Author: Aura Dental

The majority of adults present a certain degree of reluctance towards traditional orthodontic treatment which uses metal fixed appliances in your mouth to correct your misalignment issues. These tend to be highly visible in the mouth and affect your self-consciousness and esteem. Research has shown that most adults would rather settle for the misalignment of their teeth then undergo such orthodontic treatment.

Advances in dental technology over the last few decades has helped address the high visibility of orthodontic treatment and there are now many different options for alternate treatment procedures. Invisible orthodontics has become very popular in treating the aesthetic issues of your teeth and if you speak to us at Aura dental then you’ll find that we have an array of treatment options available for you depending on your personal requirements and preferences.

Invisalign in St. Johns Wood

Here at Aura dental we are proud to present Invisalign St John’s Wood. Introduced 20 years ago, Invisalign has helped correct over 10 million smiles and is continuing to grow in popularity for correcting the misalignment issues of your teeth. The popularity of Invisalign St. Johns Wood is due to the discretion and the comfort of the clear plastic aligners that are used for this process. With Invisalign St Johns Wood you will find that the invisible aligners are a fantastic alternative to metal wires and brackets which are used in conventional orthodontics, not only are they almost invisible but they are also comfortable to wear and work effectively to straighten your teeth in a similar or shorter period of time than metal braces. The average treatment time with Invisalign St John’s wood ranges from 6 to 12 months depending on the extent of straightening necessary to achieve your desired smile.

By straightening your teeth not only will you have a beautiful smile to look at but your teeth will also be easier to keep clean and free of dental issues. This is because a neatly aligned smile has less hard to reach areas for plaque and tartar to build up in there for your toothbrush and your floss will be able to reach all the surfaces and edges of your teeth and promote better oral health for you.

You will need to book an appointment to see your dentist here at Aura Dental to make sure that your teeth are clean and strong and that your gums are healthy before you can begin the process of Invisalign. All orthodontic treatments require good oral health so if you do have any underlying dental issues then these will be addressed prior to beginning your treatment procedure. Once your dentist is happy that you are ready to begin the treatment then you will undergo a specialised iTero three-dimensional scan which has been designed by the makers of Invisalign themselves. This scan allows you to see an accurate prediction of how your teeth will look following a successful course of Invisalign treatment. If you are happy with the scan results then the dentist will send these off to the Invisalign laboratory to create a series of Invisalign aligners for you and you can begin your journey to a beautiful smile that you are proud to show off to the world.

If you have misaligned teeth and don’t feel like smiling about it, Aura Dental can help. We are proud to be Private Dentistry Award Finalists 2020 who have the skills and expertise to give you a smile worth having. With Invisalign St John’s Wood, we can realign teeth in as little as 6 months using a convenient, discreet and comfortable way.

What is it?

Invisalign is a clear plastic aligner system that allows patients to remove the devices for up to 2 hours a day. When they are worn, the aligners apply pressure to gently move your teeth into the desired positioning over a period of time. You will be provided with 6 weeks’ worth of aligners to change between on a weekly basis, before coming back to us for a check-up and to receive more aligners.

Why Invisalign?

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a leading brand provider of aligners and there are plenty of reasons why. Firstly, the aligners are comfortable to wear because they are made bespoke to fit your mouth using iTero technology, taking a 3D scan of your mouth from which the measurements are derived for your aligners to be made. From this, an animation can also be produced to show you what your teeth will look like after treatment has been completed – it’s definitely a big tick for motivation!

Another benefit of Invisalign is that the aligners are clear plastic and this means that nobody should be able to see them when they are being worn. So whether you’re a teenager or an adult, you don’t have to feel self-conscious about improving your smile. You can simply pop the aligners in and nobody will know. What’s more, when you eat and drink you can remove them, so you can continue eating what you like. No foods are off limits and you don’t need to worry about your aligners breaking, because you won’t be chomping on an apple while wearing them. Plus, plastic is a lot harder to break than delicate wires and brackets.

A further advantage of choosing Invisalign is that you have the control over when you wear the aligners and when you don’t. Aside from eating and drinking, brushing and flossing, you could also remove them when you want to meet a friend, go for a run, climb a tree, or do the salsa around the office – it really is up to you!

Invisalign and beyond

After your Invisalign journey is completed and you have a wonderful realigned smile, you will then be required to wear retainers as directed by your Invisalign St John’s Wood.

To see if the Invisalign journey is for you, simply book in with us for an initial consultation. We will be happy to discuss any of your concerns, examine your mouth fully and advise you on the treatment options available to you. Invisalign is perfect for mild to moderate alignment issues such as crossbite, over or underbite, crowded teeth or gapped teeth.

So, if you want to have a smile that needs to be shown to the world, come and see us at Aura Dental to see how we can help get your smile in line.

Sometimes, it seems life isn’t fair. You spend hours each week just looking at your teeth and wishing they were straighter; it’s constantly in the back of your mind that you don’t want to smile too widely in case anyone sees your teeth; you’re always avoiding photographs when your snap-happy friends and family are about. Basically, it haunts your waking hours. And, when it comes to considering braces, ‘train tracks’ are the last thing you want, especially if you’re not a teenager anymore – that boat has well set sail, thank you very much! Well, actually, it hasn’t. At Aura Dental, we have a treatment to address mild to moderate alignment issues in as little as 6 to18 months using a discreet and effective method. We are Private Dentistry Finalists 2020 and we have a little bit of magic for you with a removable aligner treatment called Invisalign. Invisalign St John’s Wood is the popular way to get great teeth conveniently, comfortably and without embarrassment, no matter what your age.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign St John’s Wood is a system that uses clear plastic aligners which are worn over the teeth like a gum shield. They are more streamlined and comfortable, however, as they are custom-made to fit your mouth. The use of iTero technology allows your dentist to take a 3D scan of your mouth from which to get the measurements for your aligners to be manufactured, and afterwards an animation can be generated to show you what your teeth will look like after the completion of your treatment.

The aligners apply a gentle pressure to your teeth when they are being worn and, gradually, your teeth will move into the desired position. After this, you will need to wear a retainer. The aligners can be removed for up to 2 hours a day, which allows you greater flexibility with your treatment on a daily basis.

What’s the deal?

So, it sounds great, right? But perhaps you’re wondering what makes this a preferred treatment option in reality. The positives are simple: you can remove the aligners, which means you don’t have to wear them when you go on a date or have that important job interview. But, if you do decide to wear them, nobody will notice you have them in your mouth (unless they have a strange tendency to stare very closely at your teeth). Another bonus is that if you can remove them for up to 2 hours a day, it gives you plenty of time to eat and drink without them in. This is cause for celebration as anyone with fixed metal braces will tell you, because you won’t have to clean off any food debris from your aligners after eating. You can also take them out to brush and floss as normal, so you can maintain a normal oral hygiene routine, other fixed brace patients may sigh longingly for this easier option!

Another benefit is that the aligners are difficult to break! Made of plastic, there are no delicate wires and brackets to contend with.

What do I need to do?

If you are interested in finding out more about Invisalign, book in to see us at Aura Dental. We have a friendly and professional team who are ready to help you get a smile you can be proud of. Our Invisalign St John’s Wood would be only too happy to discuss the benefits of Invisalign.

Have you heard that wearing an invisible aligner is a walk in the park?

While it is easy to use, aligners do not come without their own set of unique challenges.

At Aura Dental, our team has worked with Invisalign St John’s Wood for over a decade and can offer you some much-needed tips on the wearing and daily use of this aligner.

So, read on for our survival guide to Invisalign St John’s Wood.

Keep your teeth clean

As obvious as it may sound relating to anything orthodontic, when you wear Invisalign St John’s Wood, you’ve got to keep your teeth clean.

Unlike braces which are fixed, this invisible aligner is removable, meaning that you can and should take it out before meals. But, before you put the aligner back in, you will need to clean your teeth. That’s right! Even at work or at a restaurant!

This will prevent sugars and other food debris from being pressed against your teeth, thus inhibiting the formation of cavities and gum disease. So, we recommend using a mini toothbrush and carrying it with you wherever you go along with a mini toothpaste tube.

Keep the aligners clean

You need to keep food debris off of your teeth but we know that it can be easy to forget about cleaning it off of aligners too.

Make it part of your daily routine to clean the aligners. As they are made from plastic, you can simply rinse them under running cold water and remove any debris with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Do not use hot water to clean them as this could cause the plastic to warp. Refrain from using mouthwashes too as this can cause the plastic to discolour and lead to your invisible aligners becoming a bit more visible!

Backup aligners are a must-have!

You may find that during the period when you use your aligners that they get damaged, warped or lost. So, it is worth investing in backup aligners to be safe.

If you don’t and one of your aligners is damaged, it can take at least 2 weeks for a new one to be ordered, made and shipped back to our team, which can lead to a lengthy delay in the treatment.

Monitor yourself

When you wear a removable aligner, you’ve got to keep track of everything; how often you wear them, how often you eat and whether or not you are wearing the correct aligner.

We recommend keeping a diary or using the associated app to help you manage your aligners.

Dental wax

Dental aligners are an amazing piece of engineering and are made possible thanks to the use of 3D printers.

As is the way with most things made by 3D printers, the edges of the aligners tend to be a bit sharp. This can cause issues when they are placed against the inner cheeks, gums or tongue. Therefore, it is worth investing in dental wax. This is a soft, putty-like material that is placed over the sharp edges of your aligners until they soften down through daily wear and tear. It prevents friction so that your soft tissues won’t become damaged through the use of your aligners. Great!

When it comes to wearing aligners, you want to be prepared for as many eventualities as possible.

While uncommon, during the first few times you put your aligners onto your teeth, you may find that you have difficulty fitting them correctly. They may not slot onto one part of your teeth or, you may have issues with aligning them over the correct teeth.

Fiddling around with them excessively can cause damage so, this is where chewies come in!

At Aura Dental, our team has helped many patients use Invisalign St John’s Wood and can attest to the many benefits that these invisible aligners have to offer. After all, we have used this aligner in our clinic for over 10 years!

However, we do acknowledge that they can be tricky to adjust to and, rather than have frustrated patients give up on the treatment due to problems with slotting the aligners into place, we are in favour of anything that can help make the process easier.

So, what are chewies and how do they help with using Invisalign St John’s Wood?

What do aligner chewies do?

To understand what chewies do, we will first break down how aligners work.

With Invisalign St John’s Wood, the aligners are custom-fitted to your teeth and, throughout your treatment, you may need to wear up to 14 different aligners in succession.

But, as they are not fixed, for them to work and apply the right level of pressure to the correct teeth, they have to be set in place properly.

Chewies help with the placement of aligners; simply put the aligners and chewies in your mouth, bite down on it for a few minutes and voila! Your aligner will be in place! As chewies are made from soft plastic, you can chew on them for as long as required but, if you frequently find that your aligners don’t fit, then you may need to see our team.

Do they accelerate the treatment?

You may have read that using chewies reduces the treatment time. This is partially correct.

As we mentioned earlier, having your aligner fit correctly is crucial to realigning your teeth and, as chewies help with positioning, they are useful for keeping the treatment running on schedule or, in some cases, accelerating it. But, to be clear, we don’t have enough data on the use of chewies to state whether they do or don’t speed up the treatment time of invisible aligners.

Are there side effects?

As you may know, wearing an invisible aligner does not come without its share of soreness; because they apply pressure to your teeth when you change between them, there is likely to be some discomfort.

And, when you use chewies, this can be exacerbated; the repetitive biting motions required to use these tools can cause jaw soreness and muscle pain.

Can’t I just chew something else?

You can, but it is advisable to use something designed for use with aligners, such as Munchies or Movemints. Do not be tempted to chew on items such as pencils or pens, as these are often too hard and can cause damage to the aligners.