Invisalign®

There was a time when the idea of braces wasn’t as appealing as it is today. Many adults put off having treatment because of the idea of having a “metal mouth”.

Invisalign® removable clear aligners have changed the face of orthodontics, giving you the option of a flexible brace that keeps your smile looking great the whole time.

What is Invisalign®?

The Invisalign® system was invented in 2002 and has treated over 5 million patients worldwide. Invisalign® uses a series of BPA-free transparent plastic aligners which are changed by you the patient, every two weeks at home. Celebrity names like Justin Bieber, Kathy Bates and Tom Cruise have all endorsed Invisalign®. They’re almost invisible to others, making them a more discreet choice than braces.

Invisalign®: the benefits

• Thanks to Invisalign®’s ClinCheck® software, you can now see the end result of treatment before you even begin.
• A flexible treatment option that gives patients a 2-hour window each day, during which they can remove the aligners to brush, floss and eat as normal.
• The removable nature of the aligners makes Invisalign® a great choice of brace for anyone following specific diets such as keto, vegetarian or vegan, for example.
• Invisalign® has a global reputation and has been credited with offering adults and teenagers a less invasive means of undergoing orthodontic treatment.
• Mild treatment with Invisalign® can take as little as 3-4 months, whilst the average time for most cases is around 6 – 12 months.

What to expect from treatment?

We’ll take you through what Invisalign® entails. The brace-wearing period will depend on the kind of issue you are having treated, which could be misalignment, spacing, crowding or bite issues. We can then proceed by taking 3D scan of your teeth, and examine how your teeth look and bite together from all angles. This 3D model will also provide the Invisalign® lab with the information they need to create the aligners, which you will wear for 22 hours each day and change every week.

Invisalign® will send us your brand new aligners and you can begin treatment straight away. We will ask you to come in for follow-up appointments to keep an eye on your progress.