Are you fed up with hiding your smile in photos?
If so, you may be glad to learn that, even as an adult, there are ways you can straighten your smile without resorting to fitted, metal braces.
At Archway Dental Surgery, we are proud to be able to offer patients a myriad of orthodontic treatments, even as adults, including the world-famous Invisalign in Cornwall.
But do you want to know a bit more about Invisalign in Cornwall before booking your appointment to see our team? Here, we offer a very brief guide to these invisible aligners. If you have any other queries, feel free to give us a call!
What they are
Invisalign in Cornwall are, in essence, clear aligners that move your teeth by gently applying force to them.
And not only do they move your teeth efficiently, but compared to many other orthodontic tools, they also do it quickly, with the average treatment time being around 3-6 months. So, they are ideal if you want to get a straighter smile ahead of a wedding or graduation.
How they work
We mentioned that these aligners work by gradually applying force to your teeth and moving them gently.
How do they do this? Well, before you can have them fitted, our team will take a 3D scan of your teeth and use computer software to ‘move’ the digitally uploaded teeth into the desired end position. This will also allow us to show you exactly how your teeth will move during the treatment, so there will be no nasty surprises. From this digital movement, a set of aligners will be printed using a 3D scanner. When worn in succession and for the required period of time, these aligners will move your teeth and thus, your dream smile will be reached. Great!
Suitability
While we wish these aligners could be used for all cases of misalignment that we see at our practice, not everyone is suitable for them.
Indeed, invisible aligners are usually suited to people who have mild to moderate misalignments of their front teeth; anything more substantial and we may need to explore using fitted braces or standard orthodontic ones to correct the alignment.
But to know if you are suitable for invisible aligners or not, you will need to attend a consultation with our team at the surgery. So, call us today!
Cost
Having any kind of orthodontic treatment as an adult is going to raise concerns over cost.
However, we know that times can be hard and we are able to offer our suitable patients financing options to help you spread the cost of the treatment.
That way, you can get the smile that you have always wanted without breaking the bank.
Results
Many patients worry that because the aligners are not tightened or adjusted, that the results cannot be as good as those achieved with regular fitted braces.
But studies have found that invisible aligners can produce equally striking results with misaligned teeth (provided they are suitable for you) and under the hands of a trained dentist, these results can last the rest of your life.