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Invisalign®

Invisible Braces Invisalign® and Inman Aligner by Central London Dentist

Teeth straightening is one of the best ways to improve the looks and health of your teeth. A straighter set of teeth can help people increase their confidence.

Straightening teeth is no longer about wearing unsightly metal braces. As technology has developed, there is now a different way to achieve straighter teeth.

At Tavistock Dental, we offer Invisalign®. This system uses a series of bespoke clear aligners which work to straighten your teeth. These aligners are clear and removable so that they are not easily visible to others and can be removed for an important meeting/occasion etc.

FIVE steps to a straighter smile

  • Contact us to arrange your FREE consultation.
  • Have your assessment – impressions and photographs taken.
  • Review your Clincheck (a simulation of how your teeth will move) with your dentist and ask any questions you have.
  • Once you are happy to proceed, aligners are made and fitted within 2 weeks.
  • Wear the aligners for the recommended period whilst attending for reviews and achieve a straighter smile!

With prices starting at £1500, call us today on 0207 837 5638 to arrange a FREE consultation with our dentists who can advice you of your options.

What is Invisalign®?

The Invisalign® system is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth and achieve the smile you've always dreamed of. Using advanced 3-D computer-imaging technology, Invisalign depicts your complete treatment plan, from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position.

Then a series of clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth – and your teeth only – to move them little by little. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the series, until the final position of your teeth is achieved. Your Invisalign treatment time will be determined by your dentist, based on your specific needs.

How will Invisalign® effectively move my teeth?

Like brackets and arch wires are to braces, Invisalign® aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on your teeth. The main difference is that Invisalign not only controls forces, but also the timing of the force application. During each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move. These movements are determined by your doctor as he or she maps out your unique Invisalign treatment plan.

Since having my braces removed, my teeth have shifted. Can Invisalign® correct this?

A number of Invisalign® patients have undergone a previous treatment involving braces at some point in their past, often during their youth. Invisalign can usually correct the shifting that occurs after braces, and do so without having to go through the trauma and social awkwardness of wearing metal braces.

Are there restrictions on what I can eat while in treatment?

No. Thanks to the removable nature of the aligners, you can eat and drink whatever you want while in treatment. In fact, you're required to remove your aligners to eat and drink. So, unlike undergoing traditional treatment using wires and brackets, there is no need to restrict your consumption of any of your favorite foods and snacks unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. Also, it is important that you brush your teeth after each meal and prior to re-inserting your aligners to maintain fresh breath and proper hygiene.

How long will treatment take?

The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and can only be determined by your doctor; however the average case takes about 12 months.

Please contact us if you are searching for a dentist or orthodontist who provides teeth straightening in The City or Holborn. We are located near to the tube stations at Kings Cross and Euston for your traveling convenience.


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