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You may not know it, but it is possible to have your teeth straightened without everyone knowing that you are wearing braces. At One Smile Oral Care in West Malling, Invisalign nearly invisible aligners can give you the assurance of going through straightening treatment without telling the whole world what you are up to.

In the past, the only way to achieve straight teeth was by wearing heavy metal ‘train-track’ braces, which dominated the mouth, were uncomfortable, made it difficult to eat and could also affect the speech. However, technological advances over the years have meant that this type of braces system need now only be used by people who need serious corrections to their bite. If the teeth are merely mildly misaligned, there are much more subtle and comfortable ways to do this, and in West Malling, Invisalign is one of them.

In fact, wearing Invisalign in West Malling to straighten your teeth differs from the more well-known brackets and wire braces systems that most of us still associate with teeth-straightening.

Invisalign replaces brackets and wires with transparent thermoplastic resin trays that fit over the teeth rather like mouth guards.

The trays are made from impressions taken by your dentist in West Malling. Invisalign’s laboratory in the United States uses them to calculate the trajectory along which your teeth need to move to become beautifully aligned, and then to make a series of aligners. Each tray moves the teeth one step along the way from their current position to the position they need to reach for your desired smile. The pressure that the plastic applies to the teeth is what gently nudges them along.

You need to wear each tray for about two weeks before moving on to the next one. Depending on your individual case, you will need to wear between 12 and 48 trays.

Invisalign clear aligners have other advantages. As well as being almost unnoticeable, they are removable. This makes them easy to clean, and also makes your teeth easier to clean too. Also, you can take them out if you particularly do not wish anyone to see you are wearing aligners, perhaps for a super-special event like a hot date, wedding or a job interview.

At One Smile Oral Care, we want you to be completely happy with any treatment you have with us and so we go to great lengths to ensure that you are given options that work in concert with the demands of your life.

At our clinic in West Malling, Invisalign is one of the options we offer to patients who wish to correct mild to moderate issues with the alignment of their teeth. Invisalign are system of aligners that exert pressure on the teeth through their shape rather than with brackets and wires like traditional braces.

Treatment with Invisalign can be faster than you imagine because, although the actual biological process of moving teeth takes a set amount of time, the focus of treatment is variable. It is possible to focus on fewer teeth and gentle movements to achieve a cosmetically significant effect and this is what many people are looking for.

If it is aesthetics that brought you to the dentist then it is likely to be important to you during treatment as well. Happily, Invisalign aligners are clear and secure so they are unobtrusive in the mouth as well as comfortable.

When you come and see us at One Smile Oral Care, West Malling, Invisalign will be explained to you in fine detail including the care aspects involved. Your aligners will need to be removed every time you eat or drink anything other than water to prevent staining and to make things easier for you. This means you need to clean your teeth before putting your aligner back in. This kind of exceptional dental care can be very good for your teeth and is a great habit to pick up for the future.

Why choose us for Invisalign in West Malling?

We support our patients every step of the way and listen to your needs so that we can monitor your treatment and check that you are getting the result you want. We understand that long-term dental treatment can be a daunting prospect for some people and yet it does not need to be if you have the right care from skilled, friendly professionals. Book an appointment to see us soon and we think you will be happy and relaxed about taking the next step.

As an adult, you might want to get something done about misaligned teeth but you have concerns about the way that braces look. This could be because you have a public facing job or a special occasion to look stunning at in the near future. This is perfectly understandable and it used to be that there was nothing you could do in this tricky situation.

Advances in dentistry now mean that you can choose to look good while you are having your teeth straightened as well as after. When you visit One Smile Oral Care in West Malling, Invisalign is one of the solutions you can consider that will give you this kind of benefit.

What is so great about Invisalign?

Invisalign is a popular choice for discreet teeth straightening with over four million people having used them so far to get the results they want. They are clear, removable aligners that go over the top of the teeth and fit snugly so that they do not move around or get dislodged when you talk. Once in place, they are so subtle that they appear to be invisible to an onlooker. It can be your secret if you want it to be.

How do they work?

Your dentist will make a plan for your treatment based on what you want to achieve. This will be discussed thoroughly with you to ensure it matches your vision.

Impressions and photographs of your teeth are taken and then your dentist will order your aligners, which will be returned to our clinic in West Malling. Invisalign works by gently nudging the teeth into place over the course of a series of aligners that are all a slightly different shape. Each one is progressively moving your teeth closer to the required position. You change them yourself at home around every two weeks although your dentist will let you know if there are any that you need to keep in for slightly longer.

You will still come to One Smile Oral Care for check-ups during your treatment to ensure things are progressing as planned. We hope that each visit is a positive one for you and do our best to make it so when you choose Invisalign in West Malling.

Do you ever look in the mirror and want more from your reflection? Do your teeth ever make you feel self-conscious or embarrassed? Here at One Smile Oral Care, West Malling, Invisalign could be the option for you. This is state-of-the-art, modern technology to correct and align your teeth. This can make any upset about crooked or protruding teeth a thing of the past. Your future holds that perfectly straight smile you deserve and crave.

Invisalign, West Malling uses the technology of invisible braces. They do not have the look of the traditional wire braces and can provide you with an incognito, discreet option for your teeth alignment needs.

Unlike traditional orthodontics,  Invisalign, West Malling utilises the convenience of removable braces. This is so that our clients can choose to remove them to eat and clean their teeth. They can be removed for important occasions, like the big office party, or wedding reception, where you would rather people didn’t notice your braces at all.

How long does Invisalign take?

At One Smile Oral Care, West Malling, Invisalign treatment length varies from person to person. We endeavor to make the whole process as seamless and painless as possible for each and every one of our patients. We use only highly trained orthodontists, who excel in their chosen field of expertise.

Our Invisalign in West Malling treatment times can vary from between only six months, up to 24 months dependent on the severity of your problem and the result you require.

Your smile is our passion

Here at One Smile Oral Care we pride ourselves on being a caring and professional dental practice with years of experience, situated in the historic town of West Malling. We provide a wide range of quality and affordable treatments to suit all our patient’s needs. One Smile Oral Care uses modern techniques using the best materials available to ensure we provide outstanding dental care.

We are open six days a week to make sure we can provide you with an appointment at a date and time that’s convenient for you. So, why not give One Smile Oral Care a call today.