When looking for an orthodontic treatment, there are a variety of factors which are to be considered. Whilst this may sound obvious to some, it is important to understand what could prevent you from having this particular treatment and why.

What are they?

To begin with it is important to know how Invisalign in Welwyn works. These transparent, removable retainers are created from specific 3D images, photographs, X-rays and in some cases moulds of the teeth. These images are then used to create a series of retainers which are provided to the patient in sets and are to be worn at different stages of the treatment. Each retainer is to be worn for approximately 22 hours a day and is ideally, only removed during times of food consumption and during your daily oral hygiene routine. Throughout these 22 hours the retainer pushes the teeth gradually into a new alignment with minimal discomfort.

These particular retainers are often considered to be most effective on the front sections of the mouth, as the pressure points for pushing the teeth into a new alignment are strongest in these areas. This does not mean that alignment further round the mouth is not possible, but this would be discussed by your dental team.

Your dedication to the treatment

All dental treatments and procedures rely on an element of teamwork from the dental team and the patient, whether it be the oral hygiene routine at home or in the case of Invisalign in Welwyn, the dedication to wearing the retainers. Whilst the end result of having a new winning smile is strived for by many, some individuals want the end result without putting the effort in or sticking to the treatment plan. This is where removable retainers can sometimes be the wrong choice of treatment for a patient. When dealing with removable retainers it can be easy to forget to replace the retainer after eating, or if the patient is suffering from mild to moderate discomfort it is easy to just remove the retainer and give yourself a break from treatment. All of these factors then impact the treatment plan and duration of the treatment. Therefore if you are someone who is likely to continuously remove the retainer or play around with it, the fixed orthodontic treatments would often be a better approach to realigning your teeth.

Switching to Invisalign in Welwyn

In some cases a patient may have been advised to have fixed braces due to the severity of the tooth misalignment. Luckily, for those who are desperate for a more inconspicuous treatment method, it is, depending on the individual’s case, often possible to switch treatments part the way through. For those patients who are desperate to go down this route it is necessary to discuss the reasons with your dental team, so that they can decide what would be the best option for you going forward.

Please note, all dental treatments and procedures carry potential risks and we therefore advise all our patients to seek further information and advice on any treatments mentioned in this article with our dental team.