Smile beautifully with Invisalign!

Deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment is a big step to take. Many adults delay orthodontic treatment for years and afterwards regret having taken so long to make the decision.

Thanks to advances in dental technology there are many different types of options available for you to suit your individual requirements and your personal preferences. You can straighten your teeth with traditional orthodontic braces or you can speak to our dentist about more discreet alternatives and find out about clear braces such as Invisalign Sydney. Invisalign Sydney is a popular method of teeth straightening used by patients across the world. Thousands of dentists have also used Invisalign Sydney to straighten their teeth, because not only is it very efficient, it is almost invisible in the mouth. Find out if this invisible brace is suitable for you by speaking to our dentist at Spa Dental Sydney today.

Some patients undergo orthodontic treatment as a teenager, but may find that their teeth relapse later on in life and become slightly crooked or wonky. This often happens if you do not wear a retainer. In this case Invisalign would be an excellent solution for you. Invisalign helps correct any imperfections to create a beautiful straight smile once more.

How does it work?

To begin with you will have an initial consultation to find out if you are eligible for Invisalign. Your teeth will be examined and an X-ray will be taken to make sure that it is safe to move your teeth. If you need any dental treatment then this will be done before you begin straightening your teeth. Once our dentist is happy that the treatment is suitable for you, you will undergo an intraoral scan. This will create a digital image of your mouth and will be used to design a sequence of aligners that will help you straighten your teeth. You should be able to receive the aligners within a few weeks and you will be invited for an initial fitting. You may require some attachments for optimal results. These attachments are glued directly onto the front surface of your teeth allowing the aligners to grip stronger for better movement of your teeth. Some patients need more attachments than others depending on how crooked or wonky their teeth are. The aligners grip better thanks to the attachments and they also help control the movement of the teeth.

When you first wear the aligners they may feel very tight or slightly uncomfortable, but you should become accustomed to the feeling within approximately 12 hours. The best time to change your aligners is before you go to sleep, so that by the time you wake up in the morning you are accustomed to the new aligner. In this way Invisalign takes approximately 12 months to correct your teeth. Each aligner needs to be worn for around two weeks and kept in the mouth for around 22 hours of the day. Invisalign helps achieve highly predictable results, but it is important that you adhere to the prescribed usage. Speak to us at Spa Dental Sydney today to find out more.

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.