Improve your teeth with invisalign in Sydney

Invisalign in Sydney is a modern method of straightening your teeth. In the last two decades Invisalign in Sydney has become one of the most popular teeth straightening procedures. It involves the use of clear aligners that are individually designed to fit your mouth with accuracy and precision and works best on mild or moderate misalignment issues of the teeth.

To begin with, photographs including three-dimensional scans of your teeth are sent to the Invisalign laboratory. Invisalign then produces a three-dimensional video of what your teeth will look like as they progress through the treatment. If you are happy with this video our dentist at Spa Dental Sydney approves the video and your aligners are manufactured accordingly. You will receive a series of aligners, the number of which will depend on your orthodontic needs. Each aligner is designed to be worn for 10 days to 2 weeks and is prescribed to move your tooth into a slightly different position. Each aligner moves your teeth by approximately 0.25mm and once you have finished with one aligner you then move on to the following aligner until you have worked your way through the series. The only time you can remove the aligners is when you are eating or drinking or brushing your teeth.

Advantages of invisalign

One of the advantages of Invisalign in Sydney is that it is almost invisible in the mouth so unless you wish to tell someone that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment most people will not even realise. This is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment which can be highly visible in the mouth. You have some freedom over what you can eat or drink as the aligners are removed at mealtimes unlike traditional braces where you do need to be a little bit more careful.

Compliance and other considerations

There are a few things to keep in mind before you go ahead with the treatment. Firstly you will need attachments which are transparent sticky tabs that are attached onto the outer surface of your teeth. These engage with the aligners so that when you wear them your tooth movement is improved. Some patients may need to undergo filing between the teeth to create space. This will be a fraction of a millimetre to allow your teeth to move more easily.

It is important to remember that compliance is key to the success of your treatment and the aligners need to be in your mouth for approximately 22 hours of the day. The length of time for invisalign treatment varies between patients and our dentist will be able to give you an accurate estimation of how long your treatment will take. As with all orthodontic treatment invisalign may cause a slight discomfort each time you change the aligner however this will subside within a few hours and they are reported to be easy to become accustomed to. Invisalign can be used on a whole range of age groups, so whether you are a teenager or you are in the later years of your life speak to us at Spa dentist Sydney and find out how Invisalign in Sydney can improve the appearance and health of your smile.

DISCLAIMER

All treatments carry risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.