When you have a misaligned smile, you’d be forgiven for feeling low or for pining for a better smile when you look in the mirror and at photographs. The fact is, having misaligned teeth can affect a person’s self-esteem and yet it doesn’t have to. At Archway Dental Surgery, we offer Invisalign in Cornwall to improve the appearance of your smile and make you look fab-u-lous! Treatment can be completed in as little as 6 to 18 months, so you won’t have to worry about committing to a convoluted journey with many twists and turns that leave you thinking, ‘Are we nearly there yet?’
What Invisalign offers
Invisalign is a system that comprises plastic aligners that sit over the teeth like a gum shield. They push the teeth into position over a period of time, which is normally 6 to 18 months. The aligners need to be changed each week and you will be given a batch of aligners for 6 weeks before you need to come for a checkup with us and receive your next 6 weeks’ worth. The aligners are comfortable to wear as they are made bespoke for your mouth thanks to the iTero technology that is used to get the measurements. With this digital scan, we can also generate a 3D animation of what your teeth will look like after treatment. So, if you need a little extra incentive to keep you on track with your Invisalign journey, Archway Dental Surgery can help!
Would Invisalign be better than fixed braces?
When it comes to your individual needs, the best way to find out if this is the right treatment option for you is to book an initial consultation with us. We will be able to examine your mouth thoroughly to determine what your dental needs are and what treatment options would suit you best. If Invisalign is the recommended treatment, then there are clear benefits to choosing Invisalign. Having removable aligners instead of fixed brackets and wires means that you can take them out when you need to brush and floss your teeth. This means that you can maintain a better standard of oral hygiene than you can when trying to brush around fixed appliances. You also won’t need to change your diet to avoid damaging your aligners as you can remove them for up to 2 hours a day, which leaves plenty of time to eat meals without your aligners in! With fixed braces, they can be much more delicate than the durable plastic of Invisalign; they can also be less comfortable to wear too and there is no respite from them. Having said this, Invisalign treats mild to moderate alignment issues, so if you need something more complex resolving, then fixed metal braces could be for the win!
Can teenagers wear Invisalign?
If you have all of your adult teeth, then Invisalign could be for you. Invisalign does have a range specific to young people and this can be beneficial for those seeking treatment in their younger years.
At Archway Dental Surgery, we want you to be happy with your smile and if you’re not feeling that way, head over to us and we can help give you a little bit of what you need!