Invisible braces Clapham are an excellent alternative to traditional orthodontic braces for those who want to undergo teeth straightening without drawing further attention to their mouths. There are different types of invisible braces Clapham depending on your dental requirements and your personal preferences. Here at Clapham South Dental Centre we recommend that if you have a complex orthodontic condition then you need to undergo traditional orthodontic treatment, at least to begin with, to help correct the misalignment of your teeth. Invisible braces Clapham are better suited to addressing mild or moderate misalignment of the teeth. Speak to one of our highly experienced dentists and we can put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you that will be designed to address the misalignment of your teeth with your personal preferences in mind.

Invisalign – invisible braces

Here at the practice we are proud to present Invisalign aligners to help correct any unevenness of your teeth and create a neatly aligned smile for you. Invisalign is a globally renowned teeth straightening system and has been used to correct over 12 million smiles across the world since 1999. It continues to be the treatment of choice amongst teenagers and adults who are embarrassed by traditional orthodontic braces and are looking for a discreet treatment option.

Invisalign aligners are clear and almost invisible when worn in the mouth. They are manufactured using advanced digital technology for precision and accuracy. They are comfortable to wear and highly convenient to use. You will undergo an intraoral scan which creates a 3-dimensional digital image of your mouth. The Invisalign software will manipulate this image and put together a treatment plan for you. This will also be used to create the aligners.

How do Invisalign aligners work?

Invisalign aligners are made from a patented thermoplastic material called SmartTrack created exclusively for Invisalign. They work as a series. The aligners are shaped to put pressure in the correct place to move your teeth and have a small space for the teeth to move into. Each aligner can move the teeth by approximately 2.5mm to 3mm. Once the teeth have moved into their new position, that aligner is then redundant as it cannot apply anymore pressure to the teeth and you move on to the next aligner in the series.

Treatment times

Treatment times vary according to your individual dental requirements, some patients notice a difference within 3 months, whilst those with significant misalignment issues will have to undergo the treatment for longer. The average treatment time with Invisalign ranges between 12 to 18 months. The Invisalign software will calculate the treatment time and work out how many aligners you will need.

If you adhere to the treatment plan, by wearing the aligners for 1 to 2 weeks at a time, for at least 22 hours of the day, then you will achieve the predicted results in the timeframe prescribed for you. With regular check-ups our dentist will be able to make sure that the process is coming along successfully and that your teeth remain clean and healthy during the procedure.