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Invisalign in Wallingford

If you have crooked, overcrowded, unevenly shaped, or gappy teeth. Invisalign in Wallingford can correct these irregularities by straightening your teeth and give you a more confident look. 

Above all, Invisalign discreetly does its work, so that life can carry on as normal. The aligners are completely removable for convenient eating, drinking and brushing. 

You’ll see big changes from small movements, in just a matter of weeks. Because the aligners are completely transparent, the results are the only thing that you do see!

What is Invisalign in Wallingford?

Invisalign is a kind of orthodontic braces, used to straighten your teeth using series of clear aligners. Previously, metal wires and brackets were considered to be the only option for solving the problem of misaligned teeth. However, Invisalign is now widely used to move the teeth to their original position, with the help of a set of removable aligners. These clear aligners are completely transparent and virtually invisible. Invisalign in Wallingford is a very popular choice with our patients.

It is nearly invisible to everyone, this makes it the best alternative for metal braces. Unlike other options of traditional braces, it is completely removable. It can be popped out from the mouth during brushing, flossing and eating.

How does Invisalign work?

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Firstly each aligner needs to be worn for at least two weeks, before you go onto the next one in the series. This will gradually move your teeth into alignment. We will monitor progress to make sure that everything is progressing correctly.

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For the best results, aligners need to be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day. They can be removed when you eat or drink, and for brushing and flossing.

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Lastly, and most importantly, Invisalign is a safe and effective way to straighten teeth and obtains amazing results. Giving you a confident smile.

The benefits of invisalign

  • Invisalign is completely clear and unnoticeable
  • It's easy to clean your teeth and gums effectively
  • You can eat whatever you want
  • They can be removed for special occasions (optimal wear should be minimum 18 hours)
  • Only a few trips to the dentist throughout treatment
Teeth Whitening at St Mary's Dental Practice - Woman putting invisible brace, Invisalign, onto her top teeth.
Open Invisalign product box showcasing the clear aligners.

How long does it take?

Invisalign is a quick and easy alternative to traditional braces. However, the length of treatment often depends on each case. The average Invisalign treatment time takes just 12 months.

Here at St Mary’s Dental Practice we will be with you throughout your entire Invisalign journey.

FAQ's

Yes, one of the great advantages of having Invisalign aligners is that you can remove them to eat and drink. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign fits in with your lifestyle perfectly.

Like with any braces, Invisalign aligners exert pressure on your teeth when they are first fitted. It just takes time to get used to. After your initial fitting, the pain should quickly go away – and over the counter painkillers will help. 

Many of our patients have reported no effects on their speech. However, as with traditional orthodontic appliances, there is an initial adjustment period associated with having something new in the mouth.

In addition to your treatment, we will supply every patient with a retainer to wear every night once their treatment is complete. This will help to keep your smile beautiful.

The aligner is made of strong, medical grade, thermoplastic material. The aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth snugly.

Digital Innovation

St Mary’s Dental Practice in Wallingford is proud to use the latest dental technology, to make your treatment more comfortable, more accurate and faster.

3D scanning Equipment used instead of taking impressions

The accurate scanning process guarantees the perfect fit for your Invisalign aligners, in a fraction of the time it would usually take.

The TRIOS® digital impression solution eliminates several the traditional issues by delivering precise impressions from the start, while also giving dentists all the benefits of modern digital technologies.

3Shape – an industry pacesetter for cutting-edge innovations – has used their proven CAD/CAM and scanning technologies to develop TRIOS, a digital impression system that builds on, and enhances, the current clinic-lab processes. TRIOS is the new generation of digital impression -using Ultrafast Optical Sectioning, which allows dentists to treat a wide range of dental indications. With a contemporary design and smart-touch screen, this piece of technology is also able to communicate quickly with the lab – from the unit itself.

Trios Scanner Machine CBCT-Scan

TRIOS® benefits of digital scanning

  • Better experience
  • No messy putty in your mouth
  • No gagging to worry about
  • More accurate impressions
  • Faster impressions allow for quicker start to treatment
  • See a simulation of your potential treatment outcome
  • No additional cost to you for using this technology

Providing teeth straightening treatment for adults and children.