Dental practitioners all over the world have long sounded the alarm over the risks of not straightening crooked teeth or improving bad bite issues. Misaligned teeth can impact a patient’s well-being in a number of ways; masticatory function challenges, digestion challenges and inadequate nutritional intake. It can also lead to a decline in oral health, speech impediment and most importantly for many patients – a less than pleasing smile – which has its own set of undesirable consequences. All patients who have gaps missing in the dental arch or misaligned teeth will know the embarrassment of having to smile an awkward smile and the devastating effect this can have on their confidence.

At Neel Dentistry we offer modern orthodontic treatments including Invisalign in Welwyn to help patients overcome the challenges above. Invisalign in Welwyn is an excellent choice as a teeth-straightening option, with many desirable benefits that have propelled the orthodontic treatment into mainstream use. What patients appreciate most about the clear aligner-based system is how it fits seamlessly into their lifestyles.

What to know when choosing Invisalign in Welwyn

The first, most pertinent point to allude to are the benefits offered by the aligner-based teeth-straightening treatment. Some of the key rewards are outlined below.

Barely distinguishable aligners

The least favoured aspect of orthodontics is how noticeable traditional devices are, which can add to the embarrassment a patient may feel. This disadvantage no longer applies to patients who are on the barely-distinguishable aligner treatment plan, where the devices are made from clear medical-grade, intuitive plastic.

Aligners are removable

This advantage had two-fold rewards; oral hygiene is made easier and no food restrictions come into play. Patients who are required to wear fixed, metal braces need to apply more caution when cleaning their teeth to avoid damaging the wires and brackets. In addition to this, they may be asked not to eat certain high risk foods that could break wires.

Removable aligner trays circumvent both these issues as, seeing that the aligners can be removed before eating, patients can resume their normal diet without restrictions. And they can be removed when brushing and flossing, making teeth easier and quicker to clean.

Comfort

Aligner trays work to another advantage – patient comfort. Unlike fixed, metal devices, the design of aligners does not feature metal components that have been known to cause irritation to sensitive gums and the inside of cheeks.

Less need of dental appointments

Traditional fixed orthodontic devices will need to be manually adjusted throughout the duration of a treatment plan. This would require the patient to visit the supervising dental practitioner many times over the course of treatment duration. Again, the aligner-based system nullifies this need. On a treatment plan, the patient will be provided with a set number of aligners, with each aligner in the set specifically designed to move teeth into desired position. These aligners are custom-made for each individual patient and will need to be changed at predetermined intervals.

As part of our comprehensive consultation appointment, our highly competent dentist will present you with a virtual representation of your teeth (before, during and after treatment) so patients can see the transformation in their new smile taking effect. For more information on this treatment or to have your questions answered, please contact us at Neel Dentistry.