There are many factors which can make you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth and crooked and wonky teeth are one of the main ones. Most people have slightly crooked or wonky teeth, unless they have straightened their teeth very recently. Even patients who have worn braces for years when they were younger can find that their teeth start to relapse, unless they wear a good retainer. If you straighten your teeth, it is very important that you maintain your smile with a retainer, otherwise your teeth can become crooked and wonky again over time. This can make you unhappy, embarrassed, lower your self-confidence and lower your self-esteem.
Invisalign
If you are thinking about straightening your teeth you will be pleased to know that there are many different options available with your dentist Soho to meet your unique dental requirements and to suit your personal preferences, as well as your budget. One of the ways that you can straighten your teeth is with Invisalign. Invisalign is a clear aligner system that works differently to traditional orthodontic treatment. It can be used by teenagers and adults and there is no upper age limit which means it is also suitable for senior patients who wish to straighten their teeth later on in life. This could be to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem, improve the appearance of your smile or to help promote better dental health for your remaining years.
Impressive statistics
Invisalign has very impressive statistics. In 23 years, it has helped treat more than 14 million patients across the world. This includes patients of all ages. It can be used in patients as young as six years old and it can be used in senior patients with no upper age limit. It is one of the most popular choices of orthodontic treatment amongst the modern generation with fantastic patient satisfaction. The overall success rate of Invisalign is around 96%. This means that 96% of patients who straighten their teeth with Invisalign achieve their desired results and are completely satisfied with the treatment.
Advantages of Invisalign
There are many advantages of Invisalign, which is why it is preferred by patients and the dentist Soho in comparison to traditional orthodontic treatment. To begin with Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth at your discretion. The aligners are made of clear thermoplastic, which means when they are in your mouth, they are almost invisible to the naked eye. You can straighten your teeth and no one will even know that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. The next significant advantage of Invisalign is that the aligners can be taken out of your mouth and replaced as necessary. This means that they are highly convenient. You can eat and drink as you wish, you can enjoy all your favourite foods and you can maintain excellent dental hygiene at the same time. You simply need to remember to remove your aligners before eating, drinking or brushing your teeth to prevent damaging the aligners when you do so.
Invisalign is very low maintenance. The aligners can be taken out of your mouth and brushed with your ordinary toothbrush and toothpaste. They can be rinsed with cold tap water and put back into your mouth when you have finished. You will be provided with a travel case to make sure that your aligners are clean and safe when you take them out of your mouth.
Treatment time
The average treatment time with Invisalign is approximately 6 to 18 months, depending on how crooked or wonky your teeth are to begin with. Some patients can straighten their teeth in as little as 3 to 6 months. For example, if someone has protruding front teeth or slightly overlapping teeth, the process is quick and simple. For those with more complicated issues, such as bite disorders, the process can take 18 to 24 months. This will be made known to you at the beginning of the process and you will be provided with a full set of aligners so that you can carry out the treatment in the comfort of your own home.
Speak to your Dentist Soho today to find out whether or not Invisalign is suitable for you. You need healthy teeth and gums to begin with and your Dentist Soho will be able to show you a before and after image of how your teeth can look if you have them straightened with Invisalign. Invisalign produces highly predictable results and very soon you can achieve a beautiful smile that you are proud to show off to the rest of the world.
