Straighten your teeth using Invisalign. Personal tales told by Invisalign users

I was looking through childhood photos last week and laughed at the awkward portraits of my friends and me – a flick through pictures of smiling pre-teens, all crooked and lopsided teeth. Lucy’s teeth shown below

Invisalign Braces Auckland Dentists

It quickly changed to portraits of me, a shy teenager with metal braces uncomfortable peeking through pursed lips. Those three years of painful elastic bands straightening my teeth had brilliant results for at least a decade, but now I look into the mirror and have noticed a change – my stubborn bottom teeth are once again crowding and overlapping. Rats!!!

I didn’t think I’d ever go back to the orthodontist. The thought of silver metal braces glued to my teeth again, having to avoid my favourite foods (goodbye popcorn!), as well as explaining to people why a nearly 30-year-old is choosing to have another go at braces, does not appeal to me in the least.

Funnily enough, it was after sharing a box of popcorn at the movies with an old friend that introduced me to the alternative. Before Lucy grabbed a handful of popcorn, she discreetly removed small plastic trays from her mouth. Lucy explained: She had always had an overbite, but it wasn’t severe enough for her parents to invest in braces. As an adult, it still bothered her, so she researched Invisalign, which convinced her that it was the right step.
Teenagers are very self-conscious about their appearance, and my friends all want to have straight teeth and look attractive.

Invisalign Braces Auckland Dentists

Most of us have heard of Invisalign – it’s an option popular in Hollywood for those wanting to achieve a superstar smile. Its popularity is growing fast in New Zealand.

The idea of the Invisalign treatment is simple. Each patient is given different computer-generated plastic trays, which are changed every two weeks as your teeth alignment improves. These trays, called aligners, are clear and should be taken out when eating and for special occasions (a la popcorn movie dates). Hurrah!

Invisalign Braces Auckland Dentists

Invisalign mainly treats four oral healthcare problems: overcrowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites and underbites. Untreated, all these can lead to gum disease, bone loss and painful joint/jaw problems.

Invisalign Provider Auckland Dentists

Most patients talk about their improved confidence and self-esteem, but other positive changes in areas such as oral health are just as important. Although aesthetics are the primary reason patients undergo the treatment, more importantly, Invisalign’s removable aligners allow you to maintain good oral hygiene, continuing to brush and floss daily as recommended by New Zealand dentists.

Looks like I can have my popcorn and eat it too – all with perfectly aligned teeth.

See how easy they are to remove below

Let us know and we can suggest a reputable Orthodontist in your local area to you.