Many people suffer with malocclusion of varying severity. A dentist will determine early on in life whether an individual will need to have their teeth and jaw realigned in order to improve their quality of life.
Severe misalignments can impede an individual’s ability to eat and speak correctly. By dealing with this common deformity early, the situation can be quickly and relatively easily corrected. It is only when patients have most, or all of their adult teeth, are they allowed to embark on a teeth straightening journey.
After a few years, these individuals can enjoy healthier, straighter teeth which are easier to clean, and look more aesthetically pleasing. They will no longer present with an overbite, underbite or a crossed bite, which means they are less likely to present with issues such as pain, problems with eating or difficulty speaking.
Some patients do not have such severe issues, however, and their crossed, cramped or gapped teeth are not a huge cause for concern. Although it is likely that dentists offer a solution, some parents, or teenagers themselves, opt to not go through the teeth straightening journey.
Why could this be?
There are several reasons why young people who need braces are not given them. It could be a cost issue, understandable in the previous decades where few options were available.
It could also be lack of dental care, a reason behind the common misconception that people with imperfect teeth are of a lower economic status.
Other instances could simply be because the individual does not want them as they are not comfortable with traditional braces.
Thankfully, there is a solution to all of these reasons and more, meaning that more and more individuals can enjoy a healthier and more beautiful smile.
The reason is Invisalign Glasgow. This invisible, removable device is heralded as the revolution in teeth straightening devices.
Who is it for?
Available to both teenagers and adults alike, many people who have mild to moderate dental misalignment issues can benefit from this cost effective, comfortable, and invisible teeth straightening option.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to teeth straightening and over the years, this program has blossomed into having different systems available to suit different people’s needs. This means that people who have a slight misalignment no longer need to pay the costs that are needed for more severe complications, rather, they can choose a ‘lite’ version.
For teenagers, there is a specific model as well, offering plenty of community support online, benefiting from indicators to ensure they are being worn for long enough, and much more.
This treatment option allows people who are not comfortable with wearing traditional braces for any reason an opportunity to discreetly, and easily, transform their smile for the better. The clear, removable aligners are not seen when a person smiles and are removed for eating, meaning that they do not need to change their lifestyle much in order to see the benefits.
A patient should discuss this option with their dentist to understand whether this treatment plan is right for them.