Convenient and discreet, teen Invisalign in Edgware

Malocclusion is the dental term used to describe the condition of misaligned teeth or a mouth overcrowded with teeth, both of which can be a result of genetics or prolonged thumb or pacifier sucking. This may cause your set of baby teeth to be pushed forward or become misaligned. When your new adult teeth push through, they may follow the same pattern as the baby teeth resulting in a variety of misaligned dental complications. The difficulty that arises is that because your teeth are not aligned, it can affect your chewing and pronunciation. Small pockets can also form between your gums and teeth, which allows bacteria to thrive. These bacteria can accelerate tooth decay and cause bad breath.

For decades, the treatment for misaligned teeth was a visible metal dental brace. Some adults avoided this dental treatment and tended to go through life, living with their misaligned teeth. Metal braces were often worn by children, and while they were effective, some people wanted a more inconspicuous option. A new concept was invented in the mid-1990s. At Katz & Madhok Orthodontics, we use both adult and teen Invisalign in Edgware, which offers a more discreet way to correct misaligned teeth.

Convenient and familiar

Modern technology has given us the smartphone and, with it, a camera that can capture good-quality images. This has helped us all to become more aware of our facial features, particularly our smiles. Smiling is good for your health as it causes your brain to release neuropeptides, which help to combat stress. We have embraced this smartphone technology and use it to host virtual consultations, which do not require you to come into our dental surgery. Young people find this particularly useful, and it allows us to explain and discuss the benefits of treatment using teen Invisalign in Edgware.

Modern treatment for the twenty-first century

Traditional dental braces employ a series of blocks, which must be attached to the outside of your teeth with a wire passing through them. Bands are then strategically placed to apply the pressure required to move your teeth. They can also be tooth-coloured, clear plastic or completely hidden from view behind your teeth. Teen Invisalign in Edgware can fit over your teeth like a gum shield, so there are no wires, bands or blocks. These gum shields are called aligners, and a series of them is produced based on your condition. Each one has a slightly different shape and must be worn in sequence. They are precisely designed using the latest software. Everything is done digitally. so you don’t need to have dental putty placed on your teeth to create a mould. Before treatment starts, we can even show you a virtual image of what your smile will look like after treatment. The aligners are made from a clear material, so they are inconspicuous.

You will need to wear each aligner for about two to three weeks, but you can remove them to brush your teeth or eat. The aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours a day to be effective.

A broad smile to be proud of

Once the treatment has reached its conclusion, you will need to wear a retainer for a little while to allow your teeth to settle. The wait will be worth it because once your treatment is over, you will be able to confidently share your new broad radiant smile with your friends and family.