The path to a natural-looking and straight smile starts with Invisalign®. This metal-free aligner system is a practical and stress-free solution that puts your lifestyle needs first.
Invisalign® has revolutionised the teeth-straightening landscape. It offers patients a viable alternative to the traditional metal brace, with the same reliable mechanics to get you the straighter and more symmetrical smile you’ve always wanted.
Invisalign® encompasses a series of custom-made aligners. These are worn in a precise sequence according to the movements your teeth go through during treatment. Every 2 weeks you will wear the next aligner in the sequence, bringing you a step closer to a natural-looking smile with each changeover.
Invisalign® aligners are made of BPA-free plastic. They have been designed with patient comfort in mind and are not obstructive when you go about your day-to-day activities.
Consultation
Your dentist assesses your smile to ensure you are medically fit for treatment with Invisalign®. This involves carrying out a full examination of your mouth and taking X-rays. Your consultation is also a chance to ask us anything you wish about Invisalign®. The consultation is no obligation, and we will always be transparent about the limitations of treatment and your range of treatment options.
Preparation
Our state-of-the-art iTero scanner will take digital impressions of your teeth used to create your Invisalign® aligners. These scans are sent to the Invisalign® lab, where your aligners are fabricated. Once they are sent back to the practice, you can begin the next stage of wearing your aligners for 22 hours each day.
Straightening your teeth with Invisalign®
Wear your aligners each day, remove them to eat, and clean your teeth. We will ask you to come and see us for check-ups every 6-8 weeks.
Post-treatment care
Once your dentist is happy that your teeth have reached their final position, you will need to wear a retainer to ensure they do not fall out of position.
When you choose Lakewood Dental for your cosmetic dental treatment, you are putting your oral care in the hands of professionals who truly love what they do.
We believe in continuously finding treatment methods that make life easier for our patients. Ultimately, making our patients happy is the foundation of what we do and why we do what we do.
Our oasis of high-quality dentistry is a serene environment that instantly helps you to feel relaxed and assured that you are future-proofing your teeth and smile.
Invisalign® was the first ever clear aligner system on the market in 2000. Since then, millions of people have elected to have Invisalign® over fixed braces for teeth straightening, choosing the excellent degree of flexibility and freedom that goes with choosing a removable aligner.
The Invisalign® system leaves nothing to chance. At the very start of your treatment, your dentist will use a sophisticated digital system called ClinCheck to map the movements your teeth will go through. Using this information, a simulation of your smile at the end of treatment can be created. So, you’ll know exactly how your teeth will look before you even start wearing your aligners!
This will depend on the condition of your teeth when starting treatment. The average treatment time with Invisalign® is 12-18 months. Once your dentist has made a thorough examination of your teeth and planned your treatment, they will give you an accurate treatment timeline.
We offer competitive prices for Invisalign® treatment as well as 0% finance options for our valued patients. Please click here for more information.
