If you have been thinking about correcting the misalignment issues of your teeth, you may have heard about Invisalign in Cornwall. Invisalign in Cornwall is a highly popular cosmetic dental treatment which was first introduced just over 20 years ago and since then has helped correct millions of smiles across the world. Invisalign in Cornwall is an ideal choice of cosmetic dental treatment, because not only does it improve the look of your smile, but it also promotes better oral health. This is because it helps straighten crooked and wonky teeth, therefore creating a neatly aligned smile.
The advantages of straight teeth
When your teeth are neatly aligned it is significantly easier to keep them clean and healthy. There are less hard-to-reach areas for bacteria and plaque to be able to linger and therefore it helps promote better dental health. When teeth are crooked it is difficult to clean between them, therefore bacteria and plaque remain in these hidden areas and lead to the formation of tartar. When tartar remains on the teeth it results in many different dental issues, including cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and eventually tooth loss.
What is Invisalign?
To create a neatly aligned smile you need to book an appointment to visit us here at Archway Dental Surgery and find out more about Invisalign in Cornwall. It is a cosmetic orthodontic treatment which uses clear thermoplastic aligners as an alternative to traditional metal braces. This is why it is a highly popular treatment option. Invisalign aligners are comfortable to wear and they are almost invisible, as the name suggests, providing a discreet treatment option which is preferred by adults who are reluctant about wearing traditional braces because of their high visibility. Here at our dental surgery the dentist will need to make sure that your teeth and gums are clean and healthy before you can begin the treatment process.
You will undergo a comprehensive examination of your mouth and you will also need to have a special three-dimensional scan of your teeth, which can be sent to the laboratory to find out how Invisalign can improve the aesthetics of your smile. The laboratory will use your scan results to create a digital visual simulation of your mouth, to show you an accurate prediction of the end result of successful treatment with Invisalign. Our dentist will share these results with you and once you both agree that you are happy with the prediction, then the results will be sent to the manufacturers who will create an individually tailored series of aligners that will help move your teeth into their desired positions. It will take approximately two weeks for your aligners to be manufactured and then you can visit the dentist to pick up the whole series at your next appointment. The number of aligners in the series varies from patient to patient and it depends on the severity of misalignment that you begin with and how much movement is required to create a neatly aligned smile for you. Speak to us at our dental surgery today and find out more about Invisalign to improve the appearance and health of your smile.