As odd as it may seem to combine an aesthetic benefit to a brace or aligner, in modern dentistry, this is now almost considered the gold standard.
Indeed, as cosmetic dental work and orthodontic treatments merge, more people than ever are asking their dentists about realigning their smiles with either a clear or invisible aligner. As the name suggests, both of these options are designed to look as discreet as possible, while also moving your teeth into a more desirable position. Perfect!
If you are one of the many people who feel that their smile could use a bit of a cosmetic makeover in relation to misalignment, you will be glad to learn that there are many braces which may help. As you may have guessed, each brand of clear or invisible aligner provides its own benefits and is more suited for correcting certain conditions.
Our team at Clapham South Dental have the knowledge and the experience to help you choose the brace that you are most likely to benefit from. One of our most popular aligners, Invisalign in Clapham, has helped many of our patients to get the smile that they have always wanted and so, in this article, we will be focusing on this particular invisible aligner.
But, while Invisalign in Clapham may sound like it is too good to be true, we have compiled the following facts about this brace, so you can assess its suitability to you and your lifestyle. Enjoy!
Adapting can be tough
Invisalign in Clapham is designed to slot over your teeth and is made from a clear, plastic tray.
Adapting to this foreign object in your mouth can be tough; you may experience soreness on your tongue and inner cheeks during those first few weeks. If you do, our team can offer you a dental wax to alleviate the friction.
There may be a lisp!
As is the way with having something in your mouth, you may notice that your speech patterns change temporarily. While many patients are able to go back to their original speech patterns quickly, there may be a period of lisping!
Removable braces are great and bad
This brace is removable and while this is great, it can also be bad. You have to be disciplined when weaning this brace, as failure to wear it for 22 hours each day can result in your progress slowing. If you are a bit unreliable, this brace may not be the right choice for you!
You will need a mini-toothbrush!
As you can remove this brace to eat, you will need to carry a mini-toothbrush with you to clean your teeth before putting it back in. If you don’t, you could increase the risk of decay and gum disease by pushing the unremoved bacteria against your teeth.
The results are worth it!
The results make all of this worth it! As this brace can straighten your teeth in 6 months, these potential downsides are short term and the results are striking!
