It may be surprising to find that one of the most common dental issues amongst adults living in the United Kingdom is misaligned or crooked teeth. However, this is a condition that can be treated, making a person’s life, along with their oral health and hygiene, a more pleasant experience. Living with crooked teeth can result in a poor standard of oral health, leaving the individual exposed to an increase in the number of occurrences of common dental issues such as plaque buildup, gum disease, and tooth decay. In the past, many people shied away from tooth alignment treatment as they may have been offered treatment at a stage of life when they may have been sensitive about their self-image; this would normally be in their teen years. Commonly, they would have been offered treatment with metal and wire braces, which many consider unsightly. In recent years, new treatments have been developed that are more discreet in nature, as they are practically invisible when in place within a patient's mouth. The use of Invisalign in Plymouth now allows dentists to provide patients with an effective treatment that is designed for use in the modern world, allowing adults living with crooked teeth to gain the properly aligned teeth that they desire. 

When trying to design an aligner for adults living in the modern world, the developer had to consider what the main barriers were that prevented adults from engaging with the treatments that were already available on the dental market in the UK. They found the largest hurdle to be the patient’s self-image. This led designers and developers to create an orthodontic treatment device that would not be noticeable to others when worn by the patient. Invisalign is a treatment that was developed by using two layers of strong and clear plastic to create a device that fits over the teeth rather than around them; this allows the alignment device to be hidden in plain sight. While the treatment may consider the need for discretion, it will also give patients the great results that they would expect from any treatment they receive. 

Before going through any orthodontic treatment, a patient will first have to undergo a consultation with a dental professional, normally a dentist or orthodontist, to have their teeth and gums examined and their needs fully assessed. During this consultation, x-rays and other scans of the teeth will be taken as these can be used to create a series of aligners for the patient. Invisalign in Plymouth uses a series of aligners that must be changed every two weeks. Each aligner in the series will gently reposition the teeth until they are aligned and in the desired positions. Following treatment, the patient should see a noticeable change in the alignment of their teeth and mouth and can enjoy a new level of comfort and an increased level in the standard of oral health they enjoy. But more importantly, a decrease in the occurrence of common dental issues is to be expected.