Invisalign and composite bonding may seem like they don’t particularly have much in common as dental procedures. But, when carried out together, they can work wonders to enhance your smile and bring out its natural aesthetic to the forefront.
This treatment combination has become hugely popular with celebrities, attracting names like Zac Efron, David Beckham and Milly Bobby Brown.
The natural results of Invisalign and composite bonding compared with porcelain veneers have become increasingly popular, not to mention that in most cases, no natural tooth structure needs to be etched away.
Invisalign and composite bonding can address virtually every aesthetic concern with your teeth. What’s more, this combination is low-hassle and produces incredibly accurate results.
Let’s break down what each treatment addresses:
Invisalign is an invisible teeth straightening treatment. It uses custom-made transparent plastic (recyclable) aligners, offering patients an alternative to fixed braces.
Apart from the discerning eye of a dentist, no one is likely to notice your transparent plastic Invisalign aligners are in.
Invisalign has become a celebrity favourite for obvious reasons. It causes minimal aesthetic disturbance to a smile; celebrities (namely Tom Cruise) have even been known to wear their Invisalign on the red carpet.
Rotation of the teeth
Invisalign can rotate teeth by up to 20 degrees. Rotated teeth are misaligned from their normal position, throwing your smile’s alignment out of balance. What’s more, having rotated teeth treated will improve your bite functionality, and reduce the possibility of creating wear on the teeth above or below.
Create more space in your mouth
Crowded teeth can make it hard to brandish a full smile. Once your teeth are no longer crowded and overlapping, you will be able to smile so that each of your ‘social six teeth’ (the teeth most visible when you smile) are on display.
Symmetrical smile
Your teeth will be aligned in a way that creates symmetry for your smile. The jaw can also be realigned, creating overall balance across the bottom third of the face and improving the appearance of a protruding chin.
Composite bonding entails having pieces of hand-moulded resin adhered to your tooth. The resins are matched to the shade of your teeth, and if you’re looking to alter your tooth shade, we can provide you with a custom whitening tray and gels to prepare your teeth for composite bonding, after your Invisalign treatment is complete.
Back to composite bonding though.
Whilst Invisalign can restructure your teeth, it can’t change the shape of individual teeth.
This is where composite bonding comes in.
Shaping individual teeth
Composite bonding can alter the shape and ratio of individual teeth. So, once your teeth are newly straight, composite bonding takes over the reins. Using this method, your dentist creates a uniform smile, filling in any small gaps left over after Invisalign is complete.
Tackling chips and cracks in your teeth
Your dentist uses small bits of composite to reform teeth that might have slight cracks or chips. It’s also possible to create natural-looking rounded edges for individual teeth.
Dealing with tooth wear
Tooth wear can occur as a result of grinding your teeth over time. Not only does this affect the functionality of your teeth (it can become harder to chew your food), it can make your teeth appear shorter, and create rough unsightly edges.
With composite bonding, your dentist can build worn teeth back up, and shape the edges to give a pleasing contour to individual worn teeth.
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You’ll be able to see the outcome of Invisalign and composite bonding for yourself, as Dr Hassan takes you through the smile makeovers of David Beckham, Emma Roberts and Niall Horan.
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There are multiple reasons why this combination is revered by celebrity names around the world.
Ease and comfort
Invisalign and composite bonding very rarely require drilling or anaesthetic. In some severe cases of crowding, one or two teeth may need to be extracted, but this is rare.
Natural results
Celebrities have been shunning the ‘Hollywood white’ veneers of 20 years ago, turning instead to more natural-looking solutions to embellish their teeth.
The combination of Invisalign and composite bonding brings about the natural results we’re all looking for today. This shift towards the authentic look is great news, as it enables dentists to prepare a more bespoke cosmetic result that suits the individual natural facial characteristics.
At Ashbourne Road, our doors are open to new patients looking for cosmetic dental treatment to give their smile a revamp.
Composite bonding and Invisalign are two of the most accessible treatments available. In some instances, we can even address gaps in your teeth using composite bonding, without the need for Invisalign.
During your consultation, we’ll be able to tell you if composite bonding or Invisalign (or a combination of both) is needed to address your smile concerns.
Contact us to book a no-obligation with our experienced cosmetic dentists.
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