When it comes to straightening your teeth as an adult, there are few options available that are as versatile and discreet as invisible aligners.

These custom-fitted orthodontic tools can be placed over your teeth, and within around 3 to 6 months, your teeth will be pushed into the desired positions. But for some people, issues can occur with the aligners, which can go undetected. If the problems go undetected because of the few appointments with a dental team, they can have lasting impacts on the process overall.

When you come to us at Clapham South Dental Centre to undertake Invisalign Clapham, we will always aim to stay in touch with you during the process and alert you if we feel there is an underlying issue or complication with the realignment. We want to help you get straight teeth within the shortest time possible, and we will always aim to ensure that the treatment is completed within the set timeline.

So, what are some of the signs that there may be an issue with your Invisalign Clapham treatment? Read on to find out.

Loose aligners

Loose aligners are to be expected when using Invisalign Clapham, especially after wearing the aligner for around two weeks; this is a sign that it is time to move on to the next aligner in the series. However, if you have an aligner that moves around in your mouth or simply will not stay over your teeth, you will need to contact our team for an assessment, as your aligners should be tight-fitting to move your teeth.

Teeth moving oddly

One of the good things about using Invisalign is that it allows you and our team to accurately predict how your teeth will move. We will be able to show you how your teeth should move during the process, so if your teeth are moving oddly or not as predicted, you need to contact us for a consultation since this can point to an underlying issue with the aligners.

Teeth not moving

Another easy-to-detect issue is that your teeth are not moving at all; this can be caused by loose-fitting aligners or simply another complication in the orthodontic process that we had not detected. Either way, if you are following the treatment as designed and your aligners are not moving your teeth, our team needs to be contacted.

Excessive discomfort

There is no such thing as pain-free orthodontic treatment, and while you should expect there to be some discomfort when you undertake orthodontic treatment, excessive pain is not normal. If you find that the process is keeping you awake at night or hurting when you aren’t wearing the aligners, you need to see our team.

Difficulty removing aligner

Much in the same way that loose aligners can be problematic, so can tight ones. If you are having difficulty removing the aligners or even wearing them, this is going to cause excessive discomfort and potential issues with the force applied to the teeth. So be sure to contact us if you cannot remove the aligners easily.