Misaligned teeth can affect your quality of life. Not only can it have negative consequences on your confidence, but there are practical and health issues to be considered too.
But are Invisalign braces always the right option? Why should you choose them over other solutions?
Here we’ll examine the advantages, disadvantages, and otherwise important information about the transparent aligners.
What you should know about Invisalign braces
What many people don’t realise about Invisalign braces until they have a consultation with their dentist is that there are several models to choose from depending on your budget, the amount of time you want to wear the braces, the severity, and your age, among other factors.
The beauty and possibly the biggest appeal of the Invisalign treatment is that it is subtle. You won’t need to feel self-conscious every time you open your mouth, fearing the world will see your braces. This is a common problem cited by wearers of the traditional ‘train-track’ braces, but is one you won’t need to consider with Invisalign aligners thanks to their discretion.
The braces are easily removable so that you can eat whatever you like, you can clean your teeth comfortably, and wash out the aligners for optimal hygiene.
However, the fact they are removable means that, unlike traditional braces that are wired into your mouth, the Invisalign braces could be lost. This can often be an expensive mistake to make as you’ll have to replace them with another mould.
If your misalignment is extremely severe, you might be advised of another form of braces other than Invisalign. This won’t be the quickest way to straighten teeth but is required in some cases.
At London City Smiles, your mouth will be digitally scanned to get a full look at the shape of your smile and the scale of the work to be done. An Invisalign mould will then be created based on the results of your initial appointment so that you can be provided with your clear aligners on your next visit.
Are Invisalign braces the right choice for you?
If you aren’t heavily restricted by your budget and are worried that you’ll be too aware of the noticeability of metal braces, Invisalign aligners could be the route for you to take.
Invisalign braces indeed tend to be more expensive than other forms of alignment treatment, but the results you’ll get and the comfort you’ll feel during the treatment’s duration are often excellent value for money.
Invisalign braces aren’t available on the NHS so choosing Invisalign dentists like London City Smiles is one of the best ways to straighten teeth.
London City Smiles’ dentists have expert knowledge of Invisalign braces and can present you with all the information you’d like to know during your initial consultation. Get in touch with the team today to start your teeth alignment journey.