Invisalign is the latest trend in the world of dentistry, granting patients and clients the beauty of a Hollywood smile which they can feel proud of and confident to showcase to the world.
Of course, any kind of dental treatment can spark anxiety among nervous patients – however, we’re here to tell you why Invisalign is so popular and how it could be the answer to all your dental issues and concerns. To do so, we’re highlighting the process and results, before looking a little more at the cost and other considerations to make before committing to Invisalign in Essex.
First up, the process – and how Invisalign works with a wonky smile, elevating it to become a smoother, straighter smile.
Understanding the process
The concept of Invisalign is built on the prospect of enhancing your most natural asset – your smile. Rather than replacing and removing teeth, it works by matching your current teeth with a set of aligners which gradually but effectively move and adjust the position of your teeth, ultimately leaving you with a straighter smile. Best of all, these aligners are clear and designed to be as invisible as possible, allowing you to integrate the treatment into your daily routine.
The process is layered and involves initial consultations to discuss and map the potential results of a full Invisalign treatment procedure, before your teeth can be x-rayed and used to produce the set of aligners. Regular appointments to your dentist help to track the results as the treatment progresses, replacing the aligners as required over a series of months.
Once the treatment is complete and you’ve got the smile you hoped for when you started out, your dental practitioner will provide guidance on ensuring that your newfound smile lasts a lifetime.
Are the results of Invisalign sustainable?
The results of Invisalign are a popular topic of discussion, with prospective clients always keen to find out how effective and how sustainable the results are. With a commitment to the process, wearing the aligners for around 22 hours every day and progressing to the next aligner in line with your treatment plan, your teeth can shift to the ideal placement smoothly. At the end of the process, a retainer can be provided to be worn at night, to ensure your teeth do not revert back to their original position within the aligners in place.
Sustainability also depends on good oral hygiene and regular trips to the dentist, so that they can stay on top of your progress and track any movement of the teeth following the treatment plan.
Is Invisalign something you can afford?
Invisalign is not a free or particularly cheap treatment option for clients – however, it is effective. Packages and payment plans have been designed to make Invisalign as accessible and affordable as possible for clients and patients – with our advice being to contact your dentist directly to discuss affordability and eligibility.
Find out more about Invisalign and its many benefits online or by reaching out to your dentist.