Benefits of Invisalign

If you’re considering Invisalign teeth straightening, it’s natural to have questions. Perhaps you’re wondering if this treatment plan is right for you? Or maybe you’re unsure if you would be a good candidate?

Here at Benfleet Dental Centre, we want to ensure that you have the information to make an informed decision. This month, we’re looking at the top 5 benefits of using Invisalign to straighten your teeth. Armed with this information, you should have a clearer idea about what the treatment entails, so you can make an informed choice about your treatment.

1. Invisalign aligners are made from SmartTrack material

The proprietary SmartTrack material, which is a specialised thermoplastic that is incredibly strong while still being comfortable. It is trimmed to fit your exact gum line, ensuring that the aligners are comfortable to wear for 22 hours a day.

Your aligners will fit snuggly over your teeth and are clinically proven to provide greater control of movement, gently moving teeth and even rotating them if needed.

Perhaps the biggest perk of this material is that it is virtually invisible when worn. The clear material and close fit also ensures that people are more likely to notice your changing smile, than the aligners doing the work.

Since the aligners are very difficult to see when you are wearing them, you’re less likely to be concerned about the treatment time.

2. Your treatment plan is planned in advance

Digital planning and the Invisalign App ensures that you are in control. Invisalign uses a state of the art digital planning tool that enables you to see how your teeth will look prior to starting treatment, taking the mystery out of teeth straightening.

The My Invisalign Smile App also allows you to record your journey and chart the changes in your teeth each time you change aligners. We start by scanning your teeth using an intraoral scanner. This is a wand that we place inside your mouth.

We can then create a 3D image of the current position of your teeth. The software will then isolate each tooth and identify the optimum path of movement. This is one reason that the treatment can be so efficient, as it removes the element of “wait and see”.

Patients are also more likely to stick to their treatment plan, as they will be able to see the end results, so they know exactly what they are working towards.

3. Made to move all sorts of smiles

Invisalign treatment has been used to help over 6 million people reveal the smile they deserve and is clinically proven to be effective at treating mild to complex teeth straightening issues, including gapped teeth, overcrowding, deep bites, cross bites, overbites and underbites.

If you thought that Invisalign was only suitable for mild orthodontic corrections, think again. This versatile treatment plan can be adapted to all smiles, so we encourage you to book a consultation if you’d like to learn more.

With the use of Invisalign attachments, we can ensure your aligners get a better grip on the teeth. Precision wings are also highly effective for correcting the bite alignment.

4. No lifestyle changes

With Invisalign, you can continue to perform your regular oral hygiene routine and eat a full and varied diet. Invisalign aligners are removable, so you will be able to still be able to brush and floss your teeth as normal, reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease while you are straightening your teeth.

You will also remove the aligners when eating, so no food will be off limits. For those who participate in contact sports, Invisalign aligners can be removed before you play. This makes it an ideal treatment for teens and adults who don’t want to have to give up their favourite activities for the duration of their treatment.

If you have put off orthodontic treatment because you are worried about the impact on your life, you don’t need to worry. Invisalign is one of the easiest treatments to manage, as there are no changes to your diet or your oral care routine.

5. Fewer dental checkups

With Invisalign, you’ll have reduced dental appointments and shorter treatment times. The way the treatment plan is put together means that you will only need to attend for short dental visits every 6 to 8 weeks, so the dentist can monitor progress and provide you with your next series of aligners.

It is also now possible to change your aligners every week rather than every two weeks, meaning you can achieve the smile you want in as little as three months. That’s up to 50% faster than before. And since you change your aligners at home, you don’t have to visit for every single adjustment.

This doesn’t mean that you’ll be alone during your treatment. You’ll still have the full support of our dental team if you run into any issues or if you have questions.

Final thoughts on Invisalign benefits

Still not convinced that Invisalign is right for you? It’s good to ask questions before you start any treatment. An initial consultation is a great time to ask any questions you might have before you get started on your Invisalign journey.

If you would like to find out more information about whether Invisalign is right for you, do not hesitate to get in touch with Benfleet Dental Centre on 01702 557766. Please check out our offers page for our current teeth straightening promotions.

Remember that we also offer finance plans that allow you to spread the cost of your Invisalign treatment. This can help to make premium quality dental care more accessible and affordable, so you don’t have to wait to start treatment.