Invisalign is clearly your best choice for a better smile
Invisalign. With breakthrough technology that lets you have the smile you've always wanted - without the hassle of braces.
The clear alternative to metal braces.
Your Invisalign treatment consists of a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that you change every two weeks for the next set of aligners. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth, and your teeth only. As you replace each aligner, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position prescribed by your dental practitioner. What's more, a virtual 3D treatment plan (ClinCheck®) shows the series of movements your teeth will go through over the course of the treatment. This allows you to see upfront what your teeth are expected to like at the end of the treatment. From the results of the ClinCheck, your custom-made, clear aligners are produced especially for you. If you're ready for a smile that transforms your appearance, Invisalign is your answer. Although there are many choices out there, no other treatment works as comfortably as Invisalign.
How it works
Individually designed for your needs
So you've decided Invisalign is for you, but what happens next? Simply visit an Invisalign-certified dentist or orthodontist for a consultation to discuss your smile. If your regular dentist or orthodontist doesn't offer Invisalign, click here to find an Invisalign dental practitioner near you.
Once your dental practitioner determines that Invisalign is right for your needs, he or she will develop a detailed treatment plan from which your bespoke, virtually invisible aligners will be made to order.
Take a look at the simple steps you and your dentist or orthodontist will take together on the journey towards your brand-new smile.
During the initial consultation, your dental practitioner will discuss the issues you have with your teeth and explore what kind of results you're hoping to achieve. If Invisalign is suitable for you, a treatment plan will be mapped out with your goals in mind. Your dental practitioner will take impressions of your teeth and will send these to the Invisalign laboratories for processing.
The impressions of your teeth will be digitized in order for your doctor to work with a computerized 3D image of your teeth. Then, your doctor will plan your tooth movements throughout your entire treatment timeline. You'll be able to see a virtual representation of your teeth before, during, and after completion of the Invisalign process so you can see what your smile should look like when you're done with treatment.
Once you and your dental practitioner have agreed to the treatment plan, bespoke aligners are then custom-made for you and have to be worn for approximately two weeks before you switch to the next aligner in the series. While the number of aligners varies for each individual, a full treatment typically includes 18-36 aligners for both the upper and lower teeth which will take approximately 9-18 months depending on your individual case.
Aligners should be worn day and night, except when eating, brushing or flossing teeth in order to complete your treatment in the timeline determined by you and your dental practitioner. You'll go in for checkups every 4-6 weeks to monitor your progress and to receive your next series of aligners. During the entire treatment process, you'll notice gradual movement and your teeth will, gradually move into an even and healthy smile.
Treatment Comparison
Nothing else measures up to Invisalign
When it comes to considering your options for a smile makeover, it's easy to see Invisalign's clear advantages which provide another reason to smile. Compare Invisalign to other teeth straightening options below.
What about veneers?
Veneers can complement and can be used in conjunction with Invisalign to improve the shape or colour of your teeth. Should you have a chipped or irregular tooth, veneers can be used to finalise your treatment and smile after your teeth have been straightened with Invisalign. While veneers offer many advantages in combination with Invisalign, veneers as a standalone option to address a cosmetic issue can have distinct disadvantages that should be considered very carefully before agreeing to treatment. With veneers, the entire front surface of the tooth enamel is permanently removed and replaced with a thin piece of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic glued over the front of the teeth. This is an irreversible procedure as natural tooth enamel is removed to accommodate the veneer. When using veneers as a dental straightening solution only, more tooth enamel than necessary may need to be removed. If used in combination with Invisalign, the amount of enamel that needs to be removed may be minimised. Veneers are not a permanent solution. They can chip or break, requiring you to replace them on an individual basis, which can be very expensive. They also have a life expectancy of about 5 to 10 years, depending on the quality of the veneers purchased. Since your tooth enamel has been removed, most patients have no choice but to replace their veneers, incurring the same high costs every time they have to get a new set. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, as veneers are a purely cosmetic procedure, they don't correct the position of your teeth or correct bite problems. Instead of straightening teeth as Invisalign does, a veneer simply covers up the imperfections. Invisalign offers you naturally beautiful, healthy teeth. It's a solution worth smiling about!
Introducing Invisalign Teen - the clear alternative to conventional braces which has been designed with today's teenage patients in mind.
The clear choice
Invisalign Teen™ is part of the Invisalign product family developed with teenagers, parents and leading orthodontists who understand the active lifestyles and unique treatment needs of teenage patients.
Invisalign Teen uses the same Invisalign technology as used for adult aligners, moving teeth gradually with each set of clear, comfortable plastic aligners without the need for metal or wires.
But because teens (and their mouths) are constantly on the move, we've added a few special features.
- Blue wear-indicators fade from blue to clear to help your dental practitioner, you, and your teen gauge wear time.
- Special design compensates for the eruption of canines, second premolars and second molars.
- Six free individual replacement aligners are included in case any get lost or misplaced.
Invisalign Teen is clear, comfortable and best of all its almost invisible, helping teenagers feel more confident and increasing self esteem whilst in treatment.
Live life!
As Invisalign Teen aligners can be removed it has minimal impact on normal daily life. Teens can:
- Continue to brush, floss and maintain normal oral hygiene throughout treatment.
- Continue with regular daily activities such as eating and drinking what they want, playing sports and/or musical instruments.
Wireless
Invisalign Teen Aligners are made of lightweight plastic that is custom-made to each patient's teeth so there are no wires or uncomfortable metal brackets that could cause irritation to sensitive mouths or gums.
