[LONDON, 23/10/2017] - One of the most important concerns people have about dental braces is the aesthetic impact of metal on their smile. Especially for adults, the prospect of wearing unattractive metal brackets and wires for long periods of time can be very discouraging. Luckily, Harley Street Dental Clinic offers Invisalign which is an almost invisible alternative to metal braces for adults who wish to straighten their teeth discreetly and effectively.

At Harley Street Dental Clinic, Invisalign can benefit many patients who wish to straighten their moderately crooked, gapped or misaligned teeth. The experienced dentists at Harley Street Dental Clinic will examine each patient’s teeth thoroughly and help them determine whether this is the right treatment for them.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an innovative teeth straightening treatment that uses a series of transparent, custom-made, plastic aligners to help move the teeth into their correct position. At Harley Street Dental Clinic, dentists will take impressions of the patient’s teeth and send them to the Invisalign laboratory, where they will create a series of aligners.

Each set of aligners provided by the dentist at Harley Street Dental Clinic should be worn for at least two weeks before moving to the next one in the series. Invisalign aligners at Harley Street Dental Clinic are removable, therefore they can be taken for eating and brushing the teeth. However, patients should wear them at least 20 hours every day for effective results.

Treatment time with Invisalign at Harley Street Dental Clinic is different for each patient. However, most people can see a difference to the alignment of their teeth already within the first few weeks of using Invisalign.

Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign has many benefits compared to traditional braces. At Harley Street Dental Clinic, Invisalign aligners are made of high-quality plastic that fits comfortably over the teeth and gums. Unlike metal brackets and wires, Invisalign aligners are less likely to harm the soft tissue in the mouth.

Moreover, Invisalign aligners at Harley Street Dental Clinic are removable, therefore, patients can enjoy their favourite foods and beverages without worrying about food particles being stuck in their braces.

Finally, Invisalign aligners are easy to wear and require very few visits to the dentist at Harley Street Dental Clinic for adjustments.