Invisalign
What is Invisalign?
A series of thin, transparent, aligners (like thin mouth guards) are made from 3D scans of your teeth. Worn in turn they gradually guide your teeth into the perfect position.
Invisalign – The celebrity choice
Cheryl Cole, Kirsten Dunst and Chris Evans all had Invisalign treatment.
Girls Aloud singer and X Factor judge Cheryl Cole wore Invisalign braces to give her that famous perfect smile. The Daily Express reported that Cole has the most requested smile in the country, with cosmetic dentists regularly being asked to re-create her perfect smile.
How much does Invisalign cost?
The price depends on the complexity of your case and how complex your treatment needs are. At Lakeside, we provide a FREE SCAN to determine the cost of the cost of treatment and offer a flexible payment plan.
Typically the cost of treatment ranges from £1840 – £4650
WHY CHOOSE LAKESIDE FOR INVISALIGN ?
- over 600 cases treated
- over 20 years of experience (almost from Invisalign’s inception)
- Jonty lectured for Invisalign and has taught and mentored many dentists.
- Invisalign chose Jonty to launch their Invisalign Teen in the UK
Invisalign accreditation can happen in 2 days, which is fine in milder case. Specialists have done 3 years additional Orthodontic only training, so you are in safe hands.
Our Guarantee
You are safe in our hands
We specialise in very complex Invisalign treatment, which has sometimes been turned down by dentists / other orthodontists. If for any reason we cannot get your teeth absolutely perfect we would use fixed braces for FREE. What have you got to lose?
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Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign was the first 3D customised CAD CAM brace and is still the market leader despite lots of competition.
The benefits of Invisalign are:
- removable
- virtually invisible – we have treated Premiership footballers & Hollyoaks actors with Invisalign
allows for normal brushing & a normal diet - Appointments can be less frequent than with Fixed braces (in fact we have had patients from Singapore, Florida, Spain, France, Switzerland coming for treatment)
- 3D Treatment Planning available through Invisalign’s ‘Clincheck’ Software allows you to see the outcome
- Great for anyone who does not want their braces to be too obvious
INVISALIGN FAQs
How do they work?
We have invested in a digital dental scanner which allows us to take digital 3D images of the teeth. Using Invisalign’s Clincheck software, we plan the ideal position for your teeth. Using CADCAM technology a series of clear removable aligners are created – each one a little straighter until your teeth are perfectly straight.
How many aligners will I need?
Mild cases may have as few as 14 aligners . Our more complex cases can have up to 90 aligners. As each one needs to be worn for 7-14 days (22 hours per day) you can work out pretty accurately how long your treatment will take.
Do I need anything attached to my teeth with Invisalign?
In more complicated case we may need to bond little ‘attachments’ on your teeth. These small, temporary white ‘handles’ on your teeth allow us to control teeth when the movement is more complex.
We try to avoid attachments on the front teeth whenever possible.
How do you get rid of crowding with Invisalign?
There are several methods used, though some may not be suitable in certain cases. That is why a through assessment with photos and X-rays is so important. Our Comprehensive assessment takes 70 minutes.
The main methods used to relieve crowding are :
- broadening the dental arch (making its perimeter greater)
- Interproximal reshaping – making space by gently reshaping the area between the teeth
- Extractions
- Pushing the upper teeth back a little (distalisation)
- Elastic bands
Invisalign FIRST & TEEN
These are Invisalign products designed for children. Jonty was chosen by Invisalign to launch their Invisalign Teen Product in the UK.
Early treatment is often not covered by the NHS. There are also risks involved in using fixed appliances in the long term with younger children, so in the UK we tend to reserve treatment until around 12-14 for most children.
However, Invisalign’s new treatments for younger patients has opened up the possibility of making some early corrections for children.
The benefits of early treatment with Invisalign are:
- Designed for children as young as 8.
- Can accommodate baby teeth, allowing us to start much earlier than fixed braces which often start at 12-14.
- Ideal for children that cannot brush their teeth sufficiently well for fixed braces.
- Great for children who like acting. We have treated Hollyoaks actors.
- Children involved in martial arts contact sports – we have a professional boxer having Invisalign.
- Ideal for children struggling with self confidence.
- Keep up with stars like Justin Bieber who had Invisalign Teen.
Ready to get started?
We’re here to provide information, advice, support and expert treatment. Contact us today to discuss Invisalign treatment.
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RECENT INVISALIGN CASES
Feel free to browse a selection of our recent Invisalign cases.