What does Invisalign treatment involve?
Consultation
If you are interested in straightening your teeth, we begin with a free assessment to explain your treatment options and make sure Invisalign is right for you. We examine your teeth and gums, explain the treatment process, and give you the chance to ask us any questions you have about Invisalign. If you want to go ahead, we book your appointment in our practice.
Planning
Using state-of-the-art digital equipment, we take scans and images of your teeth, which are used to create your bespoke treatment plan. With Invisalign’s ClinCheck technology, we can even show you the series of step-by-step movements your teeth will go through over the course of your treatment. ClinCheck also gives you a preview of your predicted new smile, so you can see your expected results before your treatment even starts.
Straightening
During your straightening treatment, you wear each of the clear aligners in the series for around two weeks before replacing it with the next one. If you are very keen for fast treatment, you may be able to change your aligners once a week. With each aligner, your teeth move little by little as the gradual forces get to work. We see you every 6-8 weeks for progress appointments, so we can track your treatment and make any adjustments needed for an incredible result. We can even monitor your progress remotely using state-of-the-art scan box technology.
Retention
When you have worn all your clear aligners, your treatment is complete and you can show off your newly straight smile! We give you a bespoke retainer to wear following treatment, which prevents your teeth from moving back to their original positions. As with all orthodontic treatment, we recommend you wear your retainer on a part time basis for as long as you want your teeth to stay straight.