Having misaligned teeth can cause people to have low self-esteem over the appearance of their smile. Perhaps more importantly, however, is the fact that misaligned teeth can lead to health issues, such as having speech difficulties, jaw pain, or problems with chewing food. What’s more, with teeth not in alignment, it can be more difficult to clean them properly, which can lead to dental issues such as gingivitis. The key to addressing your misaligned teeth, before these issues arise, is orthodontics Stoke-on-Trent. At Ashlow Orthodontics, we have a range of convenient, efficient and discreet treatment options for realigning your smile. Orthodontics Stoke-on-Trent could give you a smile that you can be proud of, especially if you choose a treatment such as Invisalign.

Invisalign: what it is

Invisalign is a treatment that consists of clear plastic aligners. These are worn over the teeth, so only the teeth should be visible to other people, offering discretion and convenience as you can wear them wherever you want, without having to worry about others noticing them. The aligners are tailor made to fit your mouth with precision, affording you the maximum comfort. We use iTero technology to digitally scan your mouth and get the measurements that are needed to have your aligners made for you in the Invisalign laboratory. You will then wear each aligner for a couple of weeks and each one will put a certain amount of pressure on the teeth to move them into the correct position. This process of realignment should take around 6 to 18 months to be completed, on average.

Flexibility and convenience

The great thing about Invisalign is that it gives you the flexibility to choose when you wear the aligners as you are able to take them out for 2 hours in every 24. You won’t eat with them in, so you won’t have to worry about cleaning food from them and you won’t need to avoid particular foods that could damage the aligners, either. You should also have time to take them out for brushing your teeth, enabling you to keep your oral hygiene routine going and limiting any possibility of problems arising for your teeth and gums. You should also find that you have some time remaining to take them out, while you play sports or sing in the choir – it’s really up to you!

Can I have Invisalign?

You will need to come and see us here at Ashlow Orthodontics Stoke-on-Trent to find out if this is the best treatment for your alignment issues. You will need to book in for a consultation with our friendly, professional and experienced team, or your dentist can refer you to us. We will spend the time discussing your goals for your smile, as well as examining your mouth to ascertain what the treatment options are for you. We will explain any treatments that are potentially suitable and you can make an informed decision about which ones you wish to pursue. If you are offered Invisalign and you do choose to go ahead with it, you will soon see the benefits of having orthodontics in your life!