Maldon dentist advises on the facts about Invisalign

Invisalign is a trade name for a brace that is clear in colour and is referred to as being almost invisible, says a Maldon dentist. Your dentist will first take a good look at your teeth; it will depend on whether your teeth are badly misaligned or the damage is too much for this particular brace. On deciding to use the Invisalign as a means to straighten your teeth, and give you a better smile, they will then take some digital photos and make a model of your teeth. The model is made by placing a putty type material into a mould tray, this is then placed in the mouth and you will be asked to bite down on it. This takes an impression of your teeth, and from this your first of many Invisaligns will be made. They are clear in colour as they are made from a material that is rubber like and see through. They are then fitted onto your teeth in much the same way as a boxer would wear a gum shield; the brilliant thing about them is that they are removable for eating, drinking and cleaning the brace and your teeth. You will need to have a new one made every fortnight and fitted again at the dentist’s to make sure they are doing their job. From the very beginning a computer generated image will be made from the mould, this will show the dentist, and you, how your teeth will be shaped at each stage of the procedure. From this moving model on a DVD you can both see the progress; your dentist especially can then check when you visit them that the progress is going to plan. It isn’t easy to estimate the time it will take as a lot of factors will depend on it, that will include how often you remove the Invisalign and for how long each time. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.