What is Invisalign
Invisalign is a series of clear, removable aligners used to gradually straighten your teeth
Benefits of Invisalign
- The removable aligners enables you to maintain good oral hygiene
- As you can remove the aligners you can eat and drink without dietary restrictions.
- The softer plastic means you won’t experience any mouth sores or soft tissue injuries due to exposed wires or brackets.
- 3D imaging technology permits you to view each step of the plan, including how you will look at the end of treatment before you start the treatment.
- Fewer follow-up visits since there are no brackets and wires.
Invisalign can be used to
- Straighten crooked teeth
- Close unwanted gaps
- Space out crowded teeth
- Correct protruding teeth
- Treat some bite problems such as an under or overbite
What to expect on your first dental appointment?
- The dentist will carry out a full dental examination to ensure that you are dentally fit and healthy
- A full set of dental photographs will be taken
- A 3D digital scan of your teeth will be taken
- The dentist will create a detailed 3D virtual treatment plan to move your teeth safely to the desired outcome
- The dental laboratory will create a series of customised aligners which will gradually move the position of your teeth
What is expected from our patients?
- Each set of aligners is worn for around 1- 2 weeks
- You should wear your Invisalign aligners for a minimum of 20 to 22 hours a day.
- It is important to clean your aligners and your teeth after every meal
- Don’t chew gum or smoke whilst wearing your aligners.
- See the dentist for a progress review every 4-6 weeks.
- Once treatment is complete, you will be provided with retainers to wear, to help ensure your teeth do not gradually shift back out of place.
