Invisalign - A modern approach to straightening teeth?

Invisalign is a modern approach to straightening teeth (Other systems are available), using a custom-made series of clear aligners created just for you. Invisalign clear braces are comfortable, clear and removable transforming your smile without disrupting your life.

Invisalign is one of the most modern orthodontic systems available, moving teeth discreetly using clear aligners. When you are wearing Invisalign the braces of virtually invisible meaning you can have straighter teeth with no one else knowing you are having treatment.

Invisalign braces are designed to straighten teeth using a series of nearly invisible aligners that are made specifically for your teeth. Whilst wearing your new braces, your teeth will move slowly towards the desired position and your dentist will provide you with a new set of aligners every two weeks. Invisalign are removable so they are easy to take out and replace with a new set. Patients can enjoy straight teeth in just a matter of a few weeks.

These aligners are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. There are no metal brackets or wires attached to your teeth like conventional teeth straightening braces.

Invisalign can treat a range of teeth straightening issues from minor tooth movements to more complex cases. This includes overcrowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, cross bites, over and under bites

It will depend on how crooked your teeth are and the smile you wish to achieve. Our dentists will need to carry out an initial smile assessment and discuss your tooth straightening needs and whether Invisalign will be the best option for your smile wishes.

The average treatment with Invisalign lasts for 1 year with aligners being replaced every 2 weeks, this means the average number of aligners required is 26. At the beginning of your treatment your dentist will calculate using computer technology the number of aligners required which will determine the length of your treatment.

Invisalign typically costs from £4495 for a full mouth treatment. Whenever you visit your orthodontist and ask about Invisalign treatment always find out what is included in this treatment, are all appointments included, are all aligners included, are all retainers included, what happens if the treatment takes longer than expected.

In some cases Invisalign can be better than braces as the treatment is virtually indestructible meaning patient satisfaction, compliance and therefore results are better. Invisalign cannot however move teeth bodily in some directions and conventional orthodontic braces may be required for extensive movement or the movement of back teeth.

Invisalign on the whole should not be painful. You will however feel pressure on your teeth as the Invisalign braces move them, this pressure can often be described as uncomfortable. You may also find that your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold whilst having Invisalign, this is because the teeth are being moved and become more sensitive.

Yes, Invisalign is able to fix a crossbite in most cases. If the crossfire is extremely severe or involves multiple back teeth then this may not be possible. Before treatment you will have a digital assessment of your teeth which will let you know if Invisalign can fix your cross bite.

Invisalign is made from a specially created clear plastic making it virtually imperceptible. Invisalign is only noticeable if you look extremely closely, but at a normal speaking distance Invisalign is not usually noticeable.

No, you should always remove Invisalign if you try to chew or eat anything.

If you try to eat with Invisalign you may end up pulling the clear braces out and breaking it, you can also get food caught underneath the brace, The food will then be held in contact with your teeth for longer than normal which can result in a higher probability of acid erosion and/or decay on your teeth.