When you have mild to moderate alignment issues such as a crossbite or crowded or gapped teeth, there is a way that these can be addressed in a convenient, discreet and effective manner with Invisalign Clapham. At Clapham South Dental Centre, we understand that not everybody wants people to know that they are having treatment for their teeth. You may feel uncomfortable about the idea that you could be in school doing a test or in the boardroom trying to clinch a deal, and the last thing you want to be distracting you is concern about other people staring at your teeth. With Invisalign Clapham, you shouldn’t need to worry about this because the aligners you wear over your teeth are virtually invisible; the aligners are made of plastic, so only your teeth should be seen.

How do the aligners work?

For Invisalign Clapham, you will need to wear your aligners for up to 22 hours a day, every day. This leaves you with a couple of hours free to eat, brush your teeth and play sports, for example, without having anything in your mouth – what you do is up to you! When you wear your aligners, they will apply pressure to push your teeth into the correct positions over some time, and treatment can be completed within as little as 6 to 18 months, on average. Each week or so, we will advise you to change your aligners, and we will provide you with enough aligners to last you for six weeks. After every six weeks, you will need to see us for a check-up, during which we will provide you with the next batch of aligners.

Are the aligners painful to wear?

Thankfully, the aligners should be very comfortable to wear as they will be custom-made for you. We use iTero technology to get the measurements of your mouth, and using the scan, we can also generate a 3D animation of what your teeth will look like upon completion of your treatment before you have even started. It should be a great way to feel motivated towards getting the smile you have dreamed of since you would know what the end result is going to be from day one!

You may feel slightly uncomfortable when you change to a new aligner since it will apply a different amount of pressure; however, this shouldn’t be painful and should quickly ease as you get used to them. The aligners also shouldn’t break as the plastic is highly durable, so you shouldn’t get pain from breakages. It will also mean you won’t need emergency appointments, so you won’t need to miss school or take time off work.

Will I be able to have Invisalign?

The only way for us to know whether Invisalign is the right treatment for you is to see you for a consultation, where our dentist can examine you and present you with the treatment options. You should take this time to ask any questions you need so that you can make an informed decision about the right way forward. Needless to say, if Invisalign is an option you prefer, there are so many reasons to go for it!