At One Smile Oral Care, we think that Invisalign in West Malling is one of the smart ways you can straighten your teeth. This is because they offer an enhanced experience in terms of comfort, speed and aesthetics.
It’s great to have choices when it comes to straightening your teeth. That’s why we offer you Invisalign in West Malling at our practice.
Comfort
Traditional braces are typically made from brackets and wires. These can cause some discomfort if there are any sharp edges, or if you play sports or an instrument. You often need to use dental wax if you want to do these activities. Invisalign aligners are smooth on the outside so you do not need to worry about this when you straighten your teeth with this method.
Invisalign is also easy and comfortable to fit. Your dentist at One Smile Oral Care takes impressions of your teeth and sends this, and other information, to Invisalign who return your custom-made aligners to us. You can start wearing the first one straight away with no further fitting appointments.
Speed
The average amount of time that people spend wearing Invisalign aligners to straighten their teeth is around 12 months. The exact time varies from patient to patient but we should be able to give you an estimate of how long it will be for you fairly early on in the treatment process. The overall amount of time taken is typically shorter than with traditional teeth straightening treatment.
Aesthetics
Perhaps one of the most important qualities that Invisalign offers patients is that the aligners have very little impact on their look during the treatment process. They are made from clear plastic that is thin and sits snug against the teeth. They have a low profile and should hardly be visible to the casual observer.
In order to maintain this clarity, it is important that you take good care of your Invisalign aligners as they can discolour if you do not. This means brushing your teeth thoroughly after every meal, snack or drink other than water. It is also recommended that you do not smoke while wearing your Invisalign aligners as this can lead to yellowing of them.