Invisalign

What is Invisalign and how does it work?

The Invisalign system provides the perfect solution for patients who want to improve the aesthetics of their smile, but are worried about their appearance during the treatment process. Many people still imagine bulky train-track braces when they think of orthodontic treatments. But Invisalign is a discreet series of transparent aligners – thus practically invisible to others.

Your dentist will create impressions of your mouth, which will be sent to the Invisalign laboratory in the USA. Here your aligners will be designed and manufactured based on your orthodontic prescription, before being returned to the practice. Each aligner should be worn for 14 days before being replaced with the next aligner in the series and this will continue until treatment is complete. You should wear the aligner for at least 21 hours per day to ensure the best results.

Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign was designed to provide solutions for many orthodontic problems faced by patients in the past:

• The aligners are invisible to others, which is a real advantage for people who worry about their appearance during the treatment process. Traditional fixed braces can be unattractive and this can impact on a person’s confidence.
• The aligners are removable so clients are given greater flexibility to remove them for special occasions. This also promotes good oral hygiene as you are able to clean your teeth thoroughly.
• Invisalign aligners are designed to move the teeth gently thus minimising any discomfort the patient may experience. Each aligner is custom made for the individual so pain should be kept to a minimum.
• There is also no need for appointments to tighten the braces, which is often the most painful part of the treatment process.

Invisalign at Time Dental is the discreet, comfortable and effective choice of teeth straightening treatment for patients of all ages.