How Does Invisalign Work?

Invisalign is a leading manufacturer of clear adult braces, with a successful treatment track record – millions around the world have used its aligners to straighten their smiles. It’s highly reliable and predictable, and patients love the freedom of its groundbreaking design. Today, here at our studio near Marylebone, our team of top dentists talk through the treatment, so you know exactly what to expect when having your smile straightened at our state-of-the-art dental practice.

1. Consultation

The first step on your treatment journey is a consultation with our team near Marylebone. Our dentists have decades of shared experience and are well-versed in all things orthodontics. Invisalign braces are one of our specialities, and we’ll use your consultation as a chance to get to know more about you, your dental history, your desired results and any barriers to treatment. You’ll also be able to familiarise yourself with our staff, practice, treatment process and more, so no nerves get in the way when treatment begins.

2. In-practice Invisalign treatment

Once we’ve determined whether Invisalign braces are a suitable treatment choice, we’ll move on to the next stage of your journey. Here, we’ll scan your smile and use Invisalign’s state-of-the-art software to plot exactly how each tooth needs to move – and how much by – to create that perfect smile. The software will show you each stage of treatment, which is carried out with a specially-created aligner. Finally, you’ll see a prediction of your results – well before they happen!

3. At-home Invisalign treatment

We’ll now start your treatment at home, which means wearing a series of aligners to match each stage of your treatment journey. We’ll guide you on how to wear your aligners; when to change them; how to store, clean and care for them; and what happens at the end of treatment – for instance, refinements and retainers. Throughout the process, our dentists, serving Marylebone clients, are on hand to support you, and you can also download the Invisalign app to track your progress and connect with others.

4. Results

At the end of the journey, you’ll have your amazing results to show off – beautifully straight teeth, and a whole new you. You’ll be feeling so much more confident about your smile! As mentioned, we can make any tiny tweaks you need – refinements – for that perfect result, and will also create a special set of retainers to keep your teeth in their new positions.

Contact our dental practice

We’d love to help you with your Invisalign treatment. To find out how to get in touch today with our Marylebone dentists.

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