Here at Sonria, we are big fans of Invisalign® braces. Invisalign was launched in 2000 and is responsible for straightening over 5 million smiles, worldwide!
Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move your teeth and straighten your smile. The braces are custom-made using ‘transparent polycrystalline alumina’ – a smooth, transparent material developed by NASA. The aligners work by placing gentle sustained pressure on specific teeth, moving them little by little into their new desired position.
Each aligner should be worn for two weeks, before you are due to move onto the next one in the series. Along the way, we will keep a close eye on your progress to make sure your teeth are moving correctly and in the right direction. We advise that you wear your aligner for 20-22 hours a day, only taking them out for eating, drinking, and to brush and floss your teeth.
However, if your problem is very complex, you may be more suited to lingual or fixed braces.
When we say ‘clear aligners’, we mean they are completely transparent, so they are really inconspicuous.
It’s this convenience that makes Invisalign so popular. You can carry on enjoying all your favourite meals, without the fear of something getting stuck in your brace or staining your teeth. Best of all it’s so discreet and comfortable that when you’re wearing your aligners you’ll soon forget they are there.
As with any teeth-straightening treatment a retainer is necessary to maintain the straighter position of your teeth. If you don’t want to wear a removable retainer, you can have a bonded retainer placed. There are a variety of options that you can choose from according to your personal preference and situation.
Not sure whether Invisalign is the correct solution for you? At Sonria we use ClinCheck® software that lets you see how your smile should look at the end of your treatment.
We will take you through the Case Assessment, which is a simple set of photos to determine whether you are suitable for Invisalign treatment.
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.
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.
We’ll invite you back to the practice around every 4-6 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.
Generally Crowded Teeth
Overbite
Gaps / Spaces
Open Bite
Underbite
Crossbites
Adult & Baby Teeth Mixed
Mixed / General Issues
“I had my Invisalign treatment with Sephi and couldn’t be more pleased. The care and advice throughout the process were exceptional. The admin team as well were great, especially Adriana who was very courteous and provided excellent customer service. Happy to have found my go-to dental clinic. Highly recommend!”
R.R
