At Neel Dentistry, our Invisalign dentist in Welwyn is a great advocate of this system designed for comfort and ease of use to correct misaligned teeth in young and older patients. The orthodontic process of correcting misaligned, crooked or gapped teeth entered a new phase with the introduction of aligners. Dental science and technology have now progressed so far that these dental appliances can be worn while being almost imperceptible. So, now, correcting a variety of orthodontic conditions can be done comfortably and discreetly.

What makes these different?

Invisalign aligners are made from a clear dental material that is designed to provide maximum comfort to you. Using their own SmartTrack material, which aids the aligning of your teeth, our Invisalign dentist in Welwyn can trim the retainers to provide the optimum fit. We can monitor your use of the aligners to ensure that you adhere to the prescribed timeframes. The aligners have built-in indicators that will alert us if the patient has deviated from the treatment, which is a particularly useful feature for use with children.

Am I a candidate for Invisalign?

You will need to come into our surgery for an appointment to allow us the opportunity to do a thorough examination of your mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. We will then be able to advise you if this treatment is correct for your condition. If you are, we will explain the procedure from start to finish, the duration and the anticipated result.

On your way to a stunning smile

Your first appointment with our Invisalign dentist in Welwyn will involve x-rays, a 3D digital scan and many photographs of your teeth, gums and jawbone so that we can create an accurate digital model of your mouth. This model is then sent to the Invisalign laboratory, where they will create a series of aligners, each slightly different in orientation. The process is designed so that each aligner moves your teeth fractionally until the required alignment is eventually achieved.

Your treatment

You will be notified when your aligners have arrived and an appointment with us at the clinic will be arranged. The first fitting may take a little longer than subsequent ones as there may be some adjustment and trimming necessary as the aligners must fit your teeth and gums exactly. We recommend that you wear each aligner for about four weeks before attending another appointment for a new aligner to be fitted. For the treatment to be effective, you must wear each aligner for a minimum of 22 hours a day, but you may remove them temporarily before eating, drinking, brushing and flossing.

End of treatment a new smile

At the end of the treatment, we will give you a retainer that you must wear for a while at night to allow your teeth to settle. After this, you can then confidently smile for selfies, sending them to friends and family. So, no need to have to cover your mouth out of embarrassment. You can share your radiant smile with others!