Let’s get things straight – Invisalign to the rescue
Tired of that protruding tooth? Did you have orthodontic braces when you were younger, but now your teeth have moved again? Or perhaps you just want to be able to smile with confidence. Duxton Dental’s Invisalign Christchurch dental clinic can help you; from teens to seniors; it’s never too late to get straight teeth.
What are Invisalign aligners?
Invisalign aligners are a much-favoured dental treatment; invisible braces that are comfortable and discreet and a successful alternative to traditional metal train track orthodontic braces. Rather than metal wires and brackets, Invisalign use transparent removable custom-made plastic trays or aligners to gently move the teeth. The clear aligners are replaced every two to four weeks with a typical new aligner moving each tooth up to 0.2 mm. This gradual movement of teeth to straighten them means the process remains comfortable.
By aligning the teeth, Invisalign aligners aesthetically improve the smile and are a successful dental treatment for:
- A smile that has gaps or spacing
- Teeth that are crooked or crowding up with age
- Bite issues that could be causing your teeth to become worn, uneven or loose.
What are the advantages of Invisalign aligners?
Other than getting a smile you could only previously dream of, Invisalign braces have numerous advantages over other methods of straightening teeth.
Invisible aligners: the main draw of Invisalign is they are invisible. There are no wires or metal involved, which makes them ideal for sensitive teens and adults alike – only you will know you are wearing them.
Removable: while patients have to wear their aligners for 22 hours a day during treatment, they are removable for mealtimes. Unlike traditional brace wearers, you don’t have to limit the food you normally enjoy or worry about getting food stuck in the wires. Invisalign are easy to keep clean and hygienic.
Comfortable: with such controlled movement of the teeth, Invisalign straightens teeth with minimum discomfort. New aligners can cause patients to feel a sense of pressure in their mouth which typically subsides after a day, but this can be alleviated with over-the-counter painkillers.
How to prepare for Invisalign aligners
Before you engage with any cosmetic dentistry service, it’s ideal to have a dental assessment to establish the health and condition of your teeth and oral health. If you visit a dentist who skips this stage, they are best avoided – even if they are offering the cheapest Invisalign braces in Christchurch. It needs to be determined that Invisalign is the best course of dental treatment to be safe, beneficial and effective. Duxton Dental offers a free initial assessment to determine if Invisalign is appropriate for you.
Once dental health is confirmed, a virtual representation is generated using the latest dental technologies. Duxton Dental are unashamedly proud of the technology we use; it allows for quick and 100% accurate monitoring, diagnosis and dental treatments, so less time is spent in the chair, and you achieve fantastic results.
Are you ready for straight teeth?
Changing your appearance is a big deal, especially when it has the potential to improve your self-esteem and how you feel about yourself, which in turn impacts how other people respond to you. Invisalign braces are more than a tool to give you straight teeth, they can be instrumental in transforming your life for the better. If you are curious about what you will look like after Invisalign treatment access the Invisalign Smileview simulator.
Are you ready for straight teeth? Come and visit our Christchurch orthodontics team at the Riccarton dental clinic. We’ll assess the best course of dental treatment you need to achieve the perfect healthy smile. Call 03 348 5488 today.
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