The ‘Cans' and ‘Can'ts' of the Invisalign Aligner

Anyone lucky enough to have a perfect smile will not even be able to begin to understand the sort of self-consciousness you feel when your smile is more thriller than killer. When those few extra pounds on your waistline are your problem area it is easy to dress cleverly and disguise it; with your smile though, without walking around with a bag over your head it is pretty much impossible to hide. Every important occasion fills you with dread and every flash of a camera spells terror.

Fear no more – the revolutionary Invisalign aligner is now straightening this little problem out for thousands of people across the world. The Invisalign aligner can straighten your teeth without having to go through the further humiliation of having Ugly Betty style braces when your teenage years are a happily distant memory.

With the Invisalign aligner you can achieve a smile to rival that of Princess Kate in Waiting in just a few months and the best thing about it is the fact that the appliance has very little impact on your day to day life.

The ‘can'ts' are few and far between

This article will look at the ‘cans' and ‘can'ts' of the Invisalign aligner and you'll be pleased to know that with the Invisalign aligner the ‘can'ts' are few and far between. If you have the day to day – even hour to hour – dread of having to flash those pearly whites, then the Invisalign aligner may just be the answer to your prayers.

For most adults who would like to straighten their teeth the main deterrent is the thought of walking around with a mouth full of metal for, what could be, years. Problem solved. An Invisalign aligner is virtually invisible and the chances are that you can wear it for months on end without ever having anyone notice your new little accessory. This means you can continue with your everyday activities; work and play, without embarrassment and with a new found confidence in knowing that your worries will soon be smiles away.

Removability does not remove at will

And it gets better. Whilst the aligner is discreet and virtually undetectable you are still bound to feel a little conscious on those special occasions; maybe a wedding, a job interview or that nerve-wracking first date, when you have a little secret hiding in your mouth. No worries. The Invisalign aligner is easily removable and whilst it should only be removed for very short periods, a few hours off when the situation permits is completely acceptable – a luxury you don't get with orthodontic braces.

Furthermore, the Invisalign aligner has – yes you heard right, has to be removed when you are eating and drinking. When you are considering orthodontic braces, the cliché restaurant scenario with the spinach wrapped around your wires must be high on the list of againsts. With the Invisalign aligner you do not have to worry as you can remove it before you eat – guilt-free as it's the rule, and replace it again once you've enjoyed your meal.

There is also an added bonus for the hygiene conscious types who do not fancy seeing their perfectly polished white smile, albeit askew, go down the drain with a chunky metal brace to collect bacteria and hinder a rigorous cleaning regime. With the Invisalign aligner you have to remove the appliance to clean your teeth – not forgetting to clean the appliance itself too – and so your cleaning regime goes undisturbed.

Too good to be true?

So the Invisalign aligner really is beginning to sound too good to be true; you can solve your smile problems and you do not have to endure any of the humiliation that comes with being the overgrown owner of a lovely set of braces. Honestly, I am still not about to break your bubble. There are a few ‘can'ts' with the Invisalign aligner but compared to what the appliance does for you, it really is quite insignificant.

What about those ‘can'ts'?

The major can't when wearing an Invisalign aligner is forgetfulness or laziness. To achieve great results from the treatment the appliance should be worn for 20-22 hours every single day. It is perfectly acceptable to remove the aligner for an important occasion or work thing that you just have to be at your best for, but if you make a habit of removing it and then make a habit of forgetting to put it back in when you're done then your treatment plan will quickly fall apart; and with it your dream of that killer smile.

In the same way the Invisalign aligner must be removed before eating and should be replaced straight after, ideally having cleaned your teeth in between. For people with busy lifestyles who grab a bite to eat whilst dashing around from one important meeting to another, this could be troublesome. It is essential that the wearer be careful and cautious with their appliance to achieve full effects and this could cause an issue for some people who do not have space in their schedule to remember such little technicalities.

So, whilst the Invisalign aligner does have some potential drawbacks if you are not the most organised of people; with care and caution the appliance really could be the miracle you have been hoping for. It offers you the opportunity to rid yourself of your smile demons and does not cost you your street cred at the same time. Your daily life can continue as normal and you will have that little extra sparkle knowing that your smile will soon shine brighter than the festive lights of London.