Invisalign Aligner FAQs

Yes, however, you will need to have a private exam first with one of our dentists. If any treatment is required, it must be completed before starting Invisalign. Underlying dental problems such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, decay or abscesses can stand in the way of Invisalign’s success and therefore must be identified and rectified before we can begin treatment.

Prices start from £3000 for 1 arch and £3600 for both arches. This price includes your Clincheck fee (currently £90) and one set of clear retainers to keep your new smile following treatment.

Invisalign clear aligners are nearly invisible. No one may even notice that you’re wearing these virtually invisible aligners, making Invisalign treatment a seamless fit with your lifestyle and day-to-day interactions with others.

Invisalign clear aligners are removable giving you the flexibility to eat and drink what you want during treatment. You can also remove the aligners to brush and floss as you normally would for fresh breath and to maintain good oral hygiene.

Unlike traditional fixed dental braces, there are no metal brackets or wires. This means that in most cases, less time is spent at the dentist for adjustments.

Invisalign clear aligners move teeth with an appropriate placement of controlled movement on the teeth. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign treatment not only controls the amount of movement per aligner, but also the timing of the movement. So at each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, as per the treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system that moves teeth into the desired prescribed position.

The virtually invisible Invisalign clear aligners are made of strong medical grade thermoplastic material, uniquely developed specifically for the Invisalign treatment system. The aligners are custom-made for you and fit snugly over your teeth.

Some people may experience temporary, minor discomfort for a few days, at the beginning of each new stage of treatment when they insert a new Invisalign aligner. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It is a sign that the aligners are working – moving your teeth gradually, helping you to achieve the final results. This discomfort typically goes away in a couple of days.

Yes. Spaces between teeth are generally easy to close with Invisalign clear aligners. Your Invisalign dentist can determine whether Invisalign treatment is suitable for your teeth straightening and if this will close any gaps. Your Invisalign Smile Visualisation will enable you to see how your new smile will look after treatment.

Yes. Until your Invisalign retainers arrive, it’s important to wear your last Invisalign tray to stop your teeth from drifting. Normally, we’d recommend wearing the removable retainer for three months after Invisalign treatment — both day and night.

After this, we recommend lifelong nighttime wear of your Invisalign retainers. But check with your dentist, as they may recommend a different regime based on your individual treatment.

We also have a fixed retainer option following treatment, this is a thin wire attached to the back of your teeth. The wire is not visible and hardly noticeable and within a few days, you should barely feel it.