Have you made a decision to take better care of your health and wellbeing this year? Did you decide that in 2018 you are going to boost your self-esteem and feel more at ease in social situations? Have you made a vow to improve your smile so you can really let go and laugh without feeling ashamed of your wonky teeth?
If any of this resonates with you, getting braces may not be your first thought for meeting these challenges. After all, spending months with metal wires strung across your teeth is hardly a boost to the self-confidence. And while traditional braces are able to make big adjustments to the teeth and jaw, they aren’t without their risks to your oral health: food can get caught in the wires creating a breeding ground for bacteria, they can rub against your gums, causing sores and there’s even the chance that enamel can get lifted off your teeth by the glue used to keep the wires in place.
There is another way to straighter teeth that comes without any of these challenges. If you want to improve your look in West Malling, Invisalign is a discreet and simple way to a happier smile.
How does it work?
Invisalign is a totally different kind of brace: there are no brackets, wires or metal. It uses sets of clear, plastic aligners, that fit over the teeth much like a thin mouth guard. It uses pressure points on the aligners to gently nudge the teeth into place. Each set of aligners is worn for 7-10 days, until you feel the pressure release, then you swap them for the next set in the series.
And because the aligners are clear, no one will know you are wearing them. You can get straighter teeth without having to sacrifice your smile to conspicuous braces for months on end.
Invisalign in West Malling isn’t suitable to correct serious misalignments but it works well for mild to moderate adjustments.
Find out more
Drop into our surgery at One Smile Oral Care in West Malling and talk to our Invisalign dentist about how it could help you to make 2018 a great year for your smile.