Invisalign Clear Aligners

Get the smile you’ve always wanted without braces.

What are the benefits of Invisalign

It’s removable

One of the most apparent benefits of Invisalign compared to traditional braces is that the trays are removable. This allows you to eat without getting food stuck in your teeth.

It’s discreet

Many patients initially prefer Invisalign as the trays are clear, which is ideal for adults put off by traditional braces. Many patients see that others barely notice that they are wearing Invisalign at all.

It’s comfortable

Invisalign treatments can be more comfortable than metal braces. With the trays, there are no brackets that can cause sores to develop in the mouth.

Is Invisalign Painful ?

As your teeth will be slowly but physically moving around, Invisalign will never be completely pain-free. However, it is typically far less painful than alternatives which use metal braces.

When it’s time to swap to your new aligners, your mouth will be fully adjusted to wearing the Invisalign trays and some of this pain will disappear.

Any dull pain will often be a result of wearing brand new aligners, while soreness comes from aligners which press against the teeth to encourage movement. There will also be mild pain as a result of aligners being in the mouth in the first place.

While the edges of your Invisalign aligners are not sharp, they can irritate the insides of your lips and your gums as your mouth gets used to having them there. Over the first few weeks your mouth will adjust to wearing these aligners and develop calluses that will help to prevent irritation.

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How does Invisalign work?

Invisalign aligners apply consistent, controlled force to individual teeth, gently moving them into their new desired position. Invisalign differs from traditional braces in that it actually controls the amount of force applied to each tooth and this reduces the length of the treatment in comparison with traditional orthodontics.
During your initial consultation, your dentist will explore your goals and needs to determine if Invisalign is the appropriate treatment for you. If this is the case, they will then take detailed impressions of your teeth and create a digital 3D image of your smile. This will help them to determine the precise movements needed to create the best results.
Your custom-made invisible aligners will then be created according to your individual treatment plan. The number of aligners you will need depends on your needs and goals but a full Invisalign treatment typically involves the use of 18 to 36 aligners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Invisalign cost?

In many situations, the cost of treatment with Invisalign mirrors the cost of traditional braces and is based on the complexity of your situation and the number of aligners required.

What is the length of Invisalign treatment?

How long your treatment lasts depends on your individual needs and the recommendations your dentist makes. You should wear your aligners for 22 to 24 hours per day, for between six and 18 months. However, if your dental issues are more complex the timeframe may extend or metal braces may be needed to start.

What happens if you don’t wear Invisalign for a day?

If you forget to wear your Invisalign aligner trays, it is possible to experience minor relapses in teeth alignment. Each step in the aligner series is customised to fit your specific oral needs and is set based on the assumption that you will be wearing them continuously.

If you forget to wear your Invisalign aligners, you may notice that they won’t fit correctly. This is because orthodontic treatment slowly loosens your teeth from their old positions to shift them to new ones – and tissues holding teeth in place can try to pull them back.

While not wearing aligners for an hour or two here and there won’t completely throw off your treatment, forgetting to wear them for several hours to a day will cause issues down the line.

Can you whiten teeth with Invisalign?

Whether you can whiten your teeth using the Invisalign trays will be entirely dependent on your dentist and orthodontist, your particular needs and the shape of your Invisalign trays. In some cases, the aligners sit just below your gum line and won’t whiten your teeth up to the ridge.