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We all know how powerful a smile is, it can have a very positive effect, in fact it has been said that smiling is contagious. This is very true, we all know how hard it is to resist the beaming smile of a young child. As adults we may find that the way that our teeth look does not give us as much to smile about. Very few people are fortunate enough to have a perfect smile, but now there are ways that we can achieve this.

In the past it was necessary to use the traditional fixed types of braces that are still worn by many children and teenagers if you wanted to have your teeth straightened. All this has now changed. Over the past few years there have been many advances in tooth straightening techniques and products that are much more suitable for adults. There are a number of different types to choose from, but one of the most popular systems is called Invisalign. So far more than 2.5 million people have used this system to straighten their teeth.

Clearly different, clearly Invisalign in West Malling

The Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable retainers to gradually realign your teeth. All the retainers are made at the start of your treatment, and you will have seen exactly how your teeth will look at the end of the treatment. To achieve the best and quickest results, you must wear your retainer for a minimum of 22 hours each day. Each retainer is worn for two weeks, before you change to the next one and at the end of the treatment you will need to have a permanent retainer fitted to keep your teeth in their new position.

Deciding to have your teeth straightened is a big commitment in time and money, but you will find that there are many long-term benefits. Not only will you have a smile to be proud of, you will have also made your teeth easier to care for. Here at One Smile Oral Care in West Malling, Invisalign braces are a popular choice for many adults who want to enhance the appearance of their teeth without having everyone in West Malling knowing.

Do you have crooked, overcrowded or poorly spaced teeth? Do you shy away from social situations or dread having your photograph taken? If you are an adult who missed out on teeth straightening treatment as a child then it is not too late to improve the way your teeth look. You may have considered braces but were worried that they are uncomfortable, unsightly or would impact on your life too much. In which case, we’ve got great news for you: there are more discreet and comfortable alternatives available. If you long to love your smile but do not want a mouthful of metal then Invisalign in West Malling may be for you.

Invisible braces?

One Smile Oral Care uses Invisalign in West Malling to straighten your teeth without bands, brackets or wires. Instead, a series of custom-made clear plastic trays are used to gently guide your teeth into place. The shape of the trays or aligners is modified slightly about every 2 weeks. This ensures your aligners adapt to the changing shape of your mouth and positions of your teeth, effectively pushing your realignment onto the next stage. You can remove the trays for eating and cleaning and they are almost invisible. This makes your treatment discreet, comfortable and still effective.

Can I have Invisalign?

Many of our patients have benefitted from invisible braces in West Malling. Invisalign is suitable where the crowding, spacing or misalignment issues are not severe. If your teeth are fully erupted and you are confident that you can commit to the whole procedure, then we can help you with Invisalign in West Malling. After wearing your aligners full-time, except when eating and cleaning your teeth, you will find that your teeth have moved into the desired positions, leaving you with the smile that you’ve dreamed of. Each treatment is unique as the aligners are tailored to your mouth. Advanced 3D technology is used to plan the treatment precisely so that we can reposition your teeth accurately.

Experience straighter teeth and give yourself the gift of a beautiful smile and improved self-confidence. Our team looks forward to talking to you about how you can benefit from Invisalign in West Malling.

When people see you wearing braces, somehow they just seem to think they are an open invitation to ask personal questions about your teeth, questions you might not want to have to answer every time you meet someone new.

If you want straighter teeth, without having to go through the process needed to achieve them and advertising your efforts to all and sundry, then Invisalign nearly invisible aligners could be the solution for you.

If you live or work in West Malling, Invisalign is available from One Smile Oral Care, conveniently placed in the high street and open every working day and Saturday mornings.

When you come to see us for Invisalign in West Malling, we can give you detailed information during your free initial consultation, but here is an overview to help you get the basics.

How does Invisalign work?

Invisalign clear aligners are different from the more well-known braces systems. They use transparent thermoplastic resin trays, rather like mouthguards, that slide snugly over the teeth. These trays are so thin that it is almost impossible to see them.

Your trays are made specifically for you, from impressions that we take here and then send off to the Invisalign laboratory in the United States. The lab also uses information sent by us to calculate the path the teeth need to travel along to reach their required alignment. The laboratory makes an aligner tray for each step. Each one is slightly differently from the previous one, marking another step along the journey your teeth will take. The pressure from each slight move forward in the tray design is what nudges the teeth along their path.

You need to wear each tray for about two weeks before moving on to the next one, and you will need somewhere between 12 and 48 trays, depending on your specific needs.

In West Malling, Invisalign has another great advantage in that the aligners are removable, so they are much easier to keep clean and so are your teeth. You can also leave them off entirely for a few hours if you have to attend an important social or professional event. The aligners should, however, be worn for at least 20 hours a day every day for the quickest results.

Braces are a vital dental device that are used for straightening and correcting misaligned teeth. One of the main disadvantages of conventional braces is that they are very apparent and can be seen easily. At One Smile Oral Care in West Malling, we find that many of our patients are conscious of these types of braces and therefore choose not to get the teeth straightening that they need.

Invisalign braces are a modern alternative to traditional metal braces that not only straighten your teeth but are also discreet. These clear braces are virtually invisible and can barely be seen, even at a very close distance.

This means you can wear your Invisalign braces at home, at work, on social occasions, without anyone knowing and you will not have to hide your teeth while they are being straightening. Invisalign in West Malling could hold the key to get your teeth corrected while carrying on with your normal day-to-day life.

Why choose Invisalign in West Malling?

There are many advantages in choosing Invisalign clear braces instead of a more traditional metal brace. Since Invisalign clear braces are like a thin mouth guard, they can be removed when required, allowing you to eat anything. This also eliminates the need to clean the brace with long cleaning brushes, which can be very difficult.

If this is not carried out correctly, plaque can collect underneath, which can damage your teeth. This risk is removed with an Invisalign brace which has clear benefits. The fact that you can eat any food that you want also means that you have no restrictions when using the brace.

The Invisalign treatment is a very fast process in comparison to other orthodontic methods, taking on average six to twelve months. This means that not only are you not restricted to what you can do while using your Invisalign clear brace, you will also gain a wonderful smile in a very short time. As well as this the procedure itself, is near enough painless as the braces move the teeth with a very gentle force.

Get in touch

If Invisalign in West Malling, sounds like the procedure for you, why not give us a call today to discuss your options. We also offer 0% finance options, so you can spread your payments over time, making your Invisalign treatment more flexible and affordable.

Dentistry has come far from the days when your only choice was to straighten your teeth with metal braces. Though modern metal braces are lighter and more comfortable to wear than ever before, there are also more discreet teeth straightening methods such as Invisalign, available at One Smile Oral Care.

Invisalign consists of a series of clear, plastic aligners and has many benefits over other teeth straightening treatments. At One Smile Oral Care in West Malling, Invisalign aligners are created with 3D computer imaging technology to monitor the complete process of your treatment from beginning to end.

The plastic aligners can correct gaps, overbites, underbites, crowded or misaligned teeth. Comfortable and transparent, first fitting to complete realignment may last up to 18 months, during which you will change new aligners every two weeks.

Invisalign allows you to eat, talk and participate in various social situations without the hassle of metal braces, all while fixing your smile. Invisalign has many obvious advantages such as invisibility, comfort and flexibility. However, there are a lot more benefits to wearing Invisalign that go far beyond the above.

Improved oral hygiene

Invisalign aligners are not fixed. You can easily remove them to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would. You can also easily clean the trays with water or a toothbrush to prevent build up. Having healthy teeth and gums while straightening your teeth is crucial for the success of the treatment.

Enjoy your food

One of the least enjoyable parts of wearing braces is that some of your favourite foods are off limits. With braces, you need to avoid hard or sticky foods to stop them from getting stuck in your braces or even damaging them. This is hardly an issue with Invisalign. You can remove the trays before meals and enjoy endless food possibilities.

Shorter treatment period

In most cases, metal braces require 18 months to two years to treat crooked teeth. However, Invisalign can correct misaligned teeth in just a year, depending on the severity of your case.

Get in touch

There’s only one thing standing between you and a new smile and that’s a phone call to our West Malling office. For more information about Invisalign in West Malling request an appointment today.

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.

Do you have crooked or crowded teeth? One too many unsightly gaps between your teeth? Or perhaps all of the above. With advances in dental technology you can now welcome a future with straighter teeth without the inconvenience of wearing fixed metal braces. At One Smile Oral Care in West Malling, Invisalign technology can give you the smile you’ve always wanted minus the experience of metal wires and brackets being stuck to your teeth.

Straighten up today

Crooked teeth don’t just affect your facial appearance, they also impact your dental health. Straighter teeth are easier to clean and rid of bacterial build-up than crooked teeth, which reduces your chances of gum disease and infection. So getting them straightened with Invisalign in West Malling will bring you more than just cosmetic benefits.

Invisalign: what’s it all about?

Using clear acrylic material, Invisalign aligners are formed into moulds that snugly fit around your teeth. Their near invisible appearance means the untrained observer won’t even notice you’re wearing them.

Invisalign clear aligners are custom made to meet your specific dental needs, gently nudging your teeth to achieve the best possible aesthetic outcome with minimal discomfort. Every two weeks you will need to replace your clear aligner with a new one that will shift your teeth along that bit further. Through a series clear aligners, you will achieve straighter teeth without the hassles of fixed metal braces.

You won’t need to worry about food getting stuck between your braces and your teeth or deal with the intricacies of brushing your teeth with a bunch of wires and brackets in the way. Invisalign clear aligners are removable, giving you the freedom to take them off when you eat, brush and floss.

Why choose us

Giving you a confident smile is at the heart of our practice in West Malling. Invisalign is designed to meet your dental needs by our highly trained and experienced dentists. We ensure you receive high quality dental care with a personal, friendly approach that will put you at ease. We are always happy to answer your questions and welcome you to get in touch via phone or email.