
Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made specifically for your teeth. Invisalign clear aligners are custom-made to fit snugly over the teeth & gently move them, week by week.
The Invisalign System straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made specifically for your teeth.
Invisalign clear aligners are custom-made to fit snugly over the teeth and gently move them, week by week, to their final position. They do this safely and comfortably – while virtually no one can see that treatment is taking place, and without impacting your lifestyle.
Invisalign is an easy treatment to follow...
The Consultation
1. Impressions or a digital scan of your mouth is taken to help work out how your teeth need to move to their aligned position. Your Invisalign provider will show you a personalised 3D animation so you can see what your smile could look like both over the course of, and at the end of your treatment.
The Aligners
2. The scan data is used to create a treatment plan, and this is the instruction for the fabrication of tailor-made clear aligners for your top and bottom teeth.
The Results
3. The series of sets of aligners are designed just for you to fit perfectly at every stage of your treatment. They bed down over your teeth and clasp them to encourage them to move towards their final position in your mouth. You wear these for a week or two, and then replace them with the next in the series.
Because aligners are flexible, and fit snugly and comfortably you can keep them in all day and all night, however because they are removable you should take them out before eating or drinking (other than water). Whether you are an adult or a teen it means you can take part in a contact sport, play a wind instrument or speak in public. So much so that they are worn by everyone from Olympic athletes to TV presenters – you’d just never know!
Here are some of the patient stories of patients, treated with Invisalign:
Andy Friedlander- TV personality, completed the Invisalign treatment:
“For me, or me the benefits of Invisalign treatment are straightforward; no one’s really noticed I’m wearing my aligners, except to say “Hey, you’re looking good”, but then they can’t put their finger on why. I know it’s because my teeth are straighter. And my oral health has never been better because I tend to brush and floss my teeth”
Treatment with Invisalign can take as little as three months*, as the aligners can be changed to a new set every week or two (depending on your Invisalign provider`s recommendation) so long you wear them for the required 22 hours a day.
Invisalign treatment is clinically proven to be effective. In the hands of an experienced provider it can be used to treat mild to complex teeth straightening issues. This is because it follows the same principles as traditional orthodontics.
More Invisalign outcomes:
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You could straighten teeth in as little as three months* Advances in the Invisalign system now allow Invisalign providers to offer one-week aligner wear instead of the previously recommended 2-week changes, which means shorter treatment time - up to 50% faster.
So if you are looking to make a change in the appearance of your teeth before a wedding or another milestone event, it may be possible to have straighter teeth in time for the big day. Your first step would be to consult an Invisalign provider closest to your home or work, who can advise you about the most suitable options, as well as treatment times.
As time is precious in our busy lives, it is also good to know that there are less dental appointments needed for Invisalign treatment – you are given several sets of aligners at once, and you just need to pop into the practice check on your progress – and make any necessary adjustments - every few weeks.
The "3 month" claim only refers to treatments with Invisalign Go and Invisalign Lite. It excludes Invisalign Full and Invisalign Teen.
Average treatment time for Invisalign Go and Invisalign Lite with two week aligner wear takes approximately 6 months. Weekly aligner wear can make this time even up to 50% shorter, depending on the treatment`s progress and patient`s compliance.
The cost of Invisalign treatment ranges from £2,500 - £5,500 depending on the complexity of the case. If only minor tooth movement is required the cost could be even less.
Unlike veneers and other cosmetic dental procedures, there is no need to repeat Invisalign treatment to keep your teeth looking straight, meaning you can look forward to a healthier smile for life, and may even reduce the need for costly dental work in the future. However, patients who have completed the treatment should wear retention to make sure their teeth do not move back to the previous position.
I found my orthodontic clinic via www.comparethetreatment.com. I liked the fact that the website offered me an easy way to search for the appropriate cosmetic treatment and connect me to… Read more
I found my orthodontic clinic via www.comparethetreatment.com. I liked the fact that the website offered me an easy way to search for the appropriate cosmetic treatment and connect me to the relevant qualified clinician who could reliably straighten my teeth – and in the timescale I wanted.
Damon Braces use friction-free technology to offer a faster, more pleasant tooth straightening experience by using a slide mechanism to hold the wire in place, enabling the teeth to move freely.
Fast Braces are a relatively new and innovative orthodontic treatment which begins by moving the root portion of the wonky or misaligned teeth, making the process dramatically quicker as the entire tooth is moving throughout the treatment.
Incognitoa braces are hidden on the inside surface of the teeth and as a result is a choice favoured by those that feel self-conscious about conventional braces. Incognito braces are custom-made to suit each individual and are typically made of cast-gold.
The Inman Aligner is a solution that helps to align the front teeth to provide a straighter look. While the appliance isn’t invisible, as it has mental components, it is discreet and not as obvious as other teeth straightening options.
Lingual Braces are almost the same as fixed wire braces, but attached to the back surfaces of the teeth thus invisible from the front. Lingual braces are suited to those who want to straighten the teeth without the use of visible braces.
RXaligners are clear trays that can be removed. They are used to straighten teeth and act as a great alternative to conventional metal braces while achieving the same results.
The Six-Month Smiles system can provide fast and efficient treatment for those that want quick results in correcting dental problems. The orthodontic treatment focuses on aligning the teeth that you see when you smile rather than the whole set of teeth.
Cfast is a simple, gentle, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that corrects alignment issues with the top and bottom front six teeth often referred to as the 'social 6'. Cfast uses clear orthodontic brackets and tooth-colored nickel-titanium wires.
Smilelign Clear Braces is an innovative clear invisible brace system that straightens misaligned and wonky teeth without the use of metal wires or brackets.
Ceramic braces are brackets fixed to the teeth which can either be made from transparent materials that allow the natural colour of the teeth to shine through, or produced in ceramics in shades similar to the natural colour of teeth.
Metal Fixed Braces, often referred to as 'Train Tracks' is the most common orthodontic solution and can be used to correct a large number of teeth or to target smaller, specific areas. Patients can choose between gold or silver colour metal fixed braces.
There are two types of Quick Straight Teeth braces. Fixed braces & removable braces. The fixed braces are very discreet using ceramic brackets and tooth coloured wire. The removable braces are in the form of clear aligners, very thin, vacuum formed trays