by maria | Last Updated: February 20, 2021

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Invisalign in London, UK – Invisalign Clear Braces are virtually invisible braces that snuggle your teeth. No Ugly Metal Wires means High Confidence.

What is Invisalign clear aligners?

It’s virtually invisible braces. Some people spell it out invisiline clear braces or invisaline or invisilign. Invisalign braces are equally loved by adults, teens, and kids. Check out invisalign before and after pictures below.

Many adults and professionals today, prefer Invisalign in London because it is a discreet and less visible way to achieve straighter teeth and a lovely smile. Popularly called “invisible braces”, Invisalign aligners are clear and less noticeable than regular braces. Even more, Invisalign treatment integrates an advanced technology that creates multiple sets of aligners in advance.

Therefore, you don’t have to visit your doctor to “tighten’ your braces like traditional braces. We will provide you with enough aligners for up to six or eight weeks of treatments.

All you need do is take out your aligners when you want to brush, floss or eat. With Invisalign treatment, you can maintain your comfort while achieving that signature smile you desire.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Your doctor will provide individual sets of aligners to be worn for one to two weeks, before moving on to the next one. You will also need to visit your doctor every six to eight weeks to ensure you are making progress. With fewer visits, you don’t have to spend much time making trips to your health care provider, which means more time to spend on other essential things.

When you pick up your first aligners, ensure they fit correctly. However, you may feel a little discomfort or pressure when wearing each new set of aligners for the first few days. This is normal, so you have nothing to worry about.

How to Wear Your Invisalign Aligners?

For maximum results, wear your Invisalign aligners for 20 to 22 hours every day
Take them out when you need to brush, eat or drink and put them back in when done.
As a parent, opt for blue compliance indicators on your aligners, so you can ensure your teen is wearing them enough.

What’s included in your Invisalign treatment?

Step 1 – Smile scan

The first step is a visit to your Invisalign-trained doctor. Using our iTero Element® scanner., we will quickly capture an accurate 3D image of your teeth. This is a safe and hassle-free experience. We trust that you would love it.

Step 2 – See Your Future Smile

Once the 3D scan is complete, you will be able to see what your new smile will look like after the treatment. Bear in mind, that this consultation does not mean we are going to pressure you into the procedure. Most people go for a second or third opinion from another orthodontist to compare the fees and details.

Step 3 – Getting Started

If you decide to take the Invisalign treatment, then you are choosing the fantastic road to an accurate and confident smile. Invisalign’s braces are made using ClinCheck® software by Align Technology (makers of Invisalign) fuelled by data from 8 million smiles. This means every shift in every tooth will be geared towards achieving your total satisfaction.

Invisalign Pros	Invisalign Cons
It’s transparent and less obvious, even when you smile.	May be more costly than traditional braces
Simply remove when you need to eat or clean your teeth.	Can be misplaced or broken, which increases treatment cost and time.
No need to visit the dentist’s office regularly.	May cause achiness and mouth discomfort.
Moves teeth gently than traditional braces which means less discomfort
Does not take any longer than traditional treatment to align your teeth.

Invisalign before and after

Invisalign is a clear and virtually invisible aligner. It simply embraces your teeth and shifts them into the desired position without interrupting your life. With Invisalign you can:

Keep enjoying all your favourite foods and drinks
They are so transparent that no one will notice you are wearing them.
Keep enjoying all the physical actives and sports you love.
Better oral hygiene since you don’t have to spend so long flossing metal braces
More self-esteem and confidence because there are no ugly brackets in your mouth.
Entirely removable, so you can take them out when you need to drink, eat or clean your teeth (For best rests, wear for at least 22 hours).

Invisalign Before and After Image

Your needs will determine the length of your Invisalign treatment. However, treatments take an average of 6 to 12 months but can last up to two years for complex cases. Factors that can determine how long your procedure takes include:

Your goals and needs
Your unique situation
Present teeth positioning
Your diligence and compliance in wearing your aligners

Invisalign treatment options in London?

Depending on your goals, there are several Invisalign treatment options to choose from:

Invisalign Full: This is suitable for patients with more complicated corrections and completely transforms your smile. It includes unlimited refinements and trays. Our Invisalign office, here in London, offers exclusive discounts on Full treatment.
Invisalign Lite: The Invisalign Lite is ideal for patients with moderate collections and meant for shorter treatments (with up to 14 aligners).
Invisalign Express 10: Invisalign Express 10 is a minimal treatment plan suitable for patients also requiring implants, veneers and other dental procedures (up to 10 aligners)
Invisalign i7 (up to 7 aligners) and Invisalign Express 5 (up to 5 trays) are suitable for minor corrections such as spacing or sight crowding.
Invisalign Teen: suitable for teens to accommodate changes attributed to their growing years.

How much does Invisalign braces cost?

Generally, the cost of Invisalign braces is similar to the cost of the treatment. However, our office receives a high volume of Invisalign patients which means we can keep the costs of creating aligners low and pass the discounts and savings to you.

Nevertheless, your costs usually depend on how complicated the case is, length of treatment and expertise of the provider. However, most Invisalign treatment in London varies between £1,449 to £5,500.

Our obligation-free consultation includes a personalized estimate session which ensures that you know upfront all the costs involved in your treatment. We also offer flexible payment options ranging from weekly to monthly payments to help spread your treatment costs.

Treatments treatable by Invisalign

Invisalign clear aligners can be used in treating a versatile number of teeth alignment issues including:

crooked and crowded teeth
crossbite, where one or more of the upper teeth bite on the lower teeth’s interior
underbite, where the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth.
deep bite, where the upper teeth overlap the bottom teeth
wide spacing between teeth.

For minor cases such as mild crowding, we may recommend using Invisalign Experience or Lite, since it is designed to deal with simple concerns.

Invisalign: Redefining Teeth Straightening in Modern Era

Does Invisalign work?

Going by the rising popularity of Invisalign across the globe shows it works, that too at par with brand confidence of iconic products like Apple iPhone, known for its aesthetic elegance, exquisite design, and of course, the product efficiency. Since, the teeth straightening is all about helping people gain the confidence to smile freely, then why to do so with horrible-looking metallic braces and brackets. Invisalign has been technically designed to offer you much-needed discreetness during teeth straightening treatment. The most important aspect is the custom-designing of clear aligners to achieve desired teeth straightening results with maximum comfort. The human dental system is highly complex and unique, so despite the general treatment principle of teeth movement using subtle force, the procedural application differs from person to person. Here comes the role of a highly experienced orthodontist like Dr. Lisa from London, known for helping hundreds of people improve the smile and live a better life with confidence.

Compare it with the surgical robot or highly automated aircraft manufacturing, but at the baseline, Invisalign delivers desired teeth straightening results only under the guidance of certified Invisalign practitioners. Although Invisalign manufacturers market it directly to both dentists and orthodontists, quality results could only be achieved only when the bone and soft-tissue relationship, along with the dental position is considered in the sequencing of teeth movement. Invisalign is technically sophisticated to achieve desired results, but it all depends on effective treatment planning done by an orthodontist, which includes suitability of treatment and power and application of subtle force to move teeth in the desired direction in minimum possible time. This could be possible only when one has an understanding of the mechanics of Invisalign and its applicability in treating dental misalignments.

The outcome of orthodontic treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis of dental complexity. Based on the examination, a qualified orthodontist prepares a treatment plan from post-doctorate learning and real-life experience.

So the question isn’t “Does Invisalign Work?” but the learning and experience of the practitioner in delivering the desired result. An orthodontist clinician with diagnostic skills and understanding of the biomechanics of Invisalign will make sure the tool does exactly what it has been custom designed to achieve. If you are planning to make your misaligned teeth in alignment and smile with confidence, then choose your Invisalign practitioner smartly.

Invisalign Can Be Used For…

A pure smile is the best weapon to win the world and if misaligned, crooked, or gapped teeth are forcing you to control your smile, then you should look for a suitable smile solution. Thanks to advancements made in dental science, now you have several treatment options to bring your misaligned teeth in perfect alignment. Among all, Invisalign braces beat all in terms of aesthetics, performance, and outcome to move teeth in the desired direction. It is a fact that nothing is perfect, but in the case of Invisalign, it is all about the suitability of the treatment, which only a qualified orthodontist could ensure following a detailed examination of the specific case. Invisalign is unquestionably a great treatment for mildly complex dental structures, but if your case is highly complex, your orthodontist will recommend traditional metallic braces to move teeth using stronger force. Alternatively, the orthodontist might use traditional braces for a limited period to align a few teeth first and then use Invisalign to achieve dental symmetry. Since, the mechanics involved in Invisalign are different from wire and bracket appliances, your orthodontist will recommend the best if your tooth is deep-rooted or needs rotational positioning. Invisalign is great, but you should follow what your orthodontist suggests to make your smile great.

What Makes Invisalign The Best?

Unlike traditional metal braces, the visibility of which makes people self-conscious, Invisalign aligners are not just discreet but remarkably comfortable. Besides aesthetic value, Invisalign aligners are made of high-grade clear plastic material to give you much-needed comfort during the treatment period. Most importantly, these are custom-designed to ensure a better fit. If 24×7 wearing of metal braces sounds challenging from an oral-hygiene aspect, then removable Invisalign is a great choice to keep your mouth and teeth clean. However, for the quality result, you have to wear it for at least 20-22 hours daily. Since Invisalign aligners are made thin, you are free of speech impairment or bite worries.

Cosmetic Enhancement and Beyond

The popular belief is that Invisalign aligners are for cosmetic improvisation of the dental system. It is true, but it is used effectively for several other dental treatments to achieve remarkable results comfortably. Orthodontists in particular and dentists, in general, might use Invisalign for:

Better control over teeth as these are highly effective in creating space of exact size. So, if an orthodontist needs precise width for post-orthodontic restoration, Dr. Lisa recommends using Invisalign.
Treating patients with several crowns or veneers or with weak enamel to hold braces in the right position.
If isolation of certain teeth is necessary for root resorption, the orthodontist recommends Invisalign as braces cannot do so.
Correcting the anterior open bite and deep bite issues.

Does Invisalign Cost-effective?

The cost of treatment matters, but when you are going to regain the confidence to smile freely with a little or no discomfort invisibly, then no cost is too big. The cost of Invisalign treatment varies depending on the number of aligners required, level of dental complexity, expectation, location, and the expertise of the orthodontists. If you are aiming to have a great smile solution in London, then you should consult Dr. Lisa to get the best treatment with care at a very competitive cost, that too with easy financing options. Since Invisalign aligner treatment isn’t covered under the NHS, you should better look for the best available option at the earliest.

How Much Time does it take Invisalign to Straighten Teeth?

Depending on your dental structure your orthodontist will suggest the number of Invisalign aligners required to achieve the expected teeth straightening result in the minimum possible time. Each set of the aligner is used for 4-5 weeks, thus the duration of treatment could be in between six to twelve months, which is significantly lower than the 12 to 18 months taken in traditional wire and bracket treatment. Your orthodontist might recommend hybrid Invisalign/fixed appliances treatment if your case needs so. In such cases, the treatment duration could be a little longer. In any case, Invisalign offers your amazing time-efficiency, fat better than traditional braces.

What Is Involved In Initiating Invisalign Treatment?

Just like any other treatment, it all begins with a thorough examination of the dental system, including facial structure, jaw bone, and periodontal structures. Following examination, a reputed orthodontist will discuss all possible aspects to set realistic goals and risks involved in the treatment. Once you are mentally ready, the next step involves diagnostic record-keeping and intraoral scanning to design customized aligners. All possible records along with images are sent to Aligntech—the manufacturer of Invisalign, to start designing aligners. Based on the orthodontist’s prescription, experts at Aligntech formulate treatment plans using advanced software to achieve the desired alignment goal.

The total number of aligners required to achieve desired tooth movement varies depending on dental complexity. Although the primary treatment plan is prepared using software, the orthodontist might change it depending on his/her understanding of the complexity and Invisalign biomechanics. Once the plan is modified as per case diagnosis, it will be approved by the orthodontist and then the final construction of aligners begins at the highly sophisticated manufacturing unit using state-of-art tools. It normally takes 2-3 weeks to get your Invisalign aligners delivered at Dr. Lisa’s Invisalign clinic.

What is the Next Step after Receiving Invisalign Aligners?

You will get a defined set of aligners as per the treatment plan. Your orthodontist will first check whether aligners are designed as per prescription or not, if satisfied s/he will check the fitting and discuss placement and removal guidelines. The frequency to change aligners varies from patient to patient, so you will be instructed to change as per your requirement. You have to store used aligners as per instruction so that they could be used in the future if required. The outcome of the Invisalign treatment depends on your oral hygiene, so you have to follow the highest oral care practices to get the desired result in the quickest possible time. This is the first milestone of your year-long journey, so be attentive and disciplined in your approach to make your smile great.

What Will I Notice Once I Begin Wearing The Aligners?

Invisalign, made of high-quality transparent plastic, makes it almost invisible for onlookers to notice anything external in your mouth even when you smile. So, the first thing you will notice while wearing clear aligners is the gain in self-confidence to smile freely. The invisibility improves further as teeth start adjusting to the aligner. Since the salivary gland responds to anything foreign in your mouth, you might see an increase in salivation. However, this starts decreasing in just a few days as you get accustomed to the aligner. Speech alternation isn’t common with aligners as these are custom-designed to not affect your speech. However, if you notice a significant change in speech you should discuss it with your orthodontist so that s/he could suggest suitable speech adaptation measures.

Is Invisalign Treatment Painful?

The perception of pain varies from person to person, but expecting to move teeth without pain would be an unrealistic assumption. The mechanics involved in moving teeth needs a triggering biological response, so the amount of discomfort will be there, at least in the early days. But as compared to traditional braces with wire and brackets, Invisalign aligners are very comfortable as these create the subtle force to move teeth in the desired direction. Frankly, the dose of mild pain in the early days is far less painful than the pain of a self-conscious smile and under-confidence.

How Many Hours One Needs to Wear Invisalign Every Day?

Invisalign gives you the freedom to remove it as and when required to maintain oral hygiene and easy eating. But, you will have to wear it for at least 22 hours daily to get desired teeth movement results. Forceful movement induced by Invisalign triggers an opposite mechanical reaction, thus in absence of Invisalign the tooth might move back to its original position. The minor replacements due to non-wearing could extend the treatment duration and cost. Follow your orthodontist’s suggestions to get desired teeth straightening result in a specified time with the least discomfort.

Does Invisalign Treatment Need Additional Attachments?

Forceful teeth movement requires micro-adjustments. Depending on your case and treatment plan, your orthodontist might use tooth-colored attachments of specific shapes to fix on certain spots to trigger a simulated response from aligners. This helps in creating the desired force to trigger orchestrated tooth movement. In some cases, attachments like buttons and hooks could be used to allow the use of other force-manipulators like elastics. You should discuss this with your doctor as this could cost a little more at a later stage.

What to do with Night-guard or Biteplate?

If you are wearing a night-guard or bite plate, then you have to get rid of it as it won’t fit on your shifting teeth. Interestingly, your Invisalign will do what your night-guard or bite plate was supposed to do. All you need to do is wear it at night and relax. Clear aligners are made of high-grade plastic and each set is used for 2-3 weeks, it is strong enough to endure vigorous grinding.

Suitability of Invisalign with Crowns, Bonding, or Veneers

If you have crowns, bonding, or veneers restoration then Invisalign could work well to help you achieve desirable teeth straightening results as these restorations offer a better bonding surface. Your orthodontist will examine your restorations and recommend suitable treatment to make your smile even better, without causing much discomfort. In some restoration works, dentists recommend using Invisalign to achieve better results.

What is the Possibility of Invisalign Treatment with Bridges or Implants?

If you have artificial teeth on fixed implants, fused on the jawbone for a strong root foundation, you should discuss all aspects involved while opting for Invisalign or any other braces treatment. Thanks to advancements made in modern dentistry, now orthodontists are well equipped with technology like 3D scanning to use fixed-implants as a helpful anchor to move target teeth in the desired direction. It all depends on whether the artificial teeth will remain in the position or repositioned. In the case of bridges that need repositioning, your orthodontist will plan to move the abutment teeth individually following the removal of the crowns.

Should I Go For Dental Check-up Before Invisalign Treatment?

The result of Invisalign aligner treatment depends on the precision of fitting to transfer forces effectively in the desired direction. This could be possible only when your teeth are free of any decay, gun issues, infection, or tartar build-up. If you aim to get desired teeth straightening in the quickest possible time then you should better get rid of any dental ailment or alter the shape of your teeth before start wearing Invisalign aligners. Why reduce the return on investment when you can increase it manifold by consulting your dentist for a regular dental check-up. Besides cleaning and shaping, primary dental check-up helps in planning orthodontic procedure better, so that you will have the right balance of dental aesthetics, function, and health.

Can I Wear Aligners Just At Night For More Weeks to Get Quality Straightening Result?

Of course not, as the forceful shifting of teeth aren’t just about hours, multiplied by days and weeks, but sustained forces without interruption. Increasing week count by avoiding wearing Invisalign in the daytime is certainly not an option to get a quality result. The subtle force created by dental mechanics involves biology, which works in reverse as well. If you are not wearing it for 22+ hours daily then you are allowing the process to reverse, that too in a different direction and at a different rate. This incoherent movement could worsen the case further causing not just discomfort but re-planning the whole procedure, starting from diagnosis to redesigning the whole Invisalign set. Additional time and tools will increase the treatment cost.

Is Invisalign for Adults Only?

If you are early teens and looking for treatment options to bring misaligned teeth in perfect alignment then Invisalign could help you make so with zero worries of self-consciousness. According to Dr. Lisa of London, teenagers are better suited for Invisalign aligners as they have more active bone metabolism, facial growth, and active tooth eruption ensuring better adjustment. However, it all depends on the suitability of the treatment which an experienced orthodontist can only check. Besides suitability, one needs to consider the dedication and commitment of the patient, as any relaxation could make things worse. Your teen will be more than happy to wear invisible Invisalign aligners and get straight teeth in just a few months.

How to select an Invisalign Doctor?

Some providers only deal with a handful of patients every year, and many others do not have the confidence or experience to take on challenging cases. If you have been told that you cannot use an aligner treatment, it’s logical to opt for a second opinion. We will be right here to offer a complimentary consultation, to help you figure out what’s best for you.

FAQs

What happens after my Invisalign treatment?

Whether you choose traditional braces or the Invisalign treatment, most doctors recommend using a retainer to prevent teeth from returning to their initial position. However, not all cases require retainers, so talk to your doctor about it.

Does insurance cover Invisalign?

Most health insurance covers include orthodontic coverage, and your Invisalign treatment works in the same way as traditional braces. If you have orthodontic insurance coverage, then your plan may bear a significant part of your Invisalign treatment cost.

What type of retainer should I use?

There are diverse kinds of retainers out there, but we recommend Vivera retainers. Vivera retainers are made from proprietary material which is 30% stronger than the materials used for other clear retainers. Vivera retainers are almost invisible and customized to your teeth. They are also specially designed for use after your treatment and can help you keep that attractive smile.

How long will I have to use my Vivera retainers?

Your Invisalign Doctor will recommend how often you need to wear the retainers. Usually, you may have to wear them daily for a specific period, before gradually reducing to nightly use.

After having my braces removed, my teeth shifted. Can Invisalign treatment work for me?

Absolutely. Invisalign braces offer a more discrete solution, for everyone, including people who formerly had braces.

How do I know if I’m ideal candidate for Invisalign?

The only way to find out if Invisalign is a useful option for you is by consulting a trained Orthodontist certified by Align Technology (makers of Invisalign). Your Invisalign trained orthodontist will help diagnose and determine your treatment period. However, Invisalign is not intended for children below 11 years old and may not be appropriate for every adult.

Contact your Invisalign trained doctor today and discover if Invisalign is the right way to achieve that beautiful smile, you desire.

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