Being unhappy with your own smile is something that can easily be avoided with all the cosmetic and dental advances available to society. Therefore if you are looking for a way to improve your smile, speak with your dentist today about Invisalign Macleod.
What is it?
Clear, removable retainers which are custom-made to your mouth’s specifications. These transparent aligners enable you to wear them for 22 hours a day with minimal discomfort and without the world knowing you are undergoing treatment. Aside from regular check-ups with the dentist this treatment barely impacts your regular daily life, which is highly important in today’s society.
How does the process work?
Deciding upon a dental treatment always requires more than a simple google search. When first looking into treatments it is important to discuss your options including any benefits or negative impacts of the process with your dental team. Therefore, once the notion opens up, a consultation appointment with your dentist will be the first thing to happen. This appointment is essential, as it helps open up communication between you and your dental team ensuring that all options are discussed and presented on both fronts. It is during this time that you will learn whether or not invisible braces are the most suitable treatment for you.
Once the opening discussion has taken place, a series of scans, photographs and in some cases X-rays will be taken. This not only allows your dental team to learn about every aspect of your mouth, but the scans are also taken to create visual plans for you to see immediately. Seeing the potential end results can often help people stick to the plan and boost their commitment to the process. Following on from the visualisation the scans are then used to create the physical retainers.
Once the aligners have been created, your dental team will contact you so as to advise on how to use them efficiently along with any cleaning and handling advice. This is necessary as whilst check-ups at the dental practice will occur, the majority of the treatment is carried out by you, the patient. It is therefore vital that all aspects of the treatment are explained during this time.
Over the next weeks and months your teeth will be guided by the aligners into a new position. As the shift of the teeth progresses you will be advised by the dental team as and when to move on to the next set of aligners. This will occur over a period of around 6 to 12 months depending entirely on your dental needs and commitment to the change. This whole process will fit easily into your schedule allowing you to continue to carry out your daily life without the focus on your treatment.
The benefits of this treatment
As with all dental treatments there are a variety of advantages that come with it. Using Invisalign, the appearance of the aligners in conjunction with the results of the treatment itself is a huge advantage.
Alongside the comfortable and discreet nature of the retainers is the ability to carry out the majority of the care at home. No need for numerous dental appointments interrupting daily life, but a simple realignment process carried out primarily by the patient.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
