Invisalign
A series of removable clear aligners moves teeth in small steps according to a treatment plan.
Before
Bring any current brace or retainer and tell the orthodontic team what you would like to change.
During
Ask what will happen at this visit, what the appliance does and what the plan involves between appointments.
After
Confirm how to look after the appliance and when to return. Ask whom to contact if it breaks or no longer fits.
Clinicians
Technology
Intraoral scanner
Records the shape of your teeth so the orthodontic team can plan the movements for your aligners.
FAQs
Can aligners correct any bite?
Some tooth movements suit fixed braces or another approach better. The orthodontist can explain which options apply to you.
BracesWhat if an aligner is lost or stops fitting?
Contact the orthodontic team. They can advise whether to keep wearing an aligner, bring it in or adjust the plan.
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Wearing and changing aligners
Each set is designed for a stage of treatment. Follow the wear and change schedule your clinician gives you. Aligners can usually be removed for eating and cleaning your teeth.
When the plan needs review
How well the aligners fit and how the teeth move will be checked during treatment. Contact the team if an aligner stops fitting or is lost. Retainers help hold the teeth in position once treatment ends.