Invisalign was introduced in 1999 by Align technologies and utilises a series of clear plastic aligners that are specifically designed to fit over the patients teeth and gradually manipulate them into position. This is obviously a much more aesthetically pleasing system of straightening teeth and one that has rapidly become one of the most popular orthodontic treatments. The clear plastic is less than one millimeter thick and is barely noticeable unless up very close. The other major advantage is that Invisalign braces are removable, which conventional straightening braces are often not.

Although invisible braces have existed before they have often been flawed. Invisalign uses the very latest CAD/CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacture) technology which means exact 3D simulations of the patient’s teeth can be made on the computer and the plastic retainers manufactured according to the exact specifications. This removes the need for constant dental molds which have been a major negative factor in previous clear braces. Multiple sets of invisible braces will be given to the patient by the dentist, each to be worn for a period of about two weeks, which gradually move the teeth into the preferred position. There are usually about twenty sets for upper and lower teeth required but this often depends on the patient.

Invisalign braces may not be suitable for all patients, and conventional metal braces have also come along way in terms of size and visibility, but for the right patient they can offer discreet straightening without embarrassment. Dentists in Merseyside will be able to assess if an Invisalign brace will be suitable for you during a routine check up.

Then in 1999, Align technologies released their new line of clear plastic braces called Invisalign. Although there had been clear braces before, they had been at best only partially effectual due to the difficulties of producing them. Invisalign retainers are made from one millimeter thick clear plastic that are almost invisible unless standing very close to the patient. Furthermore, they are manufactured using the very latest computer aided design and 3D technology. Dentists can use digital x-rays to project an image of the patient’s teeth onto a computer. This image is incredibly accurate and enables manufacture to a similar standard of accuracy.

The Invisialign system involves wearing a series of retainers, each with a slight adjustment, to move teeth into the desired straightened position. On average, about twenty sets of retainers will be required, although this can vary depending on the patient, which are replaced every two to three weeks.

Invisalign also has the advantage of being completely removable, which means that unlike the traditional metal braces, they can be removed when eating. This allows patients to eat exactly what they want without any of the associated mess.

Invisalign braces may not be suitable for all patients, but those who use the system gain the full benefits of discreet teeth correction with a minimum of discomfort and loss of confidence. Dentists in Birkenhead will be able to assess whether you are suitable for the Invisalign system and advise on how long the treatment is likely to last.

You can get a perfect set of Invisalign from a Mersyside dentist who will take photographs and a single set of impressions of your teeth during the first appointment. These impressions are then utilized to create three-dimensional images on the computer of how the teeth would move incrementally. Based on these image projections, a series of plastic aligners are tailor-made to fit your teeth using the computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture technology.

During the second visit, your dentist will give you one or two of these aligners. Regular dental visits every four or six weeks will be required to properly manage the treatment pattern. Though these can be removed before food, consumption of certain beverages, brushing and flossing, each set of Invisalign aligners should be worn for approximately twenty hours every day for a two week period. During this time, the aligners enable movement of the teeth in small increments towards the desired position.

Invisalign treatment can be completed in less than a year in most adults and require about twenty to thirty aligners for the purpose though this can vary from individual to individual. These aligners can be used to correct a variety of tooth problems like over-crowded teeth, mild relapse after removing metal braces, widely spaced teeth, overbite and crossbite. Invisalign tooth aligners are aesthetically more appealing making it a popular choice among many, especially teenagers.

    Orthodontics is all about moving teeth, and traditional adult orthodontics has often consisted of wearing fixed braces for up to 2 years. Many adults don’t want to wear fixed braces for that long. So now we have 3 other options. Invisalign, a system of wearing clear thin gumshield or “Aligners” usually for 9- 12 months. We also have  “6 months smiles” where a fixed but tooth colured brace is worn, but usually only for 6 months to achieve to desired effect in the front of the mouth, and finally the Inman Aligner, a removable appliance which is worn for only a few months to straighten just the 4 front teeth.

    Things have never been so exciting in Cosmetic Dentistry here at Saving Faces,and especially now money is tight ,more people than ever are using our easy payment 0% finance scheme. Most people pay around £80 per month for their treatment, and at SAVING FACES in Liverpool, it really is a case of” smile now pay later”