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.