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.