Here at Amsel & Wilkins, our patients have really enjoyed getting the Invisalign treatment. It is a simpler way to straighten your teeth, whilst still producing beautiful results. Before you contact our dentist regarding this treatment, you will want to know what it involves and how it is beneficial, which is why we have created this guide.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign straightens your teeth with the use of clear, plastic aligners. They can be custom-made to accurately fit your teeth and will be barely visible to others. Multiple aligners will be used throughout the treatment, and each one is slightly different, which encourages your teeth to gently move into a straighter position. It usually takes anywhere from 6 to 18 months to complete the treatment, and once you do, your natural smile will be straighter than ever!

What will happen?

When you come to us wanting Invisalign, the first thing our dentist in Banbury will do is have a consultation appointment; this allows us to get to know you and what you want to get out of the treatment. We will examine your teeth to determine the severity of your case and take scans using a 3D iTero scanner. This scanner allows our dentist in Banbury to get a clear 3D image of your teeth so that no impressions need to be taken. It can also simulate an image of what your teeth should look like once you have completed the treatment, which has been super exciting for our patients. At the end of the consultation, your scans will be sent off to influence the creation of your aligners.

Once your aligners have been created, you can begin your teeth-straightening journey. We recommend that you wear your aligners for around 22 hours a day. During this time, you can easily remove them when you need to eat, brush your teeth or clean the aligners. You will have to use the same aligner for around 2 weeks before changing to the next one; this process is repeated until you achieve the planned result. You will only need to visit our dentist in Banbury every 6 to 8 weeks during the treatment, so it’s a great option if you don’t have time for constant dental appointments.

After you have finished the Invisalign treatment and are enjoying your new, straighter smile, we highly recommend that you use a retainer; this will prevent your teeth from moving back to their original position, which they will naturally try to do.

Why choose Invisalign?

Clear aligners

One of the main things that our patients have loved about this treatment is how the aligners look. Thanks to the thin, clear plastic material used and the fact that they are custom-made, the aligners are barely visible to other people. This is helpful if you have a professional career or social lifestyle and don’t want to draw any unwanted attention to your teeth.

Simple process

Another advantage that attracts people to Invisalign is how simple the process is. There are no constant dental appointments, no impressions to be taken and no invasive surgeries. This means that the Invisalign process is one of the easiest and most comfortable ways to straighten your smile.

If you are ever stuck in a dental emergency and don’t know where to turn, then here at Amsel & Wilkins, we can help you. Having pain in your mouth can be very uncomfortable, agitating and painful, so we will do everything we can to help treat the problem as soon as you come in for an emergency appointment with our dentist.

What is a dental emergency?

There are a few different things that are classed as being a dental emergency, and if you are experiencing any of them, then we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible for an appointment with our dentist in Banbury. Below, we have listed the most common causes for an emergency appointment, as you may be experiencing one of them and need treatment.

Severe toothache

If you have a lot of pain in your teeth or jaw and over-the-counter painkillers are not helping, then this is when you need to contact us for a dental emergency. There could be an underlying cause that needs to be treated as quickly as possible to prevent further issues.

During your emergency appointment for toothache with our dentist in Banbury, we will first relieve your pain as much as possible to increase your comfort throughout. We will then examine your mouth to determine the cause and may also take some scans to get a more in-depth look. When we find what is causing your toothache, we will do the best we can to treat it there and then. If it’s a more serious issue, you may need to have further treatment, and we can create a plan with you to do this.

Abscess

Sometimes, bacteria can sit deep in your teeth and invade the pulp, which causes a pocket of pus to form; this can happen in your teeth, gums and jawbone. If left untreated, a dental abscess can spread throughout your mouth and even into the rest of your body, causing you to become ill. If you think you may have an abscess in your tooth, then don’t hesitate to contact us for an emergency appointment with our dentist in Banbury.

When you come in for an appointment for help with an abscess, one of the most common things we do to treat them is a root canal treatment. This involves us removing the abscess, cleaning the area and filling it back in. After this, the area will be rid of any bacteria, preventing another infection from arising. If you have a more severe/deeper abscess, our dentist may need to extract your tooth to clean the area and prevent infection. But don’t worry because we can provide you with options for replacing it in the future.

A knocked-out or loose tooth

Sometimes, accidents can happen, and you may knock your tooth out or make it come loose. If this happens, you should contact us for an appointment as soon as possible as your other teeth could be at risk. If there are any small pieces of tooth left that aren’t removed, then this can cause injury and/or infection and damage the surrounding teeth.

If you have lost your tooth and it is intact and in good enough condition, we may be able to reattach it. If the tooth is unusable, then we will make sure we remove any remaining pieces of tooth and debris to make sure the area doesn’t get infected. We can then go through treatment options with you to replace your tooth in the future if you wish.