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Invisalign – the clear way to straighten your teeth

For many patients, the thought of wearing traditional metal braces can be quite intimidating. After all, maintaining a professional, polished image is a big priority for many people, and brackets and wires would make them feel like they are back in school. Luckily, there is a modern alternative to conventional braces – Invisalign.

Invisalign clear braces in Ormskirk have no metal brackets to attach to the surface of your teeth and no wires to tighten each month. This means that you won’t have to deal with painful mouth sores or lengthy visits to the dentist. Our experienced dentists at Parbold Dental will examine your teeth thoroughly and help you decide whether Invisalign is the right treatment for you.

How does Invisalign work?

Since its introduction, Invisalign has been used to treat millions of patients around the world. At Parbold Dental, we use Invisalign to treat many dental problems including crooked, crowded and spaced teeth as well as overbites, underbites and crossbites.

Invisalign consists of a series of clear, plastic, customised brackets that are created with the help of 3D imaging technology. These aligners are made of smooth, comfortable, and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth, much like a mouth guard or retainer.

Wearing these aligners for at least 22 hours per day will gradually and gently shift your teeth into their proper place, based on the precise series of movements planned by your dentist. You simply have to change into your new aligners every 7-10 days until your treatment is complete to achieve the confident smile that you have always wanted.

Each aligner represents a different state of the teeth straightening process and the number of total aligners will differ from case to case.

Benefits of Invisalign

One of the most obvious benefits of Invisalign is that these clear aligners gradually correct your teeth discreetly. No one except for you will be able to tell that you are undergoing teeth straightening treatments.

Invisalign trays are also incredibly simple to care for, making them an ideal choice for busy adults. You can remove them when it’s time to eat and brush your teeth and they are more comfortable than other types of braces, fixed or removable.