It is essential to visit your dentist on a regular basis to make sure that your teeth are strong and healthy and that your gums are free of disease. Sometimes despite a good dental hygiene routine, you may find that you are prone to increased buildup of plaque and tartar or other dental issues. Often this can be because your teeth are not aligned correctly. Most people suffer from a certain extent of dental misalignment, and this means that there are hard-to-reach areas that their brushes cannot get into and where bacteria and food particles may linger, causing dental problems. Speak to us at Amsel & Wilkins and visit our dentist in Banbury and learn about the different teeth-straightening options that are available for adults.

In this era of modern technology, much research has been carried out on invisible orthodontic treatment options, and our dentist in Banbury is proud to offer you Invisalign for straightening teeth.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a revolutionary teeth-straightening procedure that has become well-established over the last two decades, having corrected millions of smiles across the world. It is now one of the most popular teeth-straightening options amongst dentists and patients alike for treating mild to moderate misalignment issues with teeth.

How does Invisalign work?

Firstly, our dentist in Banbury will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums to make sure that they are clean, healthy, and free of disease. If you need any restorative dental treatment, then this will be taken care of before you can have your teeth straightened to make sure it is safe for you to do so. This will improve the health of your teeth and gums and allow more positive results.

You will undergo a three-dimensional scan of your mouth that will digitally map the positions of your teeth. The Invisalign software will use a series of algorithms to show you what your teeth can look like following the straightening procedure with Invisalign. The software then reverse engineers the movements that are required to create the new alignment and sends the information to the Invisalign laboratory, where they will create individually tailored aligners for you.

Invisalign aligners are designed to be worn for approximately 20 to 22 hours a day for two weeks; after two weeks, you must move on to the next aligner in the series. The aligners can be removed before eating, drinking or brushing your teeth and are easy to clean and maintain.

The average treatment time with Invisalign is approximately 6 months to a year, but this will depend on your dental requirements. Invisalign is a discreet method of straightening teeth, and the aligners are almost invisible when worn, meaning that you can improve the alignment of your teeth without anyone knowing that you are undergoing dental treatment.

Speak to us at Amsel & Wilkins and book an appointment with our dentist today to find out more about how your teeth can be straightened and the advantages it can have on your dental health and the appearance of your smile.