Aligners are made of clear, strong medical grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn.
Digital Scanning for Invisalign
To start you on your Invisalign journey to a beautiful new smile, here at Puresmile Slough Dental & Implants in Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, we use the latest digital technology. Our high-precision iTero® digital scanner is able to create highly accurate, interactive, high-resolution 3D colour images of your teeth and surrounding structures and offer the following benefits:
- Accurate simulation and visualisation of your new smile before your treatment even starts.
- Accurately tracks the progress of your Invisalign® aligner treatment.
- It’s efficient, cleaner and more pleasant than traditional impressions making the process a much more positive patient experience.
- Invisalign® aligners made using digitally scanned impressions fit better and are as a result, more comfortable.
If you choose Invisalign to straighten your teeth, then our scanner will make the process easier and more efficient. Watch our iTero video:
Your Invisalign Journey
Find out all about the process
Invisalign FAQs
What are Invisalign aligners made of?
What do Invisalign aligners look like?
Aligners are clear and look similar to tooth-whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth. Some dentists have referred to them as “contact lenses for teeth.”
How do I wear Invisalign aligners?
You’ll wear each set of clear aligners day and night for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
How does Invisalign® effectively move teeth?
Like brackets and arch wires are to braces, Invisalign® aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that Invisalign® not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system.
Will I need any teeth out?
Every patient is different and in many cases it is not necessary. However, in cases of severe over crowding extractions may be necessary.
Will there be any damage to my teeth?
No, there will be no damage. However, if your teeth are crooked there may need to be some IPR (Inter Proximal Reduction). This means tiny amounts of enamel may need to be filed down to create space for teeth to be straightened.
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