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How does Invisalign work? A complete guide

Most people who ask about have already spent time thinking about their teeth. Maybe it’s been years. Maybe it was a throwaway comment at a family dinner that stuck with you, or a photo where your smile wasn’t quite what you hoped. you here, the is always the same: does this actually work, and what does it ?

This guide answers both.

What is Invisalign?

is a teeth-straightening system that uses a series of clear, rather than fixed metal brackets and wires. Each aligner is to fit your teeth precisely, and over the course of your treatment, you work through a sequence of that shift your teeth into their new .

The is smooth, tight-fitting, and nearly when worn. Most people in front of you would have no idea you were them.

It was developed in the late 1990s and has since been used to treat of worldwide, ranging from mild and issues to more bite . The behind it has significantly over the years, and today’s aligners are considerably more precise and effective than the earliest versions.

How does Invisalign actually move teeth?

This is the part most people are curious about. Teeth move when consistent, gentle is applied to them over time. metal braces do this using wires and . does it using a sequence of custom-shaped aligners, each one to hold your teeth in a position that’s slightly ahead of where they are.

You wear each aligner for about one to two weeks before moving on to the next in the . Each change is small on its own, a fraction of a millimetre in some cases, but the cumulative effect across your full is what produces the result.

Small tooth-coloured attachments called "buttons" are sometimes bonded to certain teeth during treatment. These are tiny raised dots made from composite material (the same white filling used in dentistry) that give the aligners something to push or rotate against. They blend in well, and they’re removed at the end of .

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The whole is mapped out before a single aligner is made. Your dentist uses a 3D scan of your teeth and specialist software to plan every movement from start to finish, which means you can see a of your result before you even begin.

What happens at your first appointment?

At Love Teeth, all consultations are dentist-led. That matters, is a treatment, not a you can without someone who tooth movement, bite function, and dental health.

Your first a full 3D digital scan of your teeth. There’s no messy involved; a small wand passes over your teeth and produces a precise model in seconds. From that scan, your creates a smile you a outcome, which forms the basis of your custom treatment plan. A treatment coordinator then talks you the costs and next steps.

The consultation costs £25 as a deposit, which is against your treatment if you go ahead.

How long does Invisalign treatment take?

It depends on what your teeth need. Some complete treatment in as little as six months; others with more complex may take 18 months or longer. The for a comprehensive case sits somewhere around 12 to 18 months, but your dentist will give you a specific estimate based on your scan and treatment plan.

The speed of your treatment is also, to a extent, in your hands. only works when you wear the aligners. The recommended minimum is 20 to 22 hours per day, which means they come out to eat, drink anything other than water, and to clean your teeth. That’s it. Patients who wear their consistently tend to finish on time or ahead of schedule; those who don’t can find their treatment drifting.

What can Invisalign treat?

is for a wide range of tooth issues, including:

Crowding, where teeth overlap because there isn’t quite enough
Spacing, where gaps exist between teeth

Overbite, where the upper front teeth sit too far over the lower ones

Underbite, where the lower teeth protrude in front of the upper teeth

Crossbite, where some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth when biting down

Open bite, where the upper and lower front teeth don’t meet when the back teeth are closed

Not every case is suited to alone. More complex bite corrections, particularly those involving significant jaw movement, may need a combined approach. Your will be honest with you about whether Invisalign is the right fit for what you’re trying to achieve.

Is Invisalign as effective as traditional braces?

For the cases it’s to treat, yes. The clinical evidence supporting has grown considerably over the past decade, and in the hands of an experienced provider, outcomes are comparable to fixed braces for most tooth alignment issues.

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The provider enormously here. Invisalign assigns providers a tier based on the number of cases they treat each year. Love Teeth holds Apex status, placing the practice among the top 1% of Invisalign providers across Europe. Dr Kunal Patel, the dentist, is an Invisalign global ambassador and lecturer, which means he trains other in the system. That level of with the treatment makes a genuine to the complexity of cases that can be and the of the results.

What’s included at Love Teeth?

Love Teeth offers the Invisalign ABC package, which bundles the core treatment with teeth whitening, retainers, and contouring and bonding where needed. It’s so that the end result is a complete outcome, not just straight teeth.

is available with 0% over 12 months, and options at 16.9% over 24 to 60 months, with no required on costs above £1,000.

What happens when treatment ends?

Retainers. This is the part people sometimes . Once your have moved your teeth into position, retainers are what keep them there. Teeth have a tendency to drift back towards their position, particularly in the months immediately after treatment.

Love Teeth includes retainers as part of the Invisalign ABC package. them as directed, typically every night long-term, is what protects the result you’ve worked for.

Ready to see what’s possible?

The best way to know whether is right for you is to have your teeth scanned and your mapped out properly. At Love Teeth, that means a consultation with a 3D scan and smile simulation included, so you can see a projected result before you commit to anything.

Book your at any of our six Surrey locations, or call to find out more.

Frequently asked questions

It’s common to feel some or mild discomfort for a day or two when you move to a new . This is a sign the aligners are working. Most patients describe it as more noticeable than painful, and it tends to settle quickly. It’s quite different from the soreness that can follow a tightening with braces.

Yes, because you remove your aligners to eat and drink. You can eat whatever you like during . The key is making sure the aligners go back in immediately after, and that you clean your teeth before doing so.

Some people notice a slight lisp in the first few days as their tongue adjusts to the . It almost always resolves within a week or so as you adapt. Most find there’s little noticeable impact on speech once they’re past the initial .

every six to eight weeks, though this varies by practice and treatment stage. These appointments are than brace adjustments, usually around 20 to 30 minutes.

No. Invisalign treats adults of all ages. The system is particularly popular with adults who want to improve their smile without the visibility of braces.

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