If you feel self-conscious about your teeth and are reluctant to smile, then the Invisalign in Ryde aligner system may be the solution for you. For many years, misaligned teeth were corrected by using dental braces, but today, with advances in dental science, Invisalign can bring a smile to your face that you can be proud to show off.
A system for the twenty-first century
The technological advances made over the past decades have produced dental equipment that was just a dream as recently as four decades ago. Mobile phones with cameras were just a crazy idea, but now, they are a reality, and with them comes the desire to produce photographs of ourselves. This has led to an increased demand for teeth whitening and broad, confident smiles.
This is a good development because it has made patients more aware of their teeth, resulting in better oral hygiene. Traditionally, misaligned teeth were corrected with metal braces that involved blocks, wires and bands. The traditional brace has been radically overhauled into a more comfortable and effective dental appliance.
Dental science has not stood still and has harnessed technology to produce a new system that works differently from the traditional method. The dental aligner was first invented in the 1990s and has evolved ever since alongside amazing diagnostic equipment, software and hardware. This system was designed to treat patients according to their particular conditions.
Digital x-rays and scanners can produce a multitude of images of your entire oral cavity. Utilising the system’s software, these detailed images can be converted into a 3D virtual image, allowing patients to visualise what their new smiles will look like after treatment.
Treating you discreetly
These images are eventually sent digitally to a laboratory, speeding up the decades-old process of taking moulds and physically sending them to the laboratory.
The laboratory will then produce a series of aligners based on your particular condition. Each aligner has its own unique shape, which is designed to follow the preceding aligner in the series, gradually easing your teeth into the desired positions. These aligners resemble gumshields and are made from a clear thermoplastic; this makes them inconspicuous, which is one of the reasons why they have become so popular amongst young and mature patients.
Comfortable system
Another advantage of this system is that they must be worn for at least 22 hours a day; they can be removed for about two hours, allowing you to brush and floss as well as eat and drink. Each aligner requires two to three weeks to perform its task before the next one in the series is used. Therefore, the system is far more comfortable than having an orthodontic device in your mouth continuously for 24 hours.
The final reveal
At the end of your treatment, you will be required to wear a retainer to keep your teeth in their new positions, but you will be able to reveal that long-awaited, broad, confident smile and take as many selfies as you like to share with whoever you like.
DISCLAIMER
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
