How your teeth look can massively affect your self-confidence.
If you don’t like the appearance of your teeth, you may think twice about sharing genuine smiles, eating, speaking, or posing for photos without embarrassment.
The obvious way to address this issue is with teeth straightening treatment.
Traditional braces have come a long way since their early days, using smaller brackets and less metal than they used to. But thanks to advances in dental technology, it’s now possible to correct your crooked smile without metal brackets and wires.
Say hello to Invisalign®.
What is Invisalign®?
Invisalign® is a discreet way to straighten your teeth.
It involves no wires or brackets and none of the disadvantages of conventional fixed braces, which explains why it’s one of the most popular treatment options for teeth straightening in London and beyond.
Instead, you’ll need to wear a series of custom-made, clear aligners which apply gentle force to shift your teeth into the desired position.
Unlike metal braces, Invisalign® clear aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. And because they’re nearly invisible, they’re unlikely to be noticed and will have minimal impact on your daily life.
How does Invisalign® work?
Invisalign® follows a 4-step process, starting with an initial consultation and ending with a perfect smile.
Step 1 – Free consultation
As experts in orthodontics and teeth straightening London-wide, The Oliver Cosmetic Dental Clinic will examine your teeth and discuss your smile concerns in detail.
From here, we can take 3D scans of your teeth and offer a bespoke treatment plan. We’ll even provide a 3D simulation to help you envisage how your new smile will look!
Step 2 – Custom-made aligners
The scans taken in your consultation are used to create a set of clear aligners that are custom-made to fit your mouth.
Once your aligners are ready, our orthodontist will ensure they fit comfortably and trim them to your gums.
Step 3 – Wear your aligners
Each set of aligners is to be worn for two weeks before swapping it for the next in the series.
For optimal results, you’ll need to wear them for 20-22 hours a day – removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. It’s also crucial to attend check-ups every 6-8 weeks to ensure your treatment is progressing well.
Step 4 – Maintain your stunning smile
Your teeth straightening treatment ends when you have worn all your aligners.
To ensure your straighter smile lasts as long as possible, you’ll need to wear a retainer every night while you sleep to prevent your teeth from reverting to their original positions.
For more information about how Invisalign® works, don’t hesitate to contact our specialists.
Who can benefit from Invisalign® treatment?
Invisalign® is typically recommended for teenagers and adults.
Most orthodontists won’t treat patients until they have all their adult teeth as they can’t predict how children’s teeth will grow.
Invisalign® braces can work to correct mild to moderate orthodontic issues, including crooked teeth, small gaps between teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites.
Our dental professionals assess every patient on a case-by-case basis (including their oral health and hygiene) to determine if this teeth straightening option is appropriate.
Dr George and Dr Roxanne are both Invisalign providers. While Dr Roxanne treats simple cases with minimally invasive techniques, Dr George generally sees more complex cases.
How long do Invisalign® braces need to be worn?
On average, Invisalign® treatment takes 12-18 months to complete.
At The Oliver Cosmetic Dental Clinic, we have provided Invisalign in London for long enough to understand that no two patients are the same, and it may take some people more or less time to achieve their dream smile than others.
Mild orthodontic issues can be corrected with Invisalign® in as little as six months, whereas more severe cases can take up to two years.
How do you clean Invisalign® aligners?
With aligners being worn all day and night, they can easily pick up bacteria from inside your mouth. This is why you must give them a quick rinse with lukewarm water after removing them.
You can use a soft-bristled brush (different from your regular toothbrush) to remove food, saliva, and plaque. And for a thorough clean, soak them in a solution of Invisalign® cleaning crystals (or denture cleaning tablets) for 20 minutes.
When your aligners aren’t in your mouth – whether it be at mealtimes, when you’re having a drink, or for special occasions – storing them in the case provided will keep them clean and safe.
Start your journey to straight teeth today
If you’re interested in a smile makeover with Invisalign® clear aligners, get in touch with The Oliver Cosmetic Dental Clinic.
During your consultation, we’ll perform an oral examination to determine your suitability for teeth straightening treatment and talk you through the procedure – ensuring you’re kept in the loop and know what to expect from start to finish.
Still on the fence about Invisalign® clear braces?
As a clinically proven technique for teeth straightening, London-based patients and those from further afield have transformed their smiles with the help of our orthodontic specialists in Mayfair.
Why not join them?
Talk to our team on 020 7770 6441 or email info@joeoliverdentist.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you soon.