People seem to think that spending money on getting straighter teeth when yours are only mildly out of alignment is just a vanity exercise, but here at Leamington Spa Dental Practice, we see it differently.

Yes, it’s great to have a beautiful-looking smile to gaze at in the mirror, but a great smile is also easier to keep clean because when the teeth line up properly next to each other along the arch of the jawbone, they offer fewer hiding places for dental plaque to build up in. Dental plaque is the source of most dental problems. It gives off acids that eat away at enamel to cause decay and inflame and irritate the gums to cause gum disease. Both of these problems can eventually lead to tooth loss, with a fair amount of pain and embarrassment along the way. We think most people would like to avoid that, and one way to do so is to get your teeth straightened.

Discreet straightening with Invisalign in Leamington Spa

One of our favourite ways to straighten our patients’ teeth is with Invisalign, and our patients love it too. Here’s why:

It’s invisible

The Invisalign system uses a series of see-through, thermoplastic aligners instead of brackets and wires. They are only 0.3mm thick. They hug teeth so closely that once they are put in the mouth, they cannot be seen except by looking really closely, which for most levels of social interaction would be a bit odd. This is a great plus both for self-conscious teens who want to avoid being teased, and for image-aware adults who need to present a professional image at work.

Removable

One thing that puts a lot of people off teeth straightening is the extra time that needs to be spent keeping the straightening devices clear of food debris.

Invisalign aligners are taken out for eating and drinking (you keep them in only for plain water). All you need to do after a snack, a coffee or a meal is clean your teeth before putting your aligners back in.

If you are thinking of getting your teeth straightened, Invisalign could be the way to go. Why not come in for a consultation?