Invisalign – a modern teeth straightening procedure

Teeth straightening has become more convenient and popular than ever before. With many different treatment options available to correct the misalignment issues of your teeth there’s never been a better time to consider improving the aesthetics of your smile and promoting better oral health. Here at Aura Dental we offer many types of orthodontic treatment options for improving the alignment of your teeth, depending on your dental requirements and your personal preferences. Teeth straightening may require orthodontic treatment or it may be corrected by cosmetic dental treatment, depending on the extent of movement necessary to create a perfect smile. Here, at our practice, Invisalign St John’s Wood has proven to be a highly popular choice of teeth straightening treatment. Introduced and established just over two decades ago, Invisalign St John’s Wood has helped to correct millions of smiles across the world and continues to grow in popularity amongst dentists and patients alike. It is ideal for treating mild or moderate misalignment issues and for extensive teeth straightening it can be used in conjunction with other orthodontic procedures. Speak to us today to find out more about Invisalign St John’s Wood and how it can correct the misalignment issues of your teeth.

How does it work?

First you will need to book an appointment to visit our dentist in person for a thorough comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums before you can begin treatment with Invisalign. Our dentist will make sure that your teeth are clean and healthy and that your gums are strong and free of disease. If you do have any underlying dental issues then these will be treated with our vast range of restorative dental treatments prior to beginning any teeth straightening.

Once you are ready for Invisalign you will need to undergo a specialised three-dimensional scan of your teeth and gums, which will create a digital image of your mouth that can be sent to the Invisalign technicians. They will then use your scan results to create a highly accurate image of how your teeth will look following treatment with the aligners. The technicians will then send this image back to our dentist with whom you can discuss the results and decide if you would like to go ahead with the procedure. Once you give the go-ahead, the technicians will use your scan results to create a series of clear thermoplastic aligners which will gradually push your teeth into their desired positions. These aligners are almost invisible and therefore provide a very discreet treatment option in comparison to traditional orthodontic braces. The manufacturing process ensures that they are comfortable to wear and highly accurate, producing predictable results. They need to be worn for 22 hours a day for two weeks at a time until you move onto the next aligner in the series. This will continue until you reach your desired result, which can take from between 12 weeks up to a year depending on the extent of misalignment that you begin with. Speak to us at our surgery today and find out more about Invisalign for you.