Having an attractive smile is often a goal for many people. When we smile, we reveal our personalities – whether we’re laughing, smirking or having a nervous giggle. Smiling widely at people we meet for the first time can be a way to show we are friendly or polite. Simply put: a smile is worth a thousand words. What story would your teeth tell? If you have misaligned teeth, you may be reluctant to think about it. Having alignment issues can cause low self-esteem and if you are an adult, you may also feel as though you’ve missed the boat when it comes to resolving the issue. At Ashlow Orthodontics, we are here to treat all patients for their individual needs and educate them on excellent oral health, as well as offer solutions for realigning your smile. Orthodontics in Stoke starts with us!

Invisalign

If you have mild to moderate alignment issues, then Invisalign could be the treatment for you. With a special range for teenagers, and a range for adults, Invisalign is a secret weapon for orthodontics in Stoke. We know it might not be the best kept secret when you’re reading about Invisalign, but the secret is when you are wearing them – people shouldn’t be able to see that you are!

Invisalign is a system that uses bespoke plastic aligners. When they are worn over the teeth, only the teeth should be visible. The aligners apply pressure to them to gradually move them into the correct position.

The beauty of Invisalign

When considering orthodontics in Stoke, it can help to know what’s great about a treatment. Invisalign offers so many benefits. One of the advantages is that apart from the aligners being highly discreet, they are also removable. This means that you can take them out for up to 2 hours a day, while you’re eating and drinking, brushing and flossing, and just enjoying some time away from realigning your smile! Another benefit of Invisalign is the fact that treatment time is normally between 6 to 18 months. The treatment is therefore speedy and efficient, although at our practice, we know that all of our patients are individuals and treatment times will vary depending on your individual needs.

A further benefit of opting for Invisalign is the fact that the aligners should be comfortable to wear because they are made bespoke for your mouth. We use iTero technology to scan your mouth to get the measurements for your aligners, which need to be changed on a weekly to fortnightly basis and we will give you batches of 6 weeks’ worth before seeing you for a check-up, where we will give you the next batch. The iTero scan allows us to generate a 3D animation, so we will also be able to show you what your smile will look like after treatment, before you get started. This can be a very encouraging experience for patients.

What next?

If you would like to find out about how we can help to give you a smile you can be proud of, why not book in for an initial consultation with us? We offer initial consultations for adolescents and adults, during which time we will discuss your concerns and examine your mouth thoroughly to see which treatments may suit you best.

So, come and see us at the surgery; we can’t wait to meet you and to greet you with smiles all round!