A large amount of the UK population struggle with misaligned teeth, and we are here to help with this. At our practice, we are proud to offer Invisalign to our patients to help give them a straighter, more appealing smile.

What’s Invisalign?

When it comes to straightening your teeth, there are so many options out there, but Invisalign definitely stands out. Instead of a fixed appliance, Invisalign uses removable plastic aligners to gently yet effectively move your teeth into position. The aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth, to maximise effectiveness and minimise discomfort.

What will happen?

When you come to our practice wanting to get Invisalign, the first thing you will do is have a consultation appointment with our dentist in Banbury. This is our opportunity to get to know you and your needs, as well as scanning your mouth to get a clear picture of your teeth. Here at Amsel & Wilkins, we are lucky enough to use a digital iTero Scanner, which means we won’t need to take any impressions of your teeth. In just over a minute, the scanner will take 3D images of your teeth, and then generate what your final result should look like before you’ve even begun! It really excites our patients to see what their teeth could look like when the treatment is done. If you decide you want to go ahead with Invisalign, then we will send these scans off so that your custom aligners can be made.

Once your aligners have been created, our dentist in Banbury will invite you back to our practice to give them to you and have a chat with you to make sure you know what to do. We will recommend that you wear your aligners for 20-22 hours a day to get the best out of them. After a couple of weeks, you will change to a new aligner, which will further straighten your teeth. During your time wearing the aligners you will only need to visit us for a checkup every 6-8 weeks so we can see how you’re doing and provide you with more aligners when needed. This process is repeated until you have used all of the aligners in your course and your teeth have been straightened. The total treatment time for Invisalign can vary anywhere between 6-18 months, it all depends on how severe your case is.

Once you have completed the Invisalign treatment and are enjoying your new smile, our dentist in Banbury will highly recommend that you use a retainer (we can provide you with this). Your teeth will naturally want to move back to their original position, and the retainer stops this from happening.

The benefits

Simple process

One of the things that has made this treatment stand out to our patients is how easy the process is. There are no invasive surgeries, no risk of injury from the aligners, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home.

Invisible appearance

Another thing that makes this treatment so popular within our practice is how the aligners look when they’re in. If you have a social lifestyle or professional career, you may not want to draw added attention to your teeth whilst straightening them, and Invisalign is perfect for this. The thin, clear plastic material used, and the fact that the aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth means they are basically invisible.

If you’re tired of being embarrassed about your smile, we can help to change this through the use of cosmetic treatments. Our team at Amsel & Wilkins are proud to offer a range of treatments to help improve the look of your smile and bring your confidence back.

White fillings

Our first cosmetic treatment is white fillings, and these can really help to keep your smile looking natural if you ever need a filling. Sometimes, a metal material is used, but they can stand out quite a lot from the rest of your tooth, so a lot of people prefer the white ones, which is why we offer them to our patients. We will provide you with a filling after doing a root canal treatment with you, as that involves removing part of the centre of the tooth and this can put your tooth at risk if it’s not filled back in. The procedure is very simple, we will insert the filling material into the centre of your tooth, and then let it harden, which won’t take too long. It’s as simple as that!

Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatments focus on bettering the look of your smile through the use of braces and treatments like Invisalign. They can really help to effectively straighten your teeth, and the results can last a lifetime. Traditional metal braces are one of the most common orthodontic treatments that we provide, and they have been around for a while, so most people will know what they are. The treatment uses small metal brackets that our dentist in Banbury attaches to the front of your teeth, along with wires that connect them together and move your teeth.

Invisalign

The next cosmetic treatment that our dentist in Banbury provides is Invisalign, which is a great way of improving the look of your smile if you struggle with misaligned teeth. It’s done by us providing you with multiple aligners that gently move your teeth into a straighter position over a certain period of time. They are easily removable, and you can change between them yourself from the comfort of your own home which is great if you have a busy schedule. Our patients have loved this treatment due to the quick and effective results, and how simple the treatment is to do. In some cases, it can take as little as 6 months to achieve a straight smile.

Teeth whitening

It can be embarrassing having yellow teeth, and this is the perfect treatment if you want a simple yet effective way to brighten them. At our practice, our dentist in Banbury offers home teeth-whitening kits to our patients so they can do it from the comfort of their own home and still get great results. The treatment uses custom trays made just for your mouth and whitening gel which makes the magic happen. We recommend that you wear the trays at night or for a few hours per day to get the best results.

Porcelain veneers

If you are looking to completely transform your smile, then we can provide you with porcelain veneers. They are thin, tooth-shaped pieces of porcelain that are custom-made just for your mouth. We attach the veneers to the front of your teeth, which means we can cover any imperfections you may have such as chips, discolouration or mild misalignment. You can choose whether to just have 1 veneer, a few or a whole set, it’s totally up to you. It’s really exciting for our patients when they see the final results of veneers, as it can totally change the look of your smile for the better.