Straighter teeth for adults with Invisalign Sheffield
Crooked or misaligned teeth are a common issue that affects a large percentage of the adult population. Most adults are affected because they did not have braces when they were younger, while others have worn braces as teenagers but did not wear retainers, which means their teeth have moved back into their original positions. If you did not have braces when you were younger, then you need to speak to us at Dee Kay Dental and find out about the different types of braces available for you. Traditionally, teeth are straightened using metal braces made of wires and brackets, which must be fixed onto your teeth to apply pressure and push them into a neater formation. Metal braces are excellent for patients with complicated orthodontic issues. Patients who have already used braces when they were younger may wish to consider alternate forms of orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth because their issues should be less complicated than those who have never undergone orthodontic treatment.
Invisalign
For patients with less complicated orthodontic issues, whether or not you have had braces when you were younger, you can speak to our dentist and find out about Invisalign Sheffield. Invisalign Sheffield uses clear thermoplastic aligners to straighten teeth. These aligners can fit tightly onto your teeth and apply pressure to push them into a neater formation.
Advantages of Invisalign
Invisalign has many different benefits, which makes it a popular choice for straightening teeth amongst all patients, especially adults. First, Invisalign aligners are almost invisible when you wear them; this means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing unless you wish to tell them. The next advantage is that they can be taken out of your mouth when necessary and put back in when you have finished doing what you are doing. You can remove your aligners before you have a meal or drink anything other than water. You can also brush and floss your teeth properly without the aligners hindering your efforts. You can even leave your aligners out for a special occasion or intimate moments if you wish to do so; this means that Invisalign Sheffield is discreet and convenient.
Another advantage is that Invisalign is thought to be more comfortable than metal braces. The plastic is smooth and can be designed to fit your teeth accurately so that you become accustomed to wearing them very quickly and they feel like part of your natural teeth. The process itself is also very simple. You must wear each aligner for two weeks and then switch to the next aligner in the series. You don’t have to spend much time at the dental clinic; instead, you can simply visit us once every three or four aligners to make sure that the process is coming along correctly. We will also make sure that your teeth are clean and healthy throughout the process.
Speak to us at Dee Kay Dental today to learn more about teeth straightening and whether or not Invisalign is the right solution for you. We can use Invisalign for patients of all ages and most orthodontic needs, so speak to us today to find out more.