Straightening your teeth is more simple than ever before. If you are troubled by crooked teeth then you need to speak to us at Clapham South Dental Centre and find out about the many different options that are available for you. A few decades ago the only type of orthodontic treatment was with traditional metal braces. Highly effective at their job, traditional metal braces can address a full range of misalignment issues including mild to moderate problems, as well as very complex cases. Unfortunately the problem with traditional metal braces is that they are highly visible in the mouth. This means that people who are already embarrassed by their teeth are reluctant to undergo orthodontic treatment, because they are worried that they will draw further attention to their mouth. In response to this, many different types of braces have been developed in the last few decades which allow you to straighten your teeth without drawing unwanted scrutiny of your mouth. At Clapham South Dental Centre we are pleased to offer you a whole range of braces to straighten your teeth.
One of the most popular, modern methods of teeth straightening is with Invisalign Clapham. Invisalign Clapham is different to traditional dental braces. Invisalign Clapham uses clear thermoplastic aligners to straighten your teeth. Similar to traditional braces they can be used for mild, moderate or even complex orthodontic issues, although with Invisalign you may have to undergo a combined treatment plan if your teeth are severely crooked.
Modern teeth straightening
Invisalign is one of the most discreet methods of teeth straightening. When the aligners are in your mouth they are almost invisible and no one will notice that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment unless you wish to tell them. The aligners are very effective at teeth straightening. They use a patented thermoplastic which is latex-free and BPA free. The aligners themselves are designed using the latest in digital dental technology. They are printed as models using 3D printing and moulded out of the medical grade thermoplastic so that they fit tightly in your mouth and push your teeth into the desired positions.
How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign aligners work in a sequence. Each aligner pushes your teeth by approximately 0.25 millimetres. This occurs over a period of two weeks. After that there will be no more room in the aligner to push your teeth further and you will move on to the next aligner in the series. In this way you work your way through the set until your teeth are neat and straight. This can take anywhere between 6 and 24 months depending on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with. The aligners can be taken out of your mouth whenever you need to and the instructions clearly state that they must be taken out at meal times and if you drink anything other than water. You also have to remove the aligners to clean your teeth. Once you are finished you put the aligners back in your mouth and they continue to do their work. It is important that you wear the aligners according to the guidelines and soon you will achieve excellent aesthetic results and healthier teeth and gums.
