If you have been daydreaming about transforming your smile, then speak to us at Archway Dental Surgery. Invisalign is a highly popular method of teeth straightening that has been taken up by approximately 10 million patients around the world over the last two decades since it was introduced. It is an alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment that is highly recommended by dentists worldwide. If you are looking to correct the misalignment issues of your teeth, then Invisalign in Cornwall may be a suitable treatment option for you.
If you have extensive misalignment issues, then you may wish to speak to our dentist here at Archery Dental Surgery to find out about a combined treatment with Invisalign in Cornwall. This may include using traditional orthodontic braces for a short period to begin the movement of your teeth, followed by a course of Invisalign in Cornwall. If you have moderate or minor imperfections in your teeth, then find out about Invisalign as a treatment option today.
How does Invisalign work?
Similar to all orthodontic treatments, Invisalign involves moving the position of your teeth; therefore, you must have good oral health and healthy teeth and gums. Here at Archway Dental Surgery, our dentist will carry out a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums, making sure that you have no underlying dental issues and that your teeth are clean and ready for treatment. If we find that you do have some dental problems, then these will be treated prior to beginning the Invisalign treatment. Moreover, if we feel that your teeth need to be professionally cleaned, then we will advise you to book an appointment with our hygienist to remove any excess plaque and tartar that may be lingering around your teeth.
Once you are ready for Invisalign, our dentist will carry out a three-dimensional scan of your teeth, which will be sent to the Invisalign technicians. The technicians will create a three-dimensional simulation of how your teeth may look following successful treatment with Invisalign. So, if you and our dentist are satisfied with these results, a series of clear thermoplastic aligners will be created for you to help achieve that result.
Invisalign is popular because of the comfort and discretion that its aligners can provide. In comparison to traditional orthodontic braces, Invisalign aligners are almost invisible and draw no attention to your mouth, so you can carry out your treatment with confidence and ease. As they are manufactured using the scan results, the aligners can be highly accurate and therefore very comfortable to wear.
Each aligner is designed to be worn for approximately two weeks at a time and will shift the position of your teeth by up to 0.25 mm, after which you move onto the next aligner in the series. The aligners need to be kept in your mouth for approximately 22 hours a day, and by visiting our dentist in between, you can make sure that the treatment process is coming along successfully.
Speak to us at Archway Dental Surgery today and find out more about Invisalign.