So, you’ve got misaligned teeth, you don’t want to look too long in the mirror or avoid having photos taken of you smiling. You don’t want to be a killjoy, but you’re fed up and not in the mood to party – or just be happy when it comes to living with your teeth the way they are. If you’re in adulthood, the thought of wearing visible braces fills you with dread and you know you’ve missed the boat that set sail in your teens. If you are a teenager, you want to miss the boat if it means wearing visible braces. If this sounds like you, it’s not too late and there is another way you can have an improved smile, without the need for visible braces. At Archway Dental Surgery, we offer Invisalign in Cornwall as a convenient and discreet treatment for realigning your teeth, without the need for fixed, visible braces.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a system that uses plastic aligners to realign the teeth. When the aligners are worn over the teeth like a gum shield that is made bespoke to fit your mouth, they apply a little pressure to the teeth to move them gradually into place. Each week, you wear a new aligner and you will be provided with sets of aligners for 6 weeks at a time. At the end of each set, you just need to come and see us for a quick checkup to ensure all is progressing well and to receive the next set of aligners.
Why should I choose Invisalign?
With Invisalign, there are so many reasons to choose the treatment. If you want an aesthetically pleasing smile, Invisalign can achieve results in as little as 6 to 18 months. Before you start treatment, the aligners are made to measure using iTero technology to scan your mouth and from this, we can show you a 3D animation of how your teeth will appear once the treatment has been completed. If you’re also looking for convenience, Invisalign gives you this as the aligners can be removed for up to 2 hours a day. When you eat and drink, you therefore have the time to take a break from wearing them, so there will be no messy clean up operation after eating. You can also take them out while you play sport, see friends or just feel like it – the choice is yours! If you are a teenager, there is also a special range of aligners for your age group, but whether you’re an adult or a teen, nobody should know you are wearing them as the plastic is transparent, so only your teeth should be on show as you have them in your mouth!
What type of alignment issues can be treated?
Issues such as crossbite, under and overbites, gapped or crowded teeth are the types of things that can be treated with Invisalign. The best way to find out if we can help is to book in for an initial consultation. We will be able to examine your mouth and take x-rays, if required, to determine what the treatment options are. You can ask us any questions you have about the treatment as well to help you make a decision about the way forward.
At Archway Dental Surgery, we have a vast amount of experience, having been established as a family practice since 1983 and we know how to put smiles on faces. Come to us and see what treatments we can reveal to you.