Invisalign Bournemouth

Invisalign is a discreet, comfortable way to straighten your teeth without the use of the more traditional ‘train-track’ metal wire braces. These nearly invisible removable aligners are made of plastic and are custom-made for each patient. Throughout the course of treatment, the patient receives several sets of aligners which are adjusted each time to gradually straighten teeth.

The cost of Invisalign varies depending on the treatment you need. Factors such as the type of Invisalign aligners you need and the complexity of the issues being treated will affect the price. Prices vary from around £1,800 to £4,495, and we do have a flexible 0% interest-free finance options up to 24 months option.

Invisalign treatment can take around 12 – 18 months, but it can be as quick as 6 months, depending on the complexity of the treatment. 

Invisalign works via a series of custom-made aligners, each one designed to slightly adjust your teeth to a straighter position. You will wear each aligner for around 2 weeks, in which time your teeth will move up to 0.25mm before changing to the next aligner which is designed to move them another 0.25mm until your teeth are in the desired position. Find out more here.

Yes, and you must do. The aligners are a snug fit and there’s no danger of them coming off overnight.

Always. It doesn’t matter whether you use Invisalign or old train track braces, without a retainer your teeth will move back to a certain degree.

We can provide fixed retainers (a thin piece of metal behind the teeth) or removable retainers (similar to the Invisalign aligners). This is down to you and we can discuss which option is best at your consultation.

You will need to remove your Invisalign aligners when eating. You can also remove them for special occasions and when playing sport, but just remember you need to wear them 22 hours daily.  Find out more here.

You will need to remove your Invisalign aligners when drinking, but always keep in mind you will need to wear them for 22 hours per day. Find out more here.

Invisalign is not painful, especially when compared to train track braces.

Invisalign Bournemouth is superior to conventional braces as there are no brackets or wires, so they won’t rub on your cheeks.

Every week, when the clear aligners are changed there will be gentle pressure placed on the teeth being straightened for a few hours. This isn’t painful as such, more of a general discomfort, and is nothing a painkiller won’t help. Find out more here.

You should rinse your Invisalign aligners every night and gently brush them with your toothbrush. You can also use the official Invisalign cleaning crystals by adding one packet of cleaning crystals to 100ml of water, allowing them to dissolve and then adding your Invisalign aligners for 20 minutes.

We’d discourage you from doing this as it can cause staining to the aligners. Although you don’t wear them for long, they will still darken. Find out more here.

Invisalign is incredibly versatile. It can treat overbites, underbites, crowded teeth, spaced teeth, overjets and all other orthodontic issues. You name it, Invisalign has you covered.

It could take a day or two for your tongue and mouth to get used to them and you may have a slight lisp while it does. This will only happen on the very first aligner, not every time you change them.

The clear aligners can move individual teeth, including crowns. Because bridges are attached to next door teeth the aligners can be ineffective. However, this is not to say that we can’t take the bridge off, complete the orthodontic treatment and then refill the space.

No, you cannot get Invisalign on the NHS. The NHS will offer traditional metal braces if there is a severe need for orthodontic work, but Invisalign is a private dental treatment. Find out more here.

It is not recommended to get Invisalign treatment whilst you have cavities. At Smile Stories, we provide a full service, so we can fill your cavities before Invisalign treatment begins. Find out more here.

For more information click the Invisalign link to visit the official Invisalign website.