Malocclusion or bad bite – Due to misalignment of teeth and causing severe problems in daily lifestyle such as biting, chewing, speaking etc
- Cosmetic improvement – To improve the appearance of your teeth and hence your overall looks, especially when your have teeth that are crowded, crooked, or with unusual spaces between them
Note – In case of severe malocclusion, braces may be recommended over Invisalign
What makes an Invisalign a more attractive option than braces?
- More visually appealing than traditional braces – uses virtually invisible plastic making it more aesthetically appealing than the bands, metal brackets and metal wires of braces
- Easier to maintain dental hygiene - Aligners are removable allowing you to brush and floss your teeth normally
- No restriction over foods – Since aligners are removable you don’t have to worry about the food you eat. Before eating, simply remove your aligner and feel free to eat all kinds of food without worries of food getting stuck as in the case of dental braces.
How is the treatment plan for Invisalign carried out by the Leeds dentist?
- During the initial consultation, the Leeds dentist will evaluate your dental health and conduct a thorough oral checkup to determine if Invisalign is the right treatment for you
- X-rays, photographs and impressions of your teeth are taken to chart out the treatment plan.
- 3d technology is used in fabricating a series of custom made aligners for your teeth, generally amounting to 15-30 aligners
- The Leeds dentist will advise you to wear a set of aligners for 2 -3 weeks, and replace it with a the next set of aligners in the series
- You will have to visit your Leeds dentist to track the progress of your treatment every 2-6 weeks
- In a similar manner, when you have finished wearing each aligner in the series, you will have completed the treatment successfully and rewarded yourself a beautiful smile
- The treatment can take from 6-18 months to complete, depending upon the extent of repair required
What is the principle behind an Invisalign?
Each set of aligner in the series applies force on your teeth moving your teeth another step closer to the desired result. The new set of aligners that replace the previous ones at every two weeks will be slightly tighter in fit than the former.
Caring for your Invisalign
Since Invisalign consists of removable aligners the routine care is much simpler than that of dental braces. Here are a few tips on caring and using Invisalign
- Make sure to brush your aligners each time you brush your teeth
- Soak and clean the aligners by placing them in a denture cleaner while you are eating
- Avoid removing them at night
