When considering getting your very own set of Invisalign, you may be wondering – ‘Are my teeth too bad for Invisalign?’. At Clear Aligners Southampton, we’re here to align your thought process and confirm there are many types of teeth misalignments which can be corrected. Some alignments may take longer than others depending on the amount of movement needed.
Knowing if you’re suitable
Some who are investigating the Invisalign process may think that the current state of their teeth may leave them unable to have the teeth straightening solution. We are however trained in all areas of set setting and knowing the best course of action to get all our customers their perfect smile.
Within the initial consultation, our professionals will be able to assess the current standpoint of your teeth and make recommendations of improvement regarding the teeth location. There are a couple of areas which our expert may need to address, such as implants, but details surrounding this will be confirmed within the appointment.
Improving your current teeth
There are a range of issues and teeth layouts that we see regularly. These typical misalignments can be corrected with the treatment of Invisalign.
Overcrowding
There isn’t enough room for the teeth to fit within the jaw properly.
Underbite
The lower set of teeth sits over the top of the upper row.
Open Bite
Both the top and bottom rows of teeth sit apart when the jaw is closed.
Deep Bite
The upper row of teeth sits over the bottom row considerably.
Gapped Teeth
There is extra space between teeth.
Cross Bite
The upper and lower sets don’t correctly sit together when the jaw is closed.
The length of time to correct your issue
The length of time it takes to correct your specific issues and teeth alignment depends on the amount of movement the teeth need to be in their final position. Naturally, if the tooth or teeth need a larger amount of movement, further assessments with our professionals will be needed to ensure the move is going correctly.
No set of teeth is exactly the same so we have to make sure each analysis and correction are approached individually. The final resting place of the teeth is set to what is agreed upon and suggested by our experts. Through X-rays and moulds, we can ensure the Invisalign you receive fits perfectly with the necessary allowances for the slight enforcements for the movement of the teeth.
What to do if your Invisalign hurts
It is very common for Invisalign to feel like it’s hurting. In some ways this is true however it is essential to get the teeth to move. The typical amount of pain is one area which is covered within the initial consultation. We outline what to expect and how to manage those expectations.
If at any point you feel the pain levels are too high or aren’t as expected, we suggest you get in touch and our professionals will be happy to examine the issue. We take a look, assess the condition of your teeth and Invisalign and make changes where needed if it’s required.
Get in touch
If you would like to correct your teeth and achieve your ideal smile without the need for braces, feel free to get in touch. Our experts will outline the full process and everything to expect from start to finish.
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