Invisalign Twickenham

This revolutionary dental treatment makes it possible to achieve beautifully straight teeth without the need for fixed brackets and wires. Instead of traditional orthodontics, Invisalign treatment uses a series of clear plastic aligners that are removable. They are based on the retainer you might wear at the end of treatment, but are specially designed to apply pressure to the teeth to help move them into the correct alignment. Since they are removable, you don’t have to change your diet throughout the treatment plan. They are also nearly invisible when you are wearing them, and are less likely to rub or cause irritation. This makes it a hugely popular treatment for both adults and teens alike. Patients wear their aligners for 20-22 hours per day, with treatment taking as little as 6 months for simple cases.

It’s important to consider all of the options when it comes to orthodontic treatment, as there may be an alternative that is better suited to your needs. While clear aligners from Invisalign offer some considerable advantages, there are other things to consider. Fixed aligners might be better suited to your orthodontic case for example, or they might be a better fit for your lifestyle. If you know that you can be forgetful, you might not want to try Invisalign because you are worried you might forget to put your aligners in before you leave for work, for example. The same goes for those who are worried they might lose their aligners while out and about. Fixed aligners can be made more discreet by choosing tooth-coloured brackets and clear wires, so don’t assume Invisalign is the only treatment available.