Having a
confident smile can change everything
And Invisalign makes the decision easy,
because you can get a great and healthy
smile without most people even noticing
you're going through treatment. So start
on the right track today, and find out
how you can achieve the smile you've
always wanted with Invisalign.
What is Invisalign ?
Your Invisalign treatment consists of a series
of nearly invisible, removable aligners that you
change every two weeks for the next set of
aligners. Each aligner is individually
manufactured for your teeth, and your teeth
only. As you replace each aligner, your teeth
will move – little by little, week by week –
until they have straightened to the final
position prescribed by your dental practitioner.
A virtual 3D
treatment plan for your teeth
A virtual 3D treatment plan (ClinCheck®)
shows the series of movements your teeth will go
through over the course of the treatment. This
allows you to see upfront what your teeth are
expected to like at the end of the treatment.
From the results of the ClinCheck, your
custom-made, clear aligners are produced
especially for you.
Individually designed for your needs
So you've decided
Invisalign is for you, but what happens next?
Simply visit St Heliers Dental Centre for a
consultation to discuss your smile. Once we
determine that Invisalign is right for your
needs, we will develop a detailed treatment plan
from which your custom designed, virtually
invisible aligners will be made to order.
4 Simple Steps
Take a look at the simple steps we will take
together on the journey towards your brand-new
smile.
During
the initial consultation, we will
discuss the issues you have with your
teeth and explore what kind of results
you're hoping to achieve. If Invisalign
is suitable for you, a treatment plan
will be mapped out with your goals in
mind. We will take impressions of your
teeth and will send these to the
Invisalign laboratories for processing.
The
impressions of your teeth will be
digitized in order for your doctor to
work with a computerized 3D image of
your teeth. Then, your doctor will plan
your tooth movements throughout your
entire treatment timeline. You'll be
able to see a virtual representation of
your teeth before, during, and after
completion of the Invisalign process so
you can see what your smile should look
like when you're done with treatment.
Once we
have agreed to the treatment plan,
bespoke aligners are then custom-made
for you and have to be worn for
approximately two weeks before you
switch to the next aligner in the
series. While the number of aligners
varies for each individual, a full
treatment typically includes 18-36
aligners for both the upper and lower
teeth which will take approximately 9-18
months depending on your individual
case.
Aligners should be worn day and night,
except when eating, brushing or flossing
teeth in order to complete your
treatment in the timeline determined by
you and your dental practitioner. You'll
go in for checkups every 4-6 weeks to
monitor your progress and to receive
your next series of aligners. During the
entire treatment process, you'll notice
gradual movement and your teeth will,
gradually move into an even and healthy
smile.
Fits in with no Fuss
The Invisalign treatment can
slot simply and easily into your daily routine,
without any fuss or embarrassment. There are no
metal wires or brackets, so no need to worry
about mouth irritations, as the aligners are
comfortable to wear and can be easily removed
for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing as
normal.
If it weren't for the remarkable way Invisalign
transforms smiles, you'd hardly even notice
you're having treatment. As the Invisalign
aligners are transparent and difficult to detect
when worn, they allow you to straighten your
teeth without feeling self-conscious - and
should you have an important meeting or event
coming up that’s causing concern, you can always
remove the aligners for that short space of
time.
Invisalign can help you
with:
Overcrowded teeth
occur when there is simply a lack of
room within your jaw for all of your
teeth to fit normally. When left
untreated, overly crowded teeth can
cause an increased chance of gum disease
as your teeth are harder to clean and
can prevent the normal function of
teeth.
Widely spaced
teeth occur when you have extra
space within your jaw. This could be due
to small sized teeth, abnormal growth of
the jaw bones, genetics, missing teeth
and/or tongue protrusion. When teeth are
missing, this issue can also be caused
by the other teeth shifting due to extra
space. Spacing issues can lead to some
periodontal diseases including
gingivitis and periodontitis that, left
untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
Crossbites
occur when the upper and lower jaws are
both misaligned. It usually causes one
or more upper teeth to bite on the
inside of the lower teeth, and can
happen on both the front and/or the
sides of the mouth. This issue can cause
wear of the teeth, gum disease and bone
loss.
Overbites
occur when the upper teeth overlap
significantly with the lower teeth. It's
typically caused by either genetics, bad
oral habits, or over development of the
bone that supports the teeth. This issue
can lead to gum problems or irritation,
and/or wear on the lower teeth and can
cause painful jaw and joint problems.
Underbites
occur when the lower teeth protrude past
the front teeth, usually caused by
undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth
of the lower jaw, or both. It can also
be caused by missing upper teeth. This
issue can prevent the normal function of
front teeth or molars which can lead to
tooth wear. It can also cause painful
jaw and joint problems.
