Curious about Invisalign braces? The treatment process explained by Aura Dental

There are many myths surrounding dentistry as a whole; root canals cause more damage than good, fillings will inevitably fall out and, once you are over the age of 7, there is no point in trying to undertake orthodontic treatment.

In this article, we will focus on the last of these myths.

Surprisingly, thanks to modern advances in dental technology and training, more adults than ever are able to undertake orthodontic treatments, so age is no longer a factor in getting that straighter, more symmetrical smile.

When you come to Aura Dental for orthodontic work as an adult, our team will be able to offer you a variety of braces in St John’s Wood, including clear and invisible aligners. Designed solely to correct cosmetic issues with your teeth, these options work at an accelerated rate when compared to traditional orthodontic versions, meaning you can get that straighter smile sooner. Brilliant!

But, what is the process involved in undertaking these braces in St John’s Wood? Is it any different from the traditional metal alternatives? Read on to learn more.

Initial consultation

When you come to Aura Dental for a straighter smile as an adult, our team will offer you an initial consultation.

At this meeting, our dentists will assess your suitability for Invisalign cosmetic braces in St John’s Wood and will answer any questions you may have. If deemed suitable, we will take a 3-D scan of your mouth, to allow for a more accurate prediction of how your teeth will need to move during the treatment.

The fitting

When our team receives your custom-made Invisalign aligner, we will arrange a meeting with you for the initial fitting.

At this stage, we will discuss with you the predicted length of time that you will need to wear each aligner for, and will instruct you on how to keep the aligners in good shape, alongside how to clean them correctly.

You may notice that as soon as you place the aligner over your teeth, it feels slightly tight; this is normal and part of the realignment process. If your aligners are too loose, then our team may need to make adjustments.

Wearing

Our dentists can advise you on how long you will need to wear Invisalign for each day to obtain the desired results, but as a general rule, it is likely that you will need to wear them for up to 22 hours each day.

You will also need to take them out to eat food and brush your teeth. Before putting them back in, we recommend that you brush your teeth, to avoid pressing plaque against your enamel.

Aftercare

Once your teeth are straightened, our team will usually recommend that you wear a retainer for a set time.

This is to prevent your teeth from moving back into their original position. It is likely that you will need to wear a retainer for less time than the original aligner, so, don’t worry! You will be retainer free in no time!