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The clear alternative to metal braces
Invisalign
Invisalign is the virtually invisible alternative to metal dental braces. Invisalign treatment is a comprehensive and highly innovative process which can treat a variety of orthodontic situations.
The beauty of this treatment is that the results can be viewed prior to any active treatment via the Invisalign Clincheck. Once impressions, photos and x rays have been sent to the USA, highly advanced laser scanning and software processes allow us to view the entire treatment on a computer generated model from start to finish.
At this stage any modifications can be made until you are entirely happy with the proposed final result. This way, the treatment is predictable and we can estimate the length of treatment to an accuracy of 87% (according to Invisalign)
Once we have agreed the Clincheck, the clear aligners are fabricated. Each one is slightly different, moving your teeth gradually into the desired position. Each aligner is changed approximately every 2 weeks. The treatment length will depend on each individual case.
Invisalign Lite is the newest addition to the Invisalign range and is designed for minor corrections, which means that treatment can take as little as 16 weeks. Invisalign Full is for more advanced correction and the average time is between 32-72 weeks.
The Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, very comfortable and removable. This allows you to remove them for eating and cleaning your teeth or for important social occasions.
If you dread the thought of a mouth full of metal to straighten your teeth, Invisalign may be the solution for you.
- Invisalign offers a greater scope in tooth movement.
- After the initial impressions and records a computer generated image is formed called the Clincheck.
- The clear aligners are then made which are changed every 2 weeks to slowly guide the teeth into the desired position.
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