Most people place a lot of importance on having a great smile: it allows a person to feel at their most confident best. This confidence can help people to be more successful in all areas of life, including making new friends, excelling at work and even finding a life partner.
If the teeth are crooked, protruding or overcrowded, then this kind of self-belief can elude even the most positive of people. Today, there is lots of choice when it comes to straightening the teeth that are more subtle such as incognito in Weybridge and Invisalign. This is an exploration of both those options.
Incognito braces
Incognito braces are similar to the traditional braces that most people associate with getting orthodontic treatment. They are made up of wires that are fixed in place using brackets. Whereas traditional braces are placed onto the front of the teeth, incognito ones are placed behind them.
This means that they are not visible to others. They offer all the advantages of traditional braces with the added bonus of being a great choice for those who do not wish for the whole world to know that they are having their teeth straightened.
Incognito braces deliver great results because they can be tailored to fit each individual tooth, thereby creating a treatment that is unique to the patient and the misalignment issues they face.
The patient who chooses these braces benefits from the fact that no one else knows that they are there without having to have self-discipline when it comes to keeping them on. This is because they are a permanent fixture for the duration of treatment.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the trade name for invisible braces. They come in the form of trays of clear plastic that are placed over the teeth. They are a popular choice with those who are self-conscious about wearing braces because they are completely transparent. This means that, unless the patient chooses to reveal that they are having treatment, no one will know that the braces are in place.
The trays are swapped every few weeks for a new set, and each one fits the teeth perfectly. Each set gently helps to move the teeth into the best possible position.
The patient who chooses invisible braces can continue to enjoy playing their favourite wind instrument or participating in contact sports. This is because they can be removed when necessary and replaced when the activities have been completed.
Invisalign does not require any changes to a person’s diet. This is because the braces can be removed for meals. The patient simply takes the aligners out before eating, enjoys their meal, then brushes their teeth before putting them back in.
Treatment with Invisalign is usually a relatively quick process when compared to other kinds of braces. In some cases, it can be completed in a matter of months. It is worth bearing in mind, however, that the time taken does vary between patients and it is important to discuss this with the dentist before deciding to go ahead.
