How Elite Orthodontics can help your smile with Invisalign

One of the first things you notice when meeting someone is their smile. Straightening your teeth can boost your confidence and self-esteem. This article may be useful if you are trying to decide between traditional braces and Invisalign.

Invisalign is Effective

In the right hands, most cases can be treated as effectively with Invisalign when compared to traditional fixed braces. In fact, Invisalign is even more effective in certain cases.

At Elite Orthodontics, our specialist orthodontists are highly trained and experienced with Invisalign in London. They are able to treat the majority of cases (from simple to complex) with aligners.

Due to the close fit of Invisalign aligners, your orthodontist is able to have more precise control over straightening your teeth. Using their specialist training and wealth of experience, your orthodontist can modify all individual tooth movements precisely to ensure the most comfortable, safe and effective treatment.

Invisalign is Comfortable

Traditional fixed braces can have sharp and rough edges that cause discomfort to your lips and cheeks. Invisalign aligners are custom-fit and closely follow the contours of your teeth, making them more comfortable.

Invisalign is Discreet

The aligners are clear, so most people won’t notice you are wearing them unless they look closely. You can even remove the aligners for those essential photos!

No Dietary Restrictions

Fixed braces require significant dietary restriction, as they can be damaged by hard, sitcky and chewy foods. Therefore chewing gum, corn-on-the-cob, nuts and popcorn are off-limit. You won’t be able to bite into apples with your front teeth – you will need to cut them into small pieces and eat only with your back teeth.

With Invisalign, there are no dietary restrictions as the aligners are removed for eating. So you can continue enjoying life as normal!

No Emergencies

If fixed braces break, you are usually required to return urgently to your orthodontist for repairs. With Invisalign, most mishaps can be managed on your next scheduled appointment

Easier to keep your teeth clean

With traditional fixed braces, it is easy for food and plaque bacteria to build up around the brackets. Fixed braces make it more difficult to access all the surfaces of your teeth and gums for cleaning. This may predispose patients to tooth decay and gum disease. Special flossing and brushing tools are required to access between teeth and around brackets.

As aligners are removed for brushing your teeth and gums, your oral hygiene routine can continue as normal. It therefore takes much less time to brush your teeth with aligners compared to fixed braces.

Find out more about braces vs invisalign here.

Fewer visits to your orthodontist

As much as you love to visit us, we are sure you would prefer to have some more spare time!

With traditional fixed braces, you are usually required to visit every 6-8 weeks for adjustments and there may be additional visits for breakages and emergencies. These appointments usually take longer than aligner checks.

With Invisalign, your orthodontist has more flexibility with customising the appointment intervals to suit your lifestyle. Before commencing treatment, your orthodontist will have spent significant time planning your treatment to minimise the need for adjustments and maximise efficiency. Most aligner review appointments are quicker than fixed brace adjustments. Additionally, you will need to attend less frequently because you are able to change to the subsequent set of aligners yourself.

You are in control

There are many benefits of using Invisalign for your orthodontic treatment. You can straighten your teeth conveniently and at a comfortable pace, with minimal impact on your lifestyle. You will be able to continue cleaning your teeth, eating, and drinking normally. You will grow in confidence as we discreetly straighten your teeth.