Beneath the surface
Many of us suffer from teeth which are crooked or overlapping. Each year, thousands of Britons seek orthodontic treatment of some nature to help improve the straightness and overall health of their smiles. Historically, those who required orthodontic treatment would often have to sacrifice their outward appearance for around twelve months whilst undertaking treatment, and wear headgear and wires which were often largely uncomfortable. Today however, thanks to the availability of treatments such as Invisalign in Weybridge, this has been all but negated, as patients can simultaneously undergo essential dental realignment and smile fully and confidently throughout treatment.
Clearly pretty clever
The Invisalign process is a revolutionary method of dental realignment which negates the need for fused, metal brackets and wires. Rather, the system utilises a custom-fitted plastic retainer – constructed from a patented SmartTrack plastic, which is used for its uniquely malleable, yet firm structure – to gradually realign a patient’s teeth to their correct specifications. This ingenious method of dental alignment was the brainchild of Stanford University graduate Zia Chashti, who after suffering issues caused by his own orthodontic experiences, came up with the idea of replacing conventional fused brackets and wires with a removable, plastic retainer. This notion soon transmuted into what is now one of the most popular methods of orthodontic realignment, and has helped bring smiles to millions of happy customers, many of whom are teenagers.
Invisible ingenuity
One of the main reasons for Invisalign’s massive success within the demographic of teenagers and young adults, is the discreet nature of the treatment. As each Invisalign retainer is custom made to fit snugly around the contours of each individual patient, and as it is constructed from clear, SmartTrack plastic – when worn, the aligner is practically invisible. This separates the process from typical methods of orthodontics such as conventional braces, as it affords the patient the ability to undergo orthodontic treatment without attracting any unwanted attention from their peers or colleagues.
Tailored around you
Another benefit of the Invisalign system over conventional orthodontic procedures, is that the retainer is removable. This affords patients the unique ability to choose when they carry out treatment around their schedule, and at a time that suits them – such as when asleep or at home. Another advantage of the removable nature of Invisalign is that patients can enjoy all the culinary privileges that are available to those who are not undergoing orthodontic work. Not all food types can be made available to those who are receiving more typical methods of orthodontic alignment, in case of damage to their appliances.
Those who opt for Invisalign as a means of achieving a straighter and healthier looking smile can often find it to have a massively beneficial impact on their self-esteem and confidence. Invisalign allows patients to undertake essential dental realignment discreetly, and thus they can tackle life head-on each day, with a smile on their face – whilst simultaneously achieving the straighter and healthier looking smile they deserve. Treatment through Invisalign typically lasts around twelve months, although this varies depending on the extent of the treatment required, however – due to the discreet nature of the procedure, patients can undergo it without anyone suspecting they are in need of any orthodontic treatment.
