Braces without brackets

Is Invisalign treatment right for you?

If you have been toying with the idea of getting your teeth straightened, but do not fancy having to wear brackets and wires fixed with cement on your teeth, then Invisalign might be the treatment for you.

If you are looking for braces in Cheltenham, Invisalign is available from us at Cheltenham Dental Spa, and we think you’ll love its many benefits.

Hard to see

Among the many so-called invisible braces systems, Invisalign really can claim to be almost invisible. Instead of brackets and wires, you get very thin, 0.3mm, transparent, thermoplastic resin trays called aligners. These aligners look like bite-guards. They snap on very snugly over the teeth, and disappear. Co-workers and friends will have to peer at you very closely to spot them. And you won’t be given away by that tell-tale braces lisp because Invisalign doesn’t interfere with speech in the way that traditional ‘train track’ metal braces can.

This alternative to traditional braces in Cheltenham also has the benefit of being removable. When you can the aligners out, you can eat what you like without worrying about what might get stuck in the equipment, or held against your teeth to discolour or cause decay. Removable systems are also much easier to clean, just take out the Invisalign aligner, clean it, and put it back in.

Also, should you absolutely have to (maybe you are getting married) you can leave your aligners out a few hours while you attend a particularly important occasion. You must put the aligners back in as soon as you can however, as you need to wear them for at least 20 hours a day if you are to stick to the straightening schedule. The number of aligners you will get through depends very much on your individual alignment issues.

When you come to us at the Cheltenham Dental Spa for an initial consultation about Invisalign braces in Cheltenham, we will show you a computer simulation of the path your teeth will need to reach alignment. You will get to see the end result, which is a great incentive to stick to your schedule.

To find out more about braces in Cheltenham, why not call us for an initial consultation?