Invisalign in Bournemouth

The 4 steps to your new smile

STEP 1

We will take you through the Case Assessment, which is a simple set of photos to determine whether you are suitable for Invisalign treatment.

STEP 2

If treatment is right for you, we'll take photos, X-rays and digital scans, or a dental impression, of your teeth. Then we'll create you a digital treatment plan, using our state of the art technology, showing you what your results could look like via a 3D video.

STEP 3

We'll give you a series of aligners to wear every day and change at home – on average every 1-2 weeks (as directed by your Dentist). You can comfortably wear your aligners for 22 hours a day (the recommended daily wear). And because they're removable, it's easy to maintain your normal oral hygiene routine and enjoy your usual diet.

STEP 4

We'll invite you back to the practice around every 8-10 weeks to monitor progress and hand over your new aligners. At the end of your treatment, you will need to wear your retainers to maintain your new smile.

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All you need to know about Invisalign

A beautiful, smile is a powerful thing. It can change your outlook, help you overcome inhibitions and give you greater confidence – in both your professional life and when you are out socialising.

With Invisalign, you can achieve this smile without using traditional fixed braces. This Fact Sheet provides information about the Invisalign System, so you can discover if a clear, convenient and comfortable teeth straightening treatment is the right course of action for you.

If you've ever thought about improving your smile, Invisalign could be the clear way forward.

What is Invisalign?

Developed by Align Technology together with leading orthodontists in 1997, Invisalign straightens your teeth using a series of custom-made clear aligners. Comfortable, clear and removable – Invisalign transforms your smile without disrupting your life. Something that over 8 million people worldwide have already discovered

Invisalign Aligners...

Are comfortable and nearly invisible.
Gently and continuously move your teeth in small increments.

Are worn for approximately two weeks. Then you switch to a new set of aligners.
Are removable so you can eat whatever you want and maintain good oral hygiene.

Treatable issues...

By using advanced technology, Invisalign can treat a broad range of dental and orthodontic issues that were previously treated with traditional braces – from minor tooth movements to more complex cases. These issues include:

Overly crowded teeth.
Widely spaced teeth.
Cross bite.

Deep bite.
Under bite.

How does the treatment work?

It takes approximately between 9 and 18 months to create a new smile using Invisalign. Getting there takes just four simple steps:

You meet with an Invisalign Provider for a consultation about your treatment., based on your treatment plan and your dental records, a virtual 3D treatment plan is generated that shows you the expected movement of your teeth from their current position to the desired final position.
Once you and your Invisalign Provider have approved the treatment plan, the aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth. The number of aligners varies for each person.
You wear your aligners about 20 to 22 hours every day, except to eat, brush, and floss, or for a specific occasion.
Every two weeks, you switch to a new set of aligners. The aligners will gradually move your teeth towards their final prescribed position.

The Benefits.

Custom-made to fit your teeth and your lifestyle, Invisalign offers many benefits beyond your brand-new smile:

Nearly-invisible aligners mean hardly anyone will notice that you are straightening your teeth.
The removable aligners allow you to maintain your dental hygiene, brushing and flossing as usual.
You can also remove the aligners briefly to eat, drink or for special occasions.
Even before you start treatment you'll know how long your treatment may take and what your teeth are expected to look like at the end.

How much does Invisalign cost?

As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost of Invisalign is dependent on the complexity of your issue and your course of treatment. And, although only an Invisalign Provider is able to fully determine your cost, prices for Invisalign treatment. Find out prices here.

Invisible Braces for Teenagers

Dorset Orthodontics offers Invisalign Teen treatments which have become a very popular solution for solving various smile issues in teens. Instead of brackets and wires, Invisalign® clear aligners are made of smooth, removable SmartTrack plastic material that’s virtually invisible, allowing your child to smile with confidence, take selfies, play musical instruments and eat their favourite foods.

What is the Invisalign Teen system?

Invisible Teen

Behind the Invisalign Teen system is an industry-leading team of renowned scientists and engineers, who are continuously innovating to improve the path to a beautiful, straighter smile. Today, the Invisalign Teen system consists of:

Invisalign treatment differs from traditional non-removable metal brackets because Invisalign comprises a set of a few transparent, custom-moulded clear aligners, which can be removed for up to 2 hours each day. This allows for more freedom in any busy teenager’s lifestyle. Invisalign Teen also has a few special features, designed specifically for teenagers:

Invisalign Teen comes with blue wear-indicators. These fade from blue to clear on each clear aligner to help you, your orthodontist and your teenager themselves to gauge wear over time.

Six free replacement aligners are included (in case any get lost or misplaced, e.g. when playing sports).

Invisalign Teen aligners have special features designed to guide the growth of new teeth (canines, second premolars and second molars), helping them to get to a planned, straighter position.

Invisalign First – For children

Invisalign First is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment available for children whose teeth are still growing in. If you want to provide your child with the positive benefits of Invisalign from a young age, Invisalign First may be the solution for you.

What is Invisalign First?

Invisalign First is used to make corrections in the positioning of growing teeth. Invisalign First is available exclusively for children as an alternative to braces and other appliances.

As a result, the Invisalign First system includes unique features for dental arch expansion and creates room for incoming adult teeth.

Invisalign First can be used to treat various orthodontic conditions including:

Crowding, spacing , arch development , misalignment and tooth malpositions. Perfect for busy parents - it requires 40% fewer orthodontic appointments, compared to traditional braces.

Benefits:

Allows children to receive Invisalign treatment similar to adults and teens
Custom and precise planning for a child’s dental needs
Treatment for a variety of orthodontic issues

Creating room for incoming teeth
Supporting teeth and jawline formation
No diet restrictions or activity limitations

However, Invisalign First may not be the best option for all children. Invisalign First only works when being worn, therefore children who do not wear their aligners as directed may not see the desired result.

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