Orthodontics

Invisalign

A straight beautiful smile can really improve your confidence and self-esteem. At Heswall Dental Practice we offer Invisalign, a clear brace system which helps patients achieve the smile of their dreams. 

  • Invisalign is a market leader in clear invisible braces (aligners) using cutting-edge technology to shape smiles with precision. Your entire Invisalign journey is mapped to show you what your new smile will look like before treatment even begins. Aligners are custom made using state of the art 3D printing technology to fit comfortably around the gums and teeth. They gently and gradually shift teeth into the correct position and are virtually invisible. They are removable which can help to maintain and support good levels of oral hygiene during treatment. Depending on how complex your bite is, results can be seen in as little as six months.

  • Your Invisalign dentist will need to assess you in order to establish whether you are eligible for treatment.

    If you are suitable for treatment, your Invisalign dentist will take photos, x-rays and digital impressions using an Itero Scanner of your teeth. This information will be used to create a 3D model and treatment plan using Clincheck technology. Your Invisalign dentist will modify this treatment plan to achieve desired results.

    Once Invisalign have manufactured and shipped your aligners to the practice, your Invisalign dentist will demonstrate how to insert and remove them. Aligners must be worn for the recommended 22 hours per day and can be removed to eat drink and brush teeth. You will be required to change the aligners at home after a specified interval, usually every one to two weeks and attend monitoring appointments every six to eight weeks.

    After treatment is complete, your Invisalign dentist will provide you with a set of Vivera retainers to maintain your new smile.

  • It varies from person to person, but treatment time can be from as little as 6 months.

  • The cost of treatment is dependent on the individual and what they are hoping to achieve. Your Invisalign dentist will discuss treatment cost with you during an initial consultation once they have assessed your dentition. If you wish to book in for an Invisalign consultation, please contact the practice on 0151 342 8628.