Misaligned teeth: they can be a source of anxiety and frustration. Alongside that, there can be issues with chewing, speech and jaw pain. Brushing and flossing can be more difficult to do effectively if your teeth are not aligned properly and this can also lead to oral hygiene issues. At Archway Dental Surgery, we offer a convenient and effective treatment with Invisalign in Cornwall. It is a discreet treatment that allows you to continue with your everyday life and nobody else should realise you are wearing an appliance in your mouth, unless you decide to tell them. With wonderful results in approximately just 6 to 18 months, that really gives you something to smile about! 
How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign is a system of clear plastic aligners. When they are worn like a gumshield, only the teeth should be seen, allowing you to feel confident in your treatment without having to let everyone know about it. As you wear your aligners, they push the teeth to move them into the correct position. Every week, you will switch to a different aligner and you will be provided with 6 weeks’ worth of aligners each time you pop in to us for a checkup. The aligners are custom-made to fit your mouth precisely for maximum comfort and optimum results. We use iTero technology to scan your mouth to get the measurements for the aligners, and from this we can also create a 3D animation of what your teeth will look like at the end of the treatment, before you even get started!
The benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign in Cornwall is offered here at Archway Dental Surgery because of its many benefits. Aside from the fact that the aligners are virtually invisible when worn, they also allow for comfort and convenience. By being made bespoke, the aligners can be a comfortable option and they can also be removed when you need a break. You can remove the aligners for up to 2 hours a day and this includes when you eat and drink. This means that you won’t have to clean your aligners after eating and you won’t need to adapt your diet to soft foods. The aligners are also difficult to break, unlike intricate wires and brackets, so you should find that you don’t need to come and see us for emergency appointments.
Another benefit of being able to remove your aligners is the fact that you can brush and floss as normal. It can be difficult to clean teeth with other types of fixed braces, so with a removable option, it allows you to keep up the great oral hygiene routine that you know and love! We certainly love it! With healthy and happy smiles, it’s a yes from us!
Consultation
In order for you to see if Invisalign is the right treatment for you, you will need to arrange an initial consultation. We will examine your teeth and jaw carefully and we may also take x-rays, for example, in order for us to ascertain what your alignment issues are and to be able to recommend the appropriate treatments. During this time, you can ask as many questions as you need, and you can discuss your thoughts about what treatment might work best for you. Together, we will find the treatment plan that works for you. If it happens to be Invisalign, then we look forward to giving you a smile you really want to smile about!