Is it painful?
Whilst Invisalign shouldn’t be painful, it may take a day or two to acclimatise to each new set of aligners. Most patients don’t even notice they’re wearing them after very little time.
As a removable and discreet alternative to braces, Invisalign has revolutionised what it means to have one’s teeth straightened. Invisalign is completely bespoke from start to finish, which is one of the reasons why such predictable results can be achieved. Your custom-made Invisalign aligners will gradually move your teeth into position over several months and are changed over by you at home, every week.
Following a consultation to assess your suitability for treatment, we take 3D scans of your teeth, allowing us to accurately map out precisely how your teeth will move. These images also allow us to re-create an exact model of your teeth, from which the laboratory can manufacture your aligners.
During your treatment, you’ll be able to take your aligners out for up to 2 hours a day, giving you the freedom to perform your normal oral hygiene routine and eat without hassle. It’s this fantastic degree of autonomy that patients (particularly adults) are so attracted to when they first hear about Invisalign.
In Person ConsultationCrowded teeth is a condition where you do not have enough room for your teeth to fit normally. This can cause plaque or tartar and other harmful bacteria to build up as it is harder for you to brush and floss well.
Gaps between teeth is when there is extra space between two or more of your teeth. This can cause pockets between your teeth and gums and can cause food to get stuck making them tender and sore. This might also lead to gum disease.
An Open bite is when your upper and lower teeth don't touch when you close your mouth. An open bite can make it hard for you to chew or difficult to bite even the most common of food like apples.
An underbite is when you close your mouth and your lower front teeth are in front of your upper teeth. In many cases, this is actually a problem with your lower jaw being too far forward. An underbite can make it hard to chew properly and speak clearly, and it might cause your teeth to wear down more quickly.
An overbite is when your upper front teeth overlap with your lower front teeth. Most people have at least a little overbite. When your overbite is too large, your doctor might tell you you have a deep bite. This can cause problems, from your teeth wearing down to pain in your jaw.
A crossbite is when you close your mouth and yet some of your upper teeth are sitting inside your lower teeth rather than on the outside. A crossbite can make your teeth wear down or chip. It can also make your gums start to recede or make little notches above your gum line. This kind of damage can lead to painful gum problems or even bone loss.
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Learn MoreWhilst Invisalign shouldn’t be painful, it may take a day or two to acclimatise to each new set of aligners. Most patients don’t even notice they’re wearing them after very little time.
As with other forms of orthodontic treatment, you will need to wear a retainer once the aligner-wearing treatment period is complete. This is to ensure your teeth don’t return to their original position.
The average treatment time with Invisalign is 6-12 months. The length of your treatment will depend on how misaligned, crowded or spaced your teeth are prior to commencing the treatment.