The world has changed a lot and very quickly. And we at Archway Dental Surgery are fully aware of this. Many years ago teeth were purely regarded as a means of chewing food and the cosmetic side was not as highly regarded. Greater awareness of the importance of our teeth to our health and wellbeing has changed all of that, thankfully. Oral hygiene and dental care have become as important as general health and fitness. Straighter teeth help us to chew our food properly and make us feel more confident and good about ourselves, enhancing our mental health. Invisalign in Cornwall was invented to improve the efficiency and time it takes to get from a dental appointment to treatment and finally to results. 
Equipment and techniques have changed
It’s taken science and the digital age to discover new materials and equipment that can improve the procedures used to correct dental misalignments. Many of us can remember the child at school who walked around with ‘scaffolding’ in their mouth. That particular dental appliance has seen amazing improvements and has resulted in a variety of adaptations. Braces today come in many guises and are made from materials such as metal, plastic and ceramics. There are clear and teeth-coloured braces and even one type that fits onto the back of the teeth. Enhanced design and equipment have also resulted in improved techniques.
The result of years of development
Invisalign in Cornwall has seen many years of development since its first appearance more than two decades ago. Correcting misaligned dentition was usually achieved by fixed blocks to the front of the teeth and then attaching wires and bands which required regular adjustment. Invisalign in Cornwall introduces a different technique which involves wearing a tray which fits over the teeth and looks like a gum shield. It’s the technology that has gone into these innocuous looking gum shields that is really impressive. The iTero 3D scanner takes on average six thousand images per second of the inside of a patient’s mouth. These images are well defined and accurate and allow us to easily identify a dental condition and with computer guidance we can develop the ideal personal treatment plan.
Quicker communication
Once we have completed our assessment of your condition and agreed a treatment plan, the communication between us and the laboratory is quick, virtually instant. Digital communication means that we will receive your trays or aligners quickly and we can start the treatment sooner. We can also show you a virtual image of what your straighter teeth will look like before we begin the treatment.
The process
The number of Invisalign trays produced depends on the condition being treated and this also determines the duration of the treatment. Each tray has a slightly different orientation which gradually moves your teeth to correct the misalignment. We will fit the first tray which must be worn for a minimum of at least twenty-two hours per day. To eat, drink, brush and floss your teeth you are allowed to remove the tray. You will be required to attend our surgery as directed to allow us to assess your progress.
Completion of the treatment
Once all the aligners have been used, we will require you to wear one final aligner which is designed to hold your teeth in place where they are, to allow them to settle. This may be for a period of twelve months, but you can remove it more regularly than the trays. You will also be able to enjoy the look and feel of your straighter teeth during this settling period.