Unlike fixed braces, Invisalign utilises a series of clear aligners or trays to gradually move the teeth into their correct positions. Patients start their treatment by wearing their first aligner for around two weeks before swapping it out for the next aligner in the series and so on.

Each aligner is custom made and moves your teeth according to our dental expert prescription. It’s important to wear your aligners for a minimum of 22 hours a day so they can work their magic. By the time the last aligner has been worn, your teeth should be in their correct positions and you will have a smile to be proud of.

A retainer will then need to be worn while the jawbone adjusts and the teeth settle into their new position. Without a retainer, the teeth are likely to revert to their original position undoing all of your hard work.

No! Although you may experience slight discomfort for the first few days after your aligners have been fitted, this discomfort is only minor and can be treated with over-the-counter pain relief.

The cost of your Invisalign treatment will depend on how significantly your teeth need to move and how many aligners will be needed to achieve this. We will be able to give you an estimate when you attend your consultation.